Koome: Budget constraints delaying plans to enhance security for Judiciary staff

Chief Justice Martha Koome Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for urgent reforms to address security challenges faced by judicial officers while in the line of duty. Speaking at the Judiciary-Development Partners annual roundtable meeting on Monday, Koome noted that budgetary constraints have stalled essential security plans for judicial personnel and court infrastructure. “Following the…

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Mandela grandson speaks out after UK denies him visa

Mandla Mandela, the grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, has publicly criticised the British government’s decision to deny him a visa. The former Member of the National Assembly in South Africa had planned to attend several pro-Palestine speaking engagements in major British cities, including Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow, where due to raise awareness…

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Kenya, Tanzania strengthen cooperation to protect Mara basin

Principal Secretary, State Department for East African Community Abdi Dubat (middle) and Narok deputy governor Tamalinye Koech (Left), among other guests during the 13th Mara day celebrations held at Sekenani area in Narok West sub county. The Mara River basin stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the Mara ecosystem, recognizing it as a symbol…

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Manchester United’s Andre Onana headlines Cameroon squad to face Kenya’s Harambee Stars in October AFCON 2025 qualifiers

The Manchester United goalkeeper has been included in the Cameroon squad for their double header against Kenya’s Harambee Stars in their 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign. Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana and Brentford’s forward Bryan Mbeumo have been included in Cameroon’s 33-man provisional squad for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against Kenya. …

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Rita Tinina: 5 Kenyan journalists who died in 2024

The journalist community in Kenya lost many talented journalists in 2024, and they left a lasting history Among them was NTV reporter Rita Tinina, who was found dead in her home in Nairobi Tinina was an experienced journalist, and her most rewarding job was analyzing The Hague news about the suspects of the post-election violence….

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South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association board chairman Roy Mwanthi (centre) addresses a press conference in Mombasa, on January 1, 2025. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]  South Sudan-bound cargo worth billions of shillings is stuck at Mombasa port following a disagreement between South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and importers over which currency should be used to pay…

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