UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Stories

UN report accuses over 60 governments of enabling Gaza genocide through arms and trade ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

The report, authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accuses these nations of turning a blind eye as Gaza’s two million residents endure...

Ex-SHA bosses among nine arrested as DCI cracks down on Sh17 million health fund scandal
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Detectives say the suspects, including former SHA bosses, conspired with clinic owners to siphon millions through falsified medical claims.

Duale explains shift from Linda Mama to maternal package under SHA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Under the new framework, SHA has put in place a comprehensive household coverage model that ensures vulnerable families can access a wider range of es...

Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs amid AI investment
DW News  |  Oct 29, 2025

Amazon hired as its delivery demand peaked during the COVID pandemic, meaning analysts anticipated layoffs. The company is also in the process of boos...

Garissa Municipality orders mechanics off Kismayu Road to protect acacia trees
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

Garissa Municipality gives roadside mechanics one week to vacate Kismayu Road after oil spills and waste threaten to wipe out the town’s iconic acacia...

IPOA probes fatal shooting of Kitale student at Kibomet pool hall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The Authority emphasised that the probe aims to establish the full circumstances of the incident and ensure accountability for the student’s death.

Threads introduces ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 28, 2025

When composing a new Thread, users will now notice a small ghost icon beside the post button. Activating it turns the post into a Ghost Post, meaning...

Artificial sweeteners linked to higher diabetes risk, study finds
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 28, 2025

Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes designed to provide sweetness without the calories or carbohydrates found in regular sugar.

MPs push Treasury to curb rising fees on unused foreign loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The committee is now urging the National Treasury to enforce strict measures, including performance-based benchmarks and readiness checks before appro...

Senate flags staff welfare, service gaps in Lower Eastern hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

During a comprehensive oversight visit, the committee assessed public hospitals to evaluate staffing, infrastructure, and resource management across L...

20 firms fined Sh2.2 billion for failing to remit unclaimed financial assets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

15 of the 20 companies faced fines amounting to at least half of the assets they failed to remit. CIC Insurance bore the largest penalty of Sh999.6 mi...

Majority of Kenya’s unclaimed assets under Sh1,000 - Auditor General
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The audit highlights how many holders of small amounts are deterred from claiming their funds because they face mandatory expenses such as travel, not...

Somali Airlines set to resume flights before year-end, minister confirms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Nuuh said the aircraft and all related equipment for the national carrier are ready and that t...

Motorist association warns Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway expansion to benefit foreign firms, burden taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

MAK said the proposed PPP arrangement “does not protect taxpayers from long-term fiscal exposure and will only transfer sovereign liability from open...

Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomes East Timor as newest member in historic expansion
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 27, 2025

Kenya deployed a contingent of around 264 soldiers to the region from December 2000, based in Gleno, Ermera district after decades of conflict.

Kenya’s Special Operations Group foils Al-Shabaab IED plot in Garissa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

According to the Counter Terrorism Policing unit, the incident occurred in the Welmerer-Yumbia area, where the militants were reportedly assembling IE...

Lamu’s blue economy poised to soar as Kenya seeks bids for Sh2.5 million fishing boats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The initiative, implemented through the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development Project (KEMFSED), seeks to enhance offshore fishing capa...

African languages for AI: The project that’s gathering a huge new dataset
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The challenge now is integration: making these pieces work together so that African languages are not just represented in isolated demos, but in real-...

Kenyan banks pay Sh194.8 billion in taxes despite slower growth, high costs - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The report, which covered 36 banks and microfinance institutions, showed that for every Sh100 profit, the exchequer collected Sh38.50 in taxes.

Four African countries delisted from money laundering watchlist, Kenya still flagged
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 25, 2025

Kenya remains under FATF grey listing, after being flagged in February 2024, a decision that has rattled its financial sector.

JSC shortlists 50 candidates for Environment and Land Court judge positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The specialised court has become essential in resolving long-running disputes over land and promoting sustainable environmental management across Keny...

Supreme Court to begin year-end recess on December 21
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

During this period, the Supreme Court Registry shall remain open to the public from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on all weekdays other than public holidays.

Motorists slam 30-year Chinese concession on Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Motorists Association of Kenya accused the government of subjecting travellers heading west to unnecessary costs while other road users enjoy free...

SHA accused of ignoring law in hiring as NHIF workers left out
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

According to KUCFAW general secretary Andrew Kinyua, the recruitment process currently being conducted by SHA violates the Social Health Insurance Act...

JSC shortlists 100 candidates for High Court judge positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The list highlights a blend of experienced magistrates, seasoned advocates, and public sector legal officers.

Motor vehicle sales soar as lending rates fall amid economic recovery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The rebound follows a period of slow sales in 2024, when reduced government spending and tighter financial conditions dampened demand.

Kenya Medical Association calls for action as Kiambu doctors’ strike hits 150-day mark
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

KMA emphasised that the protracted strike constitutes a violation of residents’ constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health, as...

MPs grill SHA over Sh91m legal costs, disputed Karen land and stalled NHIF projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The MPs were alarmed by the unexplained variance of Sh77.6 million between the amount spent on legal fees and the value of cases pursued.

Government to use new AI system in placement of Grade 9 students to senior schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The AI-driven system is designed to promote equity and fairness by ensuring that all learners, regardless of their location, get equal chances of join...

Parliament warns Kenyans against fake Bills, false Cabinet vetting letter circulating online
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the Assembly clarified that the counterfeit Bills are being presented as those recently passed by Parlia...

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