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…
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…
Kenya and China have signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering economic partnership, agriculture, livestock, and trade, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. The agreements were concluded in Nairobi during talks between President William Ruto and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday. Duty-Free Access to Chinese Market…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that 2025 has become the deadliest year on the “Eastern Route” migration corridor, which stretches from the Horn of Africa across the Red Sea to the Arabian Peninsula. According to the United Nations agency, at least 922 migrants died or went missing…
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Algiers on Wednesday for a high-stakes working visit aimed at securing increased gas supplies and strengthening strategic ties with Algeria. The visit marks Meloni’s second trip to the North African nation since taking office, reflecting the growing importance of Algeria in Italy’s energy…
A controversial civic group, March and March, led demonstrations in Durban, South Africa, on Wednesday, calling for stricter immigration laws and tighter border controls. The protest drew support from political actors, including ActionSA, as well as members of the anti-migrant group Operation Dudula, amplifying demands for the mass deportation of…
Mali has released more than 100 suspected jihadists as part of a negotiated arrangement aimed at restoring fuel supplies to the capital, Bamako, following months of crippling shortages, according to official and security sources. Deal to End Fuel Blockade The agreement comes after sustained attacks on fuel tanker convoys by…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation into the disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, whose whereabouts remain unknown since Saturday. Mysterious Disappearance According to a statement from the DCI, a missing person report was filed by Tuju’s family at Karen Police Station on Sunday, March…