Kenya sugar industry workers’ union threatens nationwide strike over $15 million salary arrears
According to the union, total outstanding dues – including benefits and arrears – amount to Ksh10.8 billion ($84 million)
MP warns wished-for alliance between President Ruto’s UDA party and opposition’s ODM will undercut democracy in Kenya
David Ochieng, the leader of the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG), said on Friday that whereas it was in order for ODM and UDA to engage in talks ahead of the 2027 general election, it will be foolhardy for the two to enter a deal
State doles out $6.8 million to 132,780 families in arid amid semi-arid regions of Kenya facing food shortages
By strengthening household purchasing power, the cash transfers are expected to mitigate negative coping strategies, stabilise food consumption and protect basic livelihoods during the current drought.
Architecture of electoral authoritarianism: How President Museveni steals elections in Uganda with help of state agencies
Having been rejected at the ballot box in 1980 under the banner of the Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM) and led by cadres who often hailed from exogenous communities outside the constitutionally recognized indigenous groups, the NRM elite prioritised consolidation over competition.
Analysis: In Ugandan, the military is a powerful institution that’s forced the country to resign to dynastic rule
Muhoozi Kainerugaba joined the army in the late 1990s, and his fast rise to the top of the armed forces proved controversial. In February 2024, a month before Kainerugaba was named army chief, the president officially delegated some of his authority as commander-in-chief to the head of the military.
How Liverpool failed to have a shot on target for in 600 games but still grabbed a point from Arsenal
Frimpong caused Arsenal plenty of problems with his pace and strength, providing a real outlet on the counter. After recovering from two injury setbacks, the Dutchman is starting to show why Liverpool regarded his signing from Bayer Leverkusen as such a coup.
Senior Ruto official announces desire to run for presidency in 2027 during 106th anniversary of Nomiya Church in Kenya
A seasoned technocrat and political strategist, Owalo has served in several influential roles in government and political circles, building a reputation as a behind-the-scenes power broker, before his appointment to the Office of the President.
No longer at ease: How constitution shields widows in western Kenya from disinheritance, helps shred decadent customs
Among Luo, Kisii and Luhyia tribes, widowhood come with certain cultural expectations that can be considered illegal. One is “sexual cleansing,” in which a widow is made to have sex with another man, often a brother of her late husband, in the belief that the “dark cloud” of widowhood will lift.
Artisanal mining to resume in earnest in Kenya’s coastal county after society resolves dispute with state
Matilda Waleghwa, the Chairperson of Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Ltd, confirmed the ranch leadership had held a meeting with the Principal Secretary for Mining, during which critical agreements were reached regarding investor operations in the area.
Elon Musk’s X under fire for turning AI chatbot Grok that generates sexualised images of women and children into premium service
The apparent change comes after days of growing outrage against and scrutiny of Musk’s X and xAI, the company behind the Grok chatbot. The companies face an increasing number of investigations from regulators around the world over the creation of non-consensual explicit imagery and alleged sexual images of children.
