The once-warm rapport between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be cooling, with Trump issuing a stark ultimatum on Monday: end the war in Ukraine within 50 days or face sweeping new U.S. sanctions. This hardening stance includes promises of massive arms support for Ukraine,…
Foreign ministers from Egypt and Israel joined European Union officials in Brussels on Monday for the fifth EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting—marking the first high-level gathering since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the ensuing conflict in Gaza. The Middle East crisis dominated discussions, with starkly opposing views emerging between the…
A devastating surge of violence has gripped North Kordofan state in Sudan, where nearly 300 civilians have been killed in a wave of coordinated attacks allegedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Human rights group Emergency Lawyers reports that the onslaught began over the weekend, targeting several…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82 in a London clinic after a prolonged battle with ill health. In a statement released by the Interior Ministry, the holiday is…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced that it has received a total of 2,679 applications for various judicial positions, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen the Judiciary’s capacity and improve access to justice across Kenya. In a press statement released by JSC Chairperson and Chief Justice Martha…
The Kenyan government has officially invited the public, industry players, and other stakeholders to provide feedback on its newly released draft E-Commerce Policy, aimed at fostering a robust digital trade ecosystem in the country. Developed through collaborative consultations with key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), private sector players, and academia,…
Iran’s Ambassador to Kenya, Ali Gholampour, has strongly rejected assertions that Iran is diplomatically isolated amid escalating tensions with Israel. Speaking on Capital in the Morning, Gholampour labeled the isolation narrative as “absolutely fabricated and misleading,” citing widespread international condemnation of the recent Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities. Gholampour referenced…
Equity Bank has been recognized as the Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious accolade underscores the Bank’s pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, empowering communities, and advancing sustainable development across the region. In a statement following the…
A growing debate has emerged in Kenya’s political landscape over President William Ruto’s escalating domestic travel expenses, with MPs clashing over the justification and implications of the rising costs. Aldai Member of Parliament Marianne Kitany came to the defense of the President on Tuesday, arguing that the increased travel expenditure…
A tragic fire incident early this morning in Kodhiambo village, Kochogo Location, Nyando Sub-county, has left a family and community in mourning after a three-year-old boy lost his life when their home was engulfed in flames. The boy was in the house with his twin sister, who miraculously escaped the…