Nairobi, Kenya – The government has restated its commitment to transforming Kenya’s public service through a series of reforms aimed at improving civil servant welfare, enhancing efficiency, and empowering the youth. Speaking on the Bonga Na Gava podcast hosted by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, Principal Secretary for the State Department…
Mogadishu, Somalia – A passenger plane carrying 55 people veered off the runway at Aden Abdulle International Airport on Tuesday, coming to rest in shallow waters of the Indian Ocean during an emergency landing. Emergency Landing The Civil Aviation Authorities reported that the pilot requested permission to return just 15…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has been ranked among countries experiencing high levels of corruption with no signs of progress, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on February 10. Kenya’s Declining Score The report shows Kenya’s score dropped to 30 out of 100, down from…
Abuja, Nigeria – The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in counter-jihadist operations, officials from both countries confirmed Tuesday. The move marks a significant expansion of military cooperation between Washington and Abuja as Nigeria battles a long-running insurgency. Training and Technical Support Major…
Los Angeles, USA – Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is set to testify Wednesday in a California courtroom as part of a blockbuster civil trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media platforms are deliberately designed to be addictive to children. The Case The trial pits Meta (parent…
Nairobi, Kenya – A building under construction collapsed at dawn on Wednesday near the Odeon/OTC area along Kirinyaga Road, leaving at least six people injured, according to reports. Rescue Operation In an update, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all six workers who had been trapped in the rubble were…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the release of Ksh.4.1 billion to scale up drought response interventions in Northern Kenya, as the nation grapples with one of its deadliest droughts in recent history. Relief for Millions at Risk According to a Cabinet dispatch, the funds will provide relief…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed a civil suit seeking to recover Ksh.330 million paid out under what investigators describe as a fraudulent stadium tender ahead of the 2018 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN). The Tender in Question Court papers filed on January 22, 2026 reveal…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Cabinet has approved a Ksh.4.7 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, surpassing the current fiscal year by Ksh.100 billion. The move signals continued fiscal expansion, though the government acknowledges the persistence of a budget deficit that will require borrowing and other financing measures. Revenue and…
Tehran, Iran – Iran publicly rejected a core U.S. demand to cease all uranium enrichment on Monday, signaling a dual-track strategy of guarded diplomacy and reinforced military preparedness as indirect talks with Washington remain deadlocked. Hardline Nuclear Position The President of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, stated that Tehran…