The National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture has rejected a proposal by the Sports Ministry to increase Kenya’s budget allocation for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Budget Dispute The committee, chaired by Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama, dismissed the Ministry’s request to raise the hosting budget…
President William Ruto has called on Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to rally behind his ambitious plan to transform Kenya into a first-world economy within a generation. Infrastructure Fund Proposal Speaking at the County Assemblies Forum meeting held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Thursday, the…
The Government of Sierra Leone has conferred one of its highest national honours on retired Kenyan military officer Lieutenant General (Rtd) Daniel Ishmael Opande, recognizing his exceptional leadership during the country’s most turbulent chapter. Prestigious National Award General Opande was awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel…
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nairobi has dismissed allegations that its staff were involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Embassy Statement In a statement released on Thursday, the mission described the claims as a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign.” It stressed that…
Britain’s King Charles III has issued a rare personally signed statement following the arrest of his younger brother, the former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Royal Statement Speaking on Thursday, King Charles emphasized the importance of due process: “What now follows is the full, fair…
President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House on Wednesday for a Black History Month reception, just days after sparking bipartisan outrage over a racist video he posted depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates. Event Highlights Opening the East Room gathering, Trump remarked: “We celebrate…
A fresh intelligence report presented to Kenya’s parliament has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans have joined the Russian army in Ukraine, many of them allegedly tricked into signing military contracts under false pretenses. Findings from Investigations The joint investigation by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Directorate of…
More than 1,000 traders at Githurai Market are reeling from heavy losses after their stalls were demolished early Thursday morning to pave way for the construction of a new bus park. Demolition Operation The clearance was carried out by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), just a day after traders…
A section of traders in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to strengthen security measures ahead of the planned United Opposition demonstration scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026. Traders’ Concerns Business owners and operators expressed fears that the protest could lead to…
A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that atrocities committed during the siege and eventual capture of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s Darfur region, may amount to genocide. Findings of the Inquiry The investigation focused on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which seized El-Fasher in late October after an…