U.N. Warns of Rising Islamic State Threat, Urges Global Cooperation

U.N. Warns of Rising Islamic State Threat, Urges Global Cooperation

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,…

Ghana and Zambia Abolish Visa Requirements in Landmark Agreement

Ghana and Zambia Abolish Visa Requirements in Landmark Agreement

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…

IEBC Leadership Changes Since 2017 and Their Impact on Election Credibility

IEBC Appoints Moses Ledama Sunkuli as Acting CEO and Commission Secretary

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…

Ruto Launches KSh 168 Million NYOTA Start Up Fund for Youth Entrepreneurs in Mt Kenya East

President Ruto Urges Youths to Seize Opportunities in Government Programmes

Malindi, Kilifi County – President William Ruto has called on Kenyan youths to take full advantage of government programmes designed to empower them, saying his administration is delivering on the promises made during the campaigns. Speaking at the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital Disbursement Forum held at Buntwani Waterfront Park,…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Defends Himself in Ksh.20 Million Corruption Case

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Defends Himself in Ksh.20 Million Corruption Case

Nairobi, Kenya – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Thursday defended himself in a Ksh.20 million corruption case, telling the court that the charges against him are politically motivated and stem from his public opposition to corruption and land grabbing. Testifying before trial magistrate Charles Ondieki, Sonko alleged that…