Malindi, Kilifi County – Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has defended the credibility of the government’s labour mobility programme, insisting that the majority of Kenyans travelling abroad are securing lucrative job opportunities. Speaking during the NYOTA Capital disbursement event in Malindi on Thursday, Mutua sought to address mounting concerns over…
Kerugoya, Kenya – Human rights activists have moved to the High Court in Kerugoya seeking urgent intervention to halt the deployment of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” in the country. The petitioners argue that the rapid and largely unregulated use of AI technologies poses serious threats to…
New York, USA – The United Nations Security Council was briefed on Wednesday by senior counter-terrorism officials who warned that the threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) group has steadily increased and remains multipolar, complex, and deeply entrenched across several regions. Acting Undersecretary-General of the U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism,…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary, effective immediately. In a statement released on Thursday, IEBC confirmed that Sunkuli, who currently serves as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, will hold the…
Malindi, Kilifi County – President William Ruto has called on Kenyan youths to take full advantage of government programmes designed to empower them, saying his administration is delivering on the promises made during the campaigns. Speaking at the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital Disbursement Forum held at Buntwani Waterfront Park,…
Mukutani, Baringo County – Pupils of Loramoru Primary School continue to study under harsh and deplorable conditions as a deepening standoff between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the local community stalls efforts to rebuild the school. The dispute stems from the gazettement of Mukutani Forest, with KFS insisting that…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has announced that the government is elevating research and innovation to a central pillar of higher education, underscoring Kenya’s commitment to building a knowledge-driven economy. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday during the award of a charter to Bomet University, the President said…
Washington/Minneapolis – US President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that a “softer touch” may be needed in immigration enforcement, even as his administration confirmed that 700 federal officers would be withdrawn from Minnesota. Despite the reduction, officials emphasized that mass deportations will continue nationwide. The announcement follows weeks of public outrage…
Washington, D.C. – The United States has signaled its readiness to meet with Iran this week, but insists that any discussions must include Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, as well as its regional activities and human rights record. Speaking Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was prepared to…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has strongly rebuked the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), warning the union against attempts to silence employers from commenting on matters relating to workers’ social security. The dispute escalated on February 3, 2026, when COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli accused…