Government Disburses Ksh.877 Million to Support Vulnerable Children Through CT-OVC Programme

The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has released Ksh.877,608,000 to support vulnerable households across Kenya under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme. The funds, announced on Thursday, will benefit 438,804 households registered under the Inua Jamii initiative, with each household receiving Ksh.2,000 for the…

Kenya and Israel Explore Collaboration to Modernize Public Service Delivery

Kenya and Israel are exploring sector-specific cooperation aimed at enhancing public service delivery, following discussions between Kenya’s Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes and the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi. Israeli Ambassador Gideon Behar met with Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku at Harambee House on Thursday, focusing on…

Macron Warns of U.S. Retreat from Global Rules and Growing Strains with Allies

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday delivered some of his strongest criticism yet of the United States under President Donald Trump, warning that Washington is increasingly distancing itself from allies and stepping away from the international rules-based order it once championed. Speaking at the Élysée Palace during his annual address…

African Union Reaffirms One China Policy During Visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

The African Union has reaffirmed its adherence to the “One China” policy, rejecting any recognition of Taiwan’s independence, during a visit by China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, to the bloc’s headquarters in Addis Ababa on Thursday. Wang’s visit comes at a sensitive moment for the region, following Israel’s decision to…

Rondo Retreat Centre Issues Apology to Musician Bien-Aimé Baraza Following Guest Dispute

Rondo Retreat Centre in Kakamega County has publicly apologised to musician Bien-Aimé Baraza, popularly known as Bien, and his family following a contentious incident at the facility that sparked widespread public criticism. In a statement released on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Rondo Retreat acknowledged that Bien and his family’s visit…