Washington Peace Agreement Stories

Rwanda, DR Congo talks move into ‘phase two’
New Times  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Washington-brokered peace agreement seeks to rebuild trust, address persistent disputes, and strengthen security and bilateral ties between Rwanda...

CS Kagwe orders integrated pest management to save macadamia nuts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

Speaking during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, including Macadamia Association of Kenya Chairperson Jane Maigua, Kagwe was told that...

Weekend Treat: How to make beef sausage and spinach frittata
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 21, 2025

Praised for its bold flavour and keto-friendly profile, the recipe has become a go-to choice for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts.

WhatsApp rolls out lightweight status feature inspired by Instagram Notes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 21, 2025

The new feature reimagines WhatsApp’s long-standing “About” section, transforming what was once a mostly static profile line into a dynamic, interacti...

Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison warns Tusker ahead of Kasarani showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

Enock Morrison says last season’s slip-ups have not been forgotten and insists K’Ogalo are on a mission to reclaim every point they dropped.

Maraga stakes campaign on integrity, rejects handouts in presidential quest
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 21, 2025

Critics have dismissed his presidential bid, pointing to his lack of financial muscle, branding him poor, miserly, and a spoiler. Yet Maraga remains u...

Gor Mahia sweep October awards as coach Akonnor, winger Musa claim league honours
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

The awards, reintroduced by league sponsors for the first time since 2018, aim to recognise outstanding performers while increasing fan engagement and...

Power producers warn of costly PPAs as Parliament lifts seven-year moratorium
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Energy Act allows for private sector participation in power development. Currently, it accounts for over $2.2 billion (Sh285 billion) in FDI and 3...

Senators order agencies to reconcile records on injured police officers’ claims amid conflicting figures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Details showed that while SHA reported paying over 1,500 claims worth Sh1.27 billion, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services had n...

Kenyans and Tanzanians unite across borders in new era of civic and democratic activism
DW News  |  Nov 20, 2025

East African activists are breaking borders to challenge repression, amplify suppressed voices, and redefine democracy across the region.

Ruto: NYOTA programme to empower 820,000 youth in five years
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said NYOTA is designed to create sustainable employment and empower young people to establish and grow their own businesses.

Ruto hails agricultural reforms, cites registration of seven million farmers in digital drive
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said that over 7.1 million farmers are now registered on the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System(KIAMIS), up from fewer t...

Ruto defends health reforms, cites 27 million Kenyans registered under new coverage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure...

Ruto announces increase in cancer treatment cover to Sh800,000 under SHA from December 1, 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling lon...

Kenya moves to end power shortages and lower electricity costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The announcement comes after President William Ruto acknowledged that Kenya’s current power generation is not enough to meet rising demand. He explain...

Curtain falls on Arsenal deal as Rwanda eyes US tourism market
New Times  |  Nov 20, 2025

The "Visit Rwanda" sleeve patch put the country in front of millions of Premier League viewers each week, as part of the efforts to reposition as a pr...

Ending violence against women ‘a matter of dignity, equality and human rights’
UN News  |  Nov 20, 2025

Women subjected to violence face unintended pregnancies, a higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections and experiencing depression, accor...

Farmers accuse KTDA of favouring Eastern regions in bonuses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Farmers explained that most KTDA board members come from the eastern tea-growing regions, and they believe this has a direct impact on decision-making...

CBK data shows Sh344 billion decline in mobile money transactions, steepest drop in 18 years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

This is only the second recorded contraction in agent cash volumes since CBK started tracking the data in 2007, following a 2.7 per cent decline in th...

Judiciary holds historic 'closing of files' ceremony to honour fallen judicial officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

CJ Koome said Monicah Kivuti's killing was an attack on judicial independence and a reminder of the urgent need to protect judicial officers.

Government to review SHA packages amid calls for better cancer care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 19, 2025

A major focus of the review is the oncology package, which is currently capped at Sh550,000.

Government mulls leasing pyrethrum processor to private operator amid Sh3.5 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

CS Kagwe said the company is generating only Sh35 million annually, with occasional spikes to Sh60 million, a trend he warned is far from enough to su...

Major global emitters off track, no country strong enough to meet climate targets - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 19, 2025

As delegates negotiate new climate commitments at COP30, the Index’s findings signal an urgent need for stronger political will and accelerated implem...

Senate Bill proposes five-year jail term, Sh2 million fine for livestock thieves
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

If enacted, the Bill is expected to provide pastoralist communities with stronger legal safeguards and institutional support, aiming to reduce livesto...

Gachagua, governors, and MPs under probe by NCIC for inflammatory statements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

In a report to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration, NCIC CEO Daniel Mutegi identified the governor...

Domestic capital gains momentum as sub-Saharan Africa accelerates energy transition financing
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 19, 2025

IRENA maintains that strengthening domestic financial markets is essential to ensuring sufficient funding for energy transition projects.

IGAD leads new push for Peace in Sudan as regional and global partners back three-step plan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

Cloudflare outage sparks global internet chaos as major websites affected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Millions of users worldwide face service disruptions as the major Cloudflare outage leaves websites and online platforms offline for hours.

AFA to digitise all fibre import permits by January 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 18, 2025

The move comes after the government, through Gazette notice number 14820 of November 15, 2024, classified jute as a scheduled crop to be developed, re...

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