Martha Karua, leader of the National Rainbow Coalition-Kenya (NARC-Kenya), has warned against the reintroduction of parts of the rejected Finance Bill 2024. In a media briefing on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Karua criticized President William Ruto’s administration for using tactics that previously sparked nationwide protests over the bill. The 2022 presidential election running mate accused…
By REUTERS North Korea has sent aloft thousands of balloons with bags of trash attached since May, which have crossed the border to become a new source of tension with the neighbouring South. The balloons have disrupted flights at Seoul’s Incheon airport, sparked a fire on the roof of a residential building, and even landed in…
Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen briefed by Eng Jude Loveday University of Nairobi Enterprise Services Consultants and Daniel Wu China Jiangxi International Kenya Main Contrator on the renovation progress at Moi International Sports complex, Kasarani. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, joined by…
By REUTERS Foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday that he wanted more African students to come to Italy, in remarks that may exacerbate a coalition squabble over immigration and citizenship rights. Tajani’s centre-right Forza Italia party has urged the government to consider granting citizenship to foreign minors who have completed most of their education…
Dorcas Oduor has been sworn in as the Attorney General and a member of the Judicial Service Commission at the Supreme Court building. The Oath of Office was administered by Paul Ndemo, the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, and presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome. Oduor succeeds Justin Muturi, who was appointed Cabinet…
Leaders from MT Kenya, affiliated to President William Ruto, from third right) UDA nominated MP Joseph Wainaina and Laikipa MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, (in cap) and other elected leaders during a meeting of opinion leaders, elders and business community from various towns in the North Rift region in Eldoret. They accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of causing disunity…
A parliament committee has ordered the Kenya Co-operatives Creameries (KCC) to stop supplying milk to the State House and the office of the First Lady over a combined debt of Ksh18.3 million. In their recommendation, the Committee on Trade Industry and Cooperatives chairperson MP James Gakuya stated that KCC’s activities should not be hindered by…
Bunge la Mwananchi President Francis Awino has filed a petition with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), seeking to hold the government accountable for the deaths and injuries incurred during the Gen Z protests. In his petition to the Arusha-based court, Awino alleges that the government violated citizens’ constitutional right to protest, leading to…
The two families of three young men abducted in Kitengela after protesting the arrest of Safina Party Leader Jimmi Wanjigi have appealed to President William Ruto for help in securing the return of their loved ones The youths, identified as Bob Njagi, Aslam Longton, and Jamil Longton, were taken by individuals in suits who claimed…
A farewell reception was held by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya on Thursday for a group of Kenyan students who have received Chinese government scholarships. Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala expressed gratitude to the People’s Republic of China for providing the opportunity for Kenyan students to pursue higher education in leading universities in China….
Uganda Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Frank Tumwebaze says the Kampala Declaration which comes into effect next year replacing the Malabo Declaration of 2014 will have to address gaps that exist within the agri-food systems. Tumwebaze says that the Kampala Declaration has to come up with a strategy on how governments must plan,…
By VOICE OF AMERICA The Somali government has threatened to suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights to Somalia unless concerns over “violations of Somali sovereignty” related to destinations served by Ethiopian Airlines are resolved. In a statement, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) said it had previous correspondence dating to August 14 with Ethiopian Airlines about the issue. It…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga plans to leverage his position as Chairperson of the Africa Union Commission to advocate for sustainable solutions to the climate crisis if he is elected. Raila emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate change and Africa’s development, stressing the importance of reminding developed nations of their climate action commitments. He believes that…
Kenya will play her part in addressing border challenges within East African Member States so as to allow seamless movement of people, goods, and services as envisaged during the establishment of the East African Community. Cabinet Secretary (CS), Ministry of East African Community, ASALs, and Regional Development, Beatrice Askul, divulged that the Ministry is working…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is gearing up to compete for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), ready to articulate his vision for the continent. On Wednesday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed Odinga’s preparedness to face his opponents and outline his agenda, which aims to advance Africa’s transformation by implementing the AU…