The escalating conflict in the Middle East featured prominently during recent discussions between officials from the International Monetary Fund and Kenya’s Treasury leadership, highlighting concerns about the potential economic impact on the East African nation. The talks took place between February 24 and March 4, 2026, and involved John Mbadi,…
National carrier Kenya Airways has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors as part of efforts to strengthen governance and strategic leadership at the airline. The appointments include economist David Ndii, businessman Kiprono Kittony, corporate leader Chris Diaz, and finance scholar Winnie Iminza Nyamute. In…
Millions of voters across Nepal cast their ballots in a pivotal general election on March 5, marking the country’s first nationwide vote since violent youth-led protests forced the collapse of the government last September. The election comes at a critical moment for the Himalayan nation, where widespread anger over corruption,…
Conservative Anglican leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America convened in Nigeria on Wednesday for a high-level meeting that could influence the future direction of the global Anglican Communion, one of the largest Christian fellowships in the world. The four-day conference is organized by the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans…
Less than two weeks before the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to kick off, uncertainty remains over whether Morocco will be ready to host the continental tournament. The competition is due to begin on March 17, but reports suggest Moroccan authorities have expressed concerns about their ability to…
Nigeria’s medical regulator has taken disciplinary action against three doctors following the death of the young son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) announced the provisional suspension of a medical director and two other physicians connected to the case while a…
Kenyan prankster and digital content creator Vindee has announced an ambitious plan to raise Ksh1 million through a 48-hour livestream marathon, aimed at upgrading his streaming equipment and improving the quality of his content. In a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the creator said the fundraising…
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s deepening unemployment crisis after his office received an overwhelming 576 applications for a single entry-level vacancy. The position, advertised as Photographer and Video Editor, was candidly described as requiring work in volatile and unpredictable environments, including documenting public interest…
A Pakistani national accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot targeting senior American political figures has told a U.S. court that he was coerced by Iran’s powerful military force to participate in the scheme. Asif Raza Merchant, 47, is facing charges in the United States after prosecutors alleged he attempted to…
The High Court has been informed that former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is now a free man after the court reviewed his bail terms pending the hearing and determination of his appeal in the Ksh.588 million roads graft case. His lawyer, Jeremy Njenga, told the High Court’s Anti-Corruption and Economic…