Conflict of Interest Act No. 11 of 2025 Stories

MP Babu Owino leads petition seeking to halt new Conflict of Interest law allowing political activity by state officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 27, 2025

The petitioners argue that Conflict of Interest Act No. 11 of 2025 Section 25 — which exempts senior government officials from restrictions on politic...

Study finds Covid-19 mRNA vaccines may boost cancer immunotherapy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 24, 2025

Researchers discovered that patients who received an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, within roughly 100 days of starting im...

Karua accuses section of MPs of manipulating public participation in lawmaking process
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing past incidents such as chaotic sessions at Bomas of Kenya, Karua said dissenting voices are often silenced or denied access to public forums, u...

Raila Odinga receives 17-gun salute as country bids farewell to ‘the enigma of Kenyan politics’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The 17-gun salute, a distinguished military honour, is traditionally reserved for Deputy Presidents, Chief Justices, Speakers of the National Assembly...

Study finds no link between Covid-19 vaccines and birth defects in newborns
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 17, 2025

The findings offer strong reassurance to expectant mothers about the safety of vaccination. At the beginning of the pandemic, there were widespread fe...

Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-1, its first AI model that turns words into pictures
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 14, 2025

MAI-Image-1 marks a turning point: the tech giant is no longer just a distributor of others’ models, it is now a creator in its own right.

Court quashes revocation of refugee status for Rwandan accused of 1994 genocide
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Celestin Ntarwanda lost his status in 2017 after the Commissioner cited an indictment from Rwanda accusing him of genocide, incitement, and crimes aga...

Windows 11 setup now requires Microsoft account, blocks local installs
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 10, 2025

Kenyan users installing Windows 11 for home or small office use may need to create or sign in with a Microsoft account to complete setup, even with li...

NOC-K mourns Olympic legend Hezekiah Nyamau, 1972 relay gold hero
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

Nyamau was part of Kenya’s iconic 4x400m relay team that famously won gold at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games after a dramatic comeback from eighth plac...

Lagos makes history as Africa hosts first E1 World Championship powerboat race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

E1 boats are powered by clean, battery-driven engines and use hydrofoil technology that lifts them slightly above the water, allowing them to glide sw...

Morocco's Gen Z protests: What you need to know
DW News  |  Oct 04, 2025

After almost a week of regular demonstrations, protests in Morocco turned violent, resulting in hundreds injured and two deaths. Who's behind the prot...

From detention to global recognition: Rose Njeri named in 2025 Time100 Next list
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

software developer Rose Njeri, 35, was recognised under the advocates category for creating a digital platform that allowed Kenyans to voice their opp...

Somali president opens new parliament session with security and reform agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan praised lawmakers for passing a series of laws that he said have strengthened Somalia’s political institutions, enhanced national sec...

MPs fault procurement authority for weak laws on COVID-19 tenders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The MPs pointed out that Section 104 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act allows direct procurement in cases of extreme urgency, but stres...

Kisumu court to hear case against officers in 2017 Baby Samantha Pendo killing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The Court of Appeal had earlier dismissed the accused’s bid to halt the trial, assuring them that the trial court is obligated to protect their consti...

Egypt pardons activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, key figure in 2011 uprising, after years behind bars
DW News  |  Sep 22, 2025

The pardon follows el-Sisi’s recent directive for officials to review a petition from the National Council for Human Rights seeking clemency for sever...

Publishers warn of delays in Grade 10 textbooks rollout over Sh3 billion government debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

KPA chairperson Kiarie Kamau said the outstanding amount relates to books supplied earlier this year for Grade Nine and other levels, adding that the...

Westgate attack: The day Kenya’s terror fight became a global concern
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 21, 2025

The siege, which lasted four days, left at least 67 people dead and more than 200 injured.

UN Security Council rejects bid to continue Iran sanctions relief
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 19, 2025

The rejection means the snapback mechanism, included in the 2015 nuclear deal, remains in place, allowing UN sanctions to return if triggered.

Xiaomi 17 series to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, taking aim at Apple’s iPhone 17
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

The confirmation puts Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight as it prepares to go head-to-head with Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17 range.

Faith Kipyegon’s 1500m world record in Eugene officially ratified
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 13, 2025

Faith Kipyegon stopped the clock at 3:48.68, trimming 0.36 seconds off her own record of 3:49.04 set in Paris on July 7, 2024.

IPhone 17 redefines selfies with AI-enhanced front camera and smart framing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 11, 2025

The selfie camera now supports 4K video at 60fps, along with cinematic stabilization, making it ideal for vloggers, influencers, and remote workers re...

Apple releases iOS 26 with custom icons that sync to MagSafe cases
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

Beneath the elegant surface lies a playful, deeply personalized system that responds to your hardware in real time.

Apple unveils new iPhones, wireless earphone products
XINHUA  |  Sep 10, 2025

Available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes respectively, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max deliver Apple's best-ever performance and a significant lea...

Senate denies plans to extend presidential term limit, create office of Prime Minister
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The Bill focuses on addressing procedural gaps in Parliament to enhance support for county governments, rather than altering term limits or executive...

Apple’s much-anticipated ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone 17 launch - what to watch for
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

Reports point to four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an all-new iPhone 17 Air.

Kenyan man charged in US for laundering Sh5.1 billion in COVID-19 relief fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

Ahmednaji Maalim Aftin Sheikh, 28, reportedly helped his brother move millions of dollars obtained through the scheme from the US to Kenya, concealing...

Rwanda calls Human Rights Watch's count of new graves at military cemetery "disrespectful"
XINHUA  |  Sep 06, 2025

According to the HRW, 1,171 new graves were recorded between 2022 and 2025, the increase coinciding with the M23 armed group's offensive on Goma and B...

Ethiopia bids to host 2027 UN climate summit, rivalling Nigeria
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 04, 2025

Ethiopia is highlighting Addis Ababa's infrastructure, connectivity and experience in staging international meetings.

Uganda detains 13, probes ex-spy chief over fake Kampala terror attacks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

The arrests come after a probe ordered by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, into irregularities within the military's counterterro...

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