World Insights: How the CIIE is a catalyst for China-Africa synergy and shared prosperity

This photo shows the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China’s Shanghai, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Yin Gang) This year marks a milestone in China-Africa relations. At the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in September, China announced it would…

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Engin Firat stresses caution as Harambee Stars prepare for Zimbabwe and Namibia

Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has urged caution ahead of crucial 2025 AFCON qualifiers fixtures against Zimbabwe and Namibia, highlighting the two team’s quality. Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, is bracing for two decisive fixtures in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Head coach Engin Firat has stressed the importance of…

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Education Ministry Ends Blanket Punishments for KCSE Cheating Cases

Education Cabinet Secretary addressing the press during the opening ceremony of the 2024 KCSE exam at Kibra, Nairobi County, on November 4, 2024. On Monday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba reassured parents, students, and teachers that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will stop canceling entire centers’ results when cheating is detected. Addressing examiners at…

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Security officers net bhang worth Ksh6M in Isiolo

A contingent of security personnel working on a tip off seized bhang worth Ksh6 million during a sting operation in Isiolo County. County Police Commander Moses Mutisya said following tip off from members of the public, a Multi-Agency Team ambushed a four-wheel personal vehicle at camp Samaki in Garbatula Sub County and recovered the bhang…

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Ugandan MP Says He Doesn't Even Want To Wash His Hands After Greeting Raila: “I'm Happy”

Ugandan Member of Parliament, Katabaazi Francis Katongole sincerely endorsed Raila Odinga's intention to become AUC chairman, mentioning him as his advisor Katongole expressed his admiration for Raila's firmness and civility, expressing his willingness to work with opponents for Kenya's stability Despite being a member of the NUP, Katongole's endorsement of Raila crossed political lines, prioritizing…

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Member of Parliament Maina Mathenge is expelled from the meeting in Nyeri for supporting the removal of Gachagua

Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge faced hostility when he appeared in public for the first time after supporting the ouster of Rigathi Gachagua The matatu attendants and Gachagua supporters called Mathenge a traitor, yelled at him and forced him to leave Mathenge finally addressed residents in a different area, and criticized the dictatorship of Nyeri…

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Embrace dialogue to resolve land disputes, Chief Justice urges Kenyans

Chief Justice Martha Koome says communities in Kenya should seek alternative methods for addressing the escalating land disputes. Koome highlighted the significance of mediation as an effective conflict resolution tool, underscoring the roles of religious leaders and elders in facilitating peaceful settlements, in conjunction with the court’s mediation process. The Chief Justice made these remarks…

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