Kenya: Siaya County Assembly passes landmark Widows Protection Bill that shields women from negative cultures
One of the key provisions of the Bill is the establishment of registration committees at both the county and ward levels. These committees will be responsible for identifying and registering widows, monitoring their welfare and ensuring that their rights are upheld.
Canada pushes for integration of refugees in Kakuma Camp into local economy
Canadian High Commissioner Joshua Tabah commended Kenya for fostering peaceful coexistence between refugees and host communities. He reaffirmed Canada’s readiness to support ongoing efforts aimed at promoting inclusion.
South Africa President Ramaphosa terms US boycott of G20 summit inconsequential and ‘their loss’
The US president has for months targeted South Africa’s Black-led government for criticism over that and a range of other issues, including its decision to accuse US ally Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza in an ongoing and highly contentious case at the United Nations’ top court.
Why US Vice President Vance planned visit to Kenya was cancelled by Trump regime
Kenya has said it wants to reach a trade deal with the US by the end of this year. Its statement said the cancellation of Vance’s visit would “not affect the strong and enduring ties between our two nations”.
State: Some 200 Kenyans recruited through deception are fighting for Russia in Ukraine war
Ukraine last week said that more than 1,400 citizens from three dozen African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine with some recruited through deception.
Congolese rebel leader Lumbala trial over wartime atrocities during Second Congo War starts in Paris
he trial is possible under a French law that recognizes universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity. His case marks the first time a Congolese political or military leader has been tried for mass atrocities before a national court under the universal jurisdiction principle.
House Democrats release papers that implicate President Trump in Epstein’s sex trafficking of young girls
Trump has vehemently and consistently denied knowing about Epstein’s sex trafficking. He has said that he and Epstein, who died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019, were once friends before having a falling out.
Gabon court hands former first lady and son 20 years in prison for theft of public funds, money laundering and forgery
Ali Bongo was ousted in a coup in 2023 after winning a disputed election that the military and opposition said was marred by fraud.
Kenya: Trade at Nairobi Coffee Exchange fetches $6.85m as volumes moved rise nearly 100 per cent
The coffee purchased by five companies accounted for approximately 89 per cent of the total market value. In the auction, over 70 per cent of the traded coffee comprised premium AA and AB with grade AA accounting for 36.36 per cent and grade AB 35.31 per cent.
Tana River County in coastal Kenya braces for ambitious $300 million Organic City
Nicolas Val Delle, a director at the ConKrite Corporation during a press briefing after the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Organic City in Abakik village, yesterday. He said the project would cost Sh39 billion in the next 12 years.
