France outlines diplomatic relations tweak with Africa from offering aid to ‘shared agenda’
President William Ruto of Kenya, which is co-hosting the summit with France, referred to sovereignty eight times in his speech on the summit’s final day. He reiterated that the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favour of mutual respect between cooperating nations.
France turns to Anglophone Africa at summit in Kenya as relations with Francafrique hit touch the nadir
France has long maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway over its former colonies dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region. But after years of criticism from leaders and opposition parties in those countries over what they described as a demeaning and heavy-handed approach, France has been forced to withdraw most of those troops.
Rising incidence of FGM in central Kenya draws anger as several cases cited in Kiambu County
Participants at the engagement expressed concern that FGM, when linked to sects or cultural revivalist groups, often operates covertly, targeting vulnerable girls under the guise of tradition or spiritual rites.
IEBC surpasses target after netting 2.6 million new voters in preparation for 2027 elections
The commission also flagged the growing threat of misinformation during the exercise, emphasising the need for continuous public communication and verification of official data.
MCA: Political class and state are to blame for the crime wave that is ravaging Kisumu
In a rare admission, Okech acknowledged the role of leaders in perpetuating the vice and appealed to young people to resist inducements.
Kisumu port manager expresses confidence the facility will handle over 700,000 metric tonnes of cargo this year
With plans to handle-up to 4,000 TEUs as containerised lake transport gains traction, Makau said Kisumu is rapidly consolidating its role as a critical inland gateway linking Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Suspicion of state complicity in Osotsi assault case emerge as doubts arise on how supposed riffraffs could afford stiff $7,800 bail terms
The court directed that the matter proceeds to a pre-trial conference on May 6, 2026, setting the stage for a full hearing of the case. The charges stem from an incident in which Senator Osotsi was attacked by goons at a cafe in Kisumu, a development that sparked public outcry and heightened political fears state-attention in the region.
‘We cannot stop what has not started’, Oburu denies standoff in troubled coalition talks between ODM and President Ruto ruling UDA
Dr Oburu Odinga explained that zoning, if eventually adopted, would only apply to coalition partners and not within ODM, where members will still face competitive nominations.
Kenya’s electoral agency promises ‘credible 2027 elections’ contested Smartmatic technology withstanding
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon has assured Kenyans of the agency’s commitment to delivering a credible, transparent and peaceful General Election in 2027. To deliver the promise, Dr Edung Ethekon called for collective responsibility to safeguard the country’s democracy. The promise was made against the...
US-Iran end Islamabad talks without agreement on ‘Tehran not to develop nuclear weapons’
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency also reported on Sunday that negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad concluded without an outcome, as the US “excessive demands” hindered a common framework and agreement.
