Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is under fire after the Senate raised concerns over the appointment of seven advisors within his county government, roles the upper house says duplicate the functions of County Executive Committee (CEC) members. The issue emerged during a session of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, which…
A Nairobi court has dismissed all charges against Kenyan TikTok content creator and entrepreneur Kakan Maiyo, ending a high-profile case that had drawn widespread attention to freedom of expression and social media regulation in the country. Maiyo, who also runs a logistics company, was arrested on July 10, 2025, accused…
Members of the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have raised alarm over the irregular diversion of Ksh.6.3 billion into a private account, highlighting persistent concerns over the security and management of the government’s digital payment platform, e-Citizen. The revelations come in a special audit report covering the period 2014–2025,…
Six families in Nakuru County and Laikipia County are demanding justice after a violent confrontation between police and students from Laikipia University on Monday left one student dead and five others wounded by gunfire. The unrest erupted after students protested the university administration’s alleged negligence following an accident at Subukia…
President William Ruto announced that Kenya is set to diversify its energy mix by incorporating nuclear power, aiming to expand the country’s electricity generation from the current 3,300 MW to a target of 10,000 MW. Of this target, 3,000 MW will come from nuclear energy, the President said, during the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has detailed why he did not attend the state funeral of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium or the subsequent burial in Bondo, citing credible threats to his safety and potential risks to national cohesion. Speaking in an interview on…
A mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in Virunga National Park, a rare event highlighting the resilience of wildlife in a region long affected by conflict. Scientists note that fewer than one percent of mountain gorilla pregnancies result in twins, with the DRC recording a similar case in 2020,…
Ghana is stepping up its diplomatic efforts at the United Nations, blending cultural advocacy with political lobbying to secure international acknowledgment of the transatlantic slave trade as one of history’s gravest crimes. Speaking in New York, former President John Dramani Mahama highlighted the enduring legacy of slavery, emphasizing that centuries…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing an end to one of the most successful eras in the club’s modern history. The 33-year-old Egyptian star confirmed he had reached an agreement to depart a year before his contract expires,…
Taiwan has announced it will not attend the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon, marking the first time it has skipped such a high-level meeting since joining the global trade body. The decision follows a diplomatic dispute over how the island was identified in official documentation issued…