- The suspects are set to be prosecuted under the International Crimes Act (2008), with the charges based on the international legal principle of superior responsibility.
- Reports say the Rwanda-backed rebels are currently advancing towards Bukavu, the second-biggest city in the mineral-rich east, despite international calls for a ceasefire.
- Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that the National Treasury had released the funds on Wednesday, with disbursement to school accounts expected to be completed by Friday.
- Nesbitt, a former General Manager of IBM East Africa and ex-Chairman of the Capital Markets Authority, is accussed of the conspiracy alongside business partner, Bulent Boytorun, a British national of Turkish descent who fled the country on securing bail following his arrest.
- Appearing in court together with the Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Kanja stated that the three men are not detained in any police station.
- Mulei’s arrest ignited public backlash after being detained for allegedly causing a disturbance while seeking answers on SHA’s malfunctioning systems, leading to delays and frustrations for Kenyans accessing healthcare services.
- The President pointed out that the modern job market requires sharpened knowledge, skills and competencies that meet the needs and standards of employers and industry.
- Responding to Ramaphosa's assessment of the situation in Eastern DRC, where South African forces are deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission, Kagame accused South Africa of distortion.
- President Ruto explained that this would elevate the relations between the two countries to a new level and strengthen their ties to boost engagements in various fields.
- John Mulimba, Uganda's minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of regional cooperation, told lawmakers on Wednesday that the president is available to support a peaceful resolution to the hostilities between the two warring parties.
- The decision was made after violent protests targeting foreign embassies against the dire situation in Goma, the capital of the DRC's eastern province of North Kivu
- An emergency EAC Summit in Nairobi has urged DRC government to directly engage all stakeholders in the conflict, including M23 and other armed groups with grievances to end the rebel assault. The summit, called by President William Ruto, was held on Wednesday night virtually but DRC President Felix…
- If words can change so much from a conversation to a public statement, it says a lot about how these very important issues are being managed - Kagame.
- Kenya is losing 9 women daily to cervical cancer as statistics show over 3000 die annually due to the disease that has been categorised as the world’s second killer disease. Consequently, there are 5226 new cases of cervical cancer reported yearly in Kenya. Worldwide, 10 million people die as a…
- Hassan explained that since the abductions began, the authority has attempted to establish a possible link between the police and these disappearances.
- Kenyan leader William Ruto had invited Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame to a virtual summit, as corpses lay on the streets of Goma following heavy fighting.
- His return to school in January 2024 marks a transformative journey for this entire community in Narok County, Kenya, as they aim to provide every child with the opportunity to learn. Saybulu dreams of becoming a doctor someday.
- The forecast suggests that the Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley, and parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley will likely receive near to above-average rainfall, continuing from February with occasional breaks.
- President Donald Trump announced pulling the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the suspension of global health aid, including funding from the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), dealing a major blow to Africa and other developing countries.
- The forecast indicates that Northeastern counties—including Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo—will experience occasional rainfall, which is likely to be below the normal amounts for the season.
- The victim's lawyer, Willis Otieno, informed Justice Margaret Muigai that seven years have passed since the victim was killed during the 2017 post-election violence.
- According to Section 22 (3) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act CAP 253 of the Laws of Kenya, using the title “Doctor” without being registered or licensed as a medical practitioner or dentist, or without having a legitimate doctoral qualification, is an offense.
- In his application, Dr Gikenyi wants the tests halted as they were introduced without public participation. He alleged that no stakeholders were involved in the process.
- Signed by nearly 200 nations in 2015, the Paris Agreement is a landmark accord designed to curb global temperature rises by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- President Ruto was received by his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi,at the headquarters of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Heliopolis.
- Speaking on Wednesday during a consultative meeting with Tharaka Nithi County residents and leaders, Kindiki emphasized that his focus remains on national development.
- He questioned the rationale behind such a political agenda, emphasizing that the government’s focus remains on delivering its development promises to Kenyans.
- The county promised a review on Tuesday while responding to an announcement by President Donald Trump ordering 90-day suspension of funding for these projects.
- WHO noted that 39.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023, and a disruption in funding could lead to a surge in new infections and deaths.
- The Trump administration expects up to 10% of employees to accept the offer, or around 200,000 of the more than two million workers the federal government employs, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.
- The scientists highlight that these wildfires are highly complex with multiple factors playing a role, but they are confident that a warming climate is making LA more prone to intense fire events.
- I will promote greater people-to-people exchanges between our countries, fostering deeper understanding and strengthening the long-standing friendship and mutual trust that date back to our struggles for national liberation and development.
