Malindi, Kilifi County – Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has defended the credibility of the government’s labour mobility programme, insisting that the majority of Kenyans travelling abroad are securing lucrative job opportunities. Speaking during the NYOTA Capital disbursement event in Malindi on Thursday, Mutua sought to address mounting concerns over…
Homa Bay County, Kenya – A primary school head teacher accused of killing a retired teacher and his wife in a land dispute has been arrested after surrendering to police in Rangwe. Peter Angon’g, the head teacher of Onyege Comprehensive School in Kagan Ward, is accused of murdering Joseph Ooko…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court at Milimani has issued interim orders restraining Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai from posting, publishing, or republishing any defamatory information concerning Advocate Danstan Omari. The orders were delivered by Lady Justice Janet Mulwa in a defamation suit filed by Omari, who accused Alai of…
Kerugoya, Kenya – Human rights activists have moved to the High Court in Kerugoya seeking urgent intervention to halt the deployment of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” in the country. The petitioners argue that the rapid and largely unregulated use of AI technologies poses serious threats to…
Istanbul, Turkey – France midfielder N’Golo Kanté arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday night to complete his move to Fenerbahce, leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad as he looks to bolster his chances of making France’s squad for the upcoming World Cup finals. A Transfer Almost Lost The move had appeared to…
Milan, Italy – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted a dazzling fashion showcase at Clubhouse26, offering a first glimpse of the styles and designs that will define the upcoming Winter Games. Olympians took to the runway in team kits, opening ceremony looks, and a new Olympic outerwear collection, highlighting the…
New York, USA – The United Nations Security Council was briefed on Wednesday by senior counter-terrorism officials who warned that the threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) group has steadily increased and remains multipolar, complex, and deeply entrenched across several regions. Acting Undersecretary-General of the U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism,…
Lusaka, Zambia – Ghana and Zambia have agreed to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, marking a significant step toward closer regional integration and easier cross-border movement. The announcement was confirmed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to Zambia. The…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary, effective immediately. In a statement released on Thursday, IEBC confirmed that Sunkuli, who currently serves as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, will hold the…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Environment and Land Court at Milimani has awarded Ksh.25.8 million in damages to 1,032 waste pickers working at the Dandora dumpsite, ruling that their constitutional rights were violated due to prolonged exposure to air pollution. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Anne Omollo found in…