- Critics have suggested that if Raila fails to secure the position, the resulting political fallout could disrupt the efforts of President William Ruto to maintain his re-election bid. However, a more plausible theory emerging from the ground seems to suggest that Raila’s anticipated victory may…
- The situation has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with military actions, including the closure of airspace in Goma, displacing more than a million people. The M23 rebel group announced on Monday that it has seized control of the strategic city of Goma in eastern DRC.
- The inquiry into the crash - the deadliest on South Korean soil - will now focus on the role of the bird strike and a concrete structure at the end of the runway, which the plane crashed into.
- Donald Trump had ordered 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods after its president barred two US military deportation flights from landing in the country on Sunday.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 27 – The challenges surrounding the operation and uptake of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Social Health Authority (SHA) will take center stage as Members of the National Assembly gather for the 2025 mid-term retreat, set to begin Monda. The five-day retreat…
- For exceptions, the guidance allows foreign military financing for Egypt and Israel to continue and allows emergency food assistance and "legitimate expenses incurred prior to the date of this" guidance "under existing awards."
- UNESCO’s decision to include Spring Festival on its list underscores the universal values embedded in its traditions. Beyond the fireworks and the feasts, the Spring Festival encapsulates core human aspirations: family, unity, renewal, and the hope for prosperity.
- Since its launch on December 1, 2017, the SGR has revolutionized Kenya’s transport landscape, improving cargo logistics and facilitating people-to-people exchanges. As of January 2025, it has achieved 2,437 days of safe operations, moving over 12.124 million passengers and 2.554 million Twenty-Foot…
- The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, stated that the fierce fire, which began on January 17, had affected approximately 2,500 hectares of forest.
- KNEC CEO David Njengere announced that learners in Grade 6 will register afresh for the assessment through the KPSEA registration portal, which will be accessible starting Monday.
- Wamalwa said the move by the two leaders marks a decisive shift away from the "politics of hate, division, isolation, and demonization" propagated by their opponents, whom he accused of "preaching water but drinking wine."
- Gachagua alleged that the state is seeking the reconstitution of the Supreme Court ahead of the 2027 elections, claiming the National Intelligence Service (NIS) has budgeted for a campaign to distabilise judges of the court.
- President Felix Tshisekedi’s administration reaffirmed its stance through Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Gracia Yamba Kazadi, who met with Murat Ülkü, Türkiye’s Ambassador to the DRC, who the foreign ministry summoned.
- Ruto said the improved credit rating as a testament to the strengthening of Kenya’s economy, attributed to measures implemented by his administration to reverse a downward economic trend.
- Karua expressed her readiness to unite with other political formations, including one linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, as part of efforts to challenge President William Ruto’s administration.
- President Ruto made the remarks during a press briefing at State House, Nairobi, following bilateral talks with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who is on a State Visit to Kenya.
- Murkomen expressed concern over the resurgence of gangs in urban and densely populated areas, accusing certain political leaders of exploiting unemployed youth for personal and political gain.
- Ruto, hosting Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embaló for a State Visit that commenced on Saturday, affirmed that the West African leader had committed to campaigning for Raila Odinga.
- The new unit aims to address policing gaps, particularly in rural areas, by enhancing the capacity of National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), including chiefs at the location level.
- The agency stated that the individuals identified could provide crucial insights into the killing of the activist, an outspoken critic of the local leadership.
- Since 2019, over 3.3 million girls in Kenya have received the first dose of the HPV vaccine, and 2.3 million have received the second dose, marking significant progress toward eliminating cervical cancer in the country.
- In Kenya, over 2 million learners were affected by school closures due to damaged infrastructure and the loss of teaching materials caused by heavy rains and flooding during the long rains season from March to May 2024.
- The President made the remarks in response to Gachagua’s live address earlier in the week, when he criticized Ruto claimed that residents of the Mount Kenya region had lost faith in his leadership.
- Jan 24 – Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, recently held talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, amidst growing international concern over reports of attacks targeting the country’s minority Hindu community and their places of worship. The conversation underscored both…
- Construction was initially delayed for seven years, with work only beginning in 2014. Despite the initial target to complete the project within two years, nearly a decade later, just 7.6% of the sewage water dumped into the ocean is being processed.
- The event, organized in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Kenya and China Media Group, provided attendees with an opportunity to enjoy Chinese artistic and culinary displays, reflecting the significance of the Chinese zodiac.
- KMJA accused unnamed individuals of attempting to reinvent and deploy "McCarthyism tactics" to intimidate and coerce judges and magistrates, with the ultimate goal of weakening the Judiciary.
- The PropelA program is designed to equip young people with competitive skills for careers in construction, addressing youth unemployment and the critical shortage of skilled artisans in Kenya’s growing infrastructure sector.
