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The investigation faced significant setbacks, including the detention of key witnesses and family members by police, ostensibly for their protection.
The residents questioned the selective nature of the evacuations, pointing out disparities in treatment between slum dwellers and other residents facing similar risks.
The tone of the meetings was described as constructive, with both leaders recalling "the deep historical bonds of friendship" between Kenya and Somalia.
Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.
Ian Henry Otieno family said he was sifting through mounds of rubble at the scene to recover any possessions that were spared the destruction.
The network has been critical of Israel's military operation in Gaza, from where it has reported around the clock throughout the war.
The charges had led to the temporary suspension of crucial aid deliveries to the nation, where thousands rely on external humanitarian assistance.
The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.
The UAE, under the influence of leaders like Sheikh Tahnoon, has been an important partner for Kenya.
CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."
Prior discussions had reportedly resolved 17 out of 19 contentious issues, and this meeting aimed to find consensus on the remaining two.
JCC also seeks to deepen cultural ties, with initiatives planned to include shared cultural events and language programs designed to build mutual understanding and appreciation among the citizens.
The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.
This development led to sharp criticism from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which accused Moderna of "abandoning a commitment to build highly needed and relevant v...
This decision follows an initial action on April 9, where Türkiye curtailed exports of 54 product categories to Israel.
The humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by funding shortages according to the statement, with only 16 per cent of the required $2.6 billion for this year's Humanitarian Response Plan having bee...
The declaration also saw the ministers rejecting attempts to benefit from the "Memorandum of Understanding" aimed at creating a new geopolitical reality in the Gulf of Aden, off the Somali coast and t...
According to the DPP, Kimote, Ngetich and Mbaya will be charged with conspiracy to defraud and abuse of office.
The government said the brutal assault was against the principles of Islam and basic human values.
The report says that the devastating floods have killed hundreds, including children, in recent weeks, with more than 700,000 people displaced.
The ongoing countrywide heavy rains have claimed 70 lives and left 24,102 households displaced, as announced by the government.
In recent weeks, more than 100 militants have laid down their arms and surrendered to authorities across regions including Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, South West State, Jubaland, and Mogadishu.
The conflict has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis, and clashes have killed nearly 16,000 people and displaced millions.
Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.
PS Kipsang detailed that the Ministry of Education is actively preparing for the reopening.
According to the Red Cross, 23 counties are grappling with the aftermath of the floods, affecting 24,741 households.
The bill also aims to safeguard the rights of individuals who are summoned by Parliament or its committees but fail to appear.
KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah told the press that they must fight for interns, as they are the most vulnerable group in the profession.
The ship is capable of carrying a Sikorsky S-70 helicopter or unmanned aircraft, along with the associated armaments.
Tigray has been under a de facto blockade for the last four years, limiting humanitarian assistance and the delivery of essential supplies.
Although no flash or riverine flooding has been reported, the heavy rainfall has already had severe consequences.
Airbase Ward was said to be leading in teen pregnancies in Kamukunji Constituency.
For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.
Thirty-six individuals have been apprehended, with legal actions commenced against several others, including 7 in Nairobi, 19 in Central Kenya, and 10 in the Upper Eastern Region.
The influence of clans and traditional hierarchies can sometimes overshadow principles of fairness and equality, complicating efforts to achieve truly impartial outcomes
The meeting, held at Uhuru Park, followed a demand letter issued to Sakaja by the Green Belt Movement and LSK demanding that the governor immediately withdraws his announcement of opening nightclubs a...
The G7 commended Somalia on its progress in the institutional, macroeconomic and security sectors.
If National Assembly proceeds to adopt Women's (Amendment) Bill 2024 during its upcoming session, Gambia would become the first country to reverse such a ban.
After learning of CDF Ogolla’s death, Ruto directed Duale to call military personnel on the ground to confirm the news.
In addition to the county's plans for the creation, preservation, and promotion of non-commercialized open green spaces in at least every sub-county in Nairobi, they want the specifics of the plans fo...
Somali army said that the military operation took place in the village of Taflow, 28 km south of the city of Baardheere in Bay Province, southern Somalia, the Somali national news agency (SONNA) repor...
Kenyans expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision, with some saying they should instead build libraries at the park.
Kenya agreed to purchase power at 6.5 US cents per kilowatt for the first five years before the two countries review the deal.
The event is geared to celebrate and promote Somali culture in Kenya.
Sing'oei suggested that the proposed deal aimed to provide landlocked Ethiopia with "stable and predictable access to maritime resources" while respecting Somalia's sovereignty.
Moderna disclosed that it hasn't received any vaccine orders for Africa since 2022, further revealing the cancellation of previous orders.
Law enforcement agencies will provide platforms for anonymous reporting to allow any person to disclose useful information relating to cyber incidents or crimes.
Reports of torture, deaths in custody, and a lack of medical attention have raised concerns among human rights groups like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.
This year's commemoration theme is "Remember, Unite, Renew".
Ngoga reiterated that genocides are not spontaneous occurrences but are rooted in deep-seated prejudices, discrimination, and the systematic dehumanisation of specific groups, mirroring the circumstan...