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National Treasury, CRA differ over equitable share revenue allocations to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The debate in Parliament will determine whether counties receive the Sh17.6 billion increase proposed by the Treasury or the Sh30 billion increase rec...

KISMA: Poor coordination between state agencies fuelling infrastructure vandalism in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

To curb vandalism, Irshad urged KeNHA to consider using non-metal alternatives for road barriers, similar to Kenya Power's shift to concrete poles.

Ugandan troops enter eastern DR Congo city of Bunia as militia killings escalate
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

The deployment follows recent statements by Gen. Kainerugaba, who last week threatened to capture Bunia in response to alleged attacks on the Bahima e...

Rebel-held ports in eastern DR Congo re-open as humanitarian aid needs grow
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

A passenger boat from Bukavu to Goma left on Tuesday morning, operator Lweni Ndale said, adding it was the first he had sent since late January, short...

Uganda military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba threatens to attack eastern Congo town of Bunia
Reuters  |  Feb 15, 2025

Kainerugaba routinely makes inflammatory posts on social media, including a threat in 2022 to invade neighbouring Kenya.

UN chief Guterres says 'dialogue must begin' between warring parties in eastern DR Congo
Reuters  |  Feb 15, 2025

M23 rebels have been pushing south towards Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern DRC, since they seized Goma, the largest city, at the end of las...

Conflicts in DRC and Sudan expected to overshadow deliberations at African Union summit
DW News  |  Feb 15, 2025

African Union analyst Emmanuel Bensah told DW from Accra, Ghana, that it is crucial that African leaders attending the summit in Addis present concret...

Ruto calls for a credit rating agency for Africa to end bias in global financial assessments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

President Ruto said the proposed agency would complement international credit rating agencies by filling data and analytical gaps.

Wamuchomba reveals plans to ditch UDA in 2027 elections, condemns abductions of govt critics
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 13, 2025

The lawmaker expressed disappointment that UDA had misled Kenyans with promises of economic empowerment, financial relief and fair returns for farmers...

Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria plays out in high-stakes AU elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 13, 2025

The drama at the Peace and Security Council election may pale in comparison to what is expected during the upcoming AU Commission leadership vote.

Science of flavour: Why do we crave certain foods more than others?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 12, 2025

There are several scientifically supported reasons for sudden food cravings, including stress, low blood sugar, dieting, menstrual cycles, and thirst.

At least 26 killed in Ethiopia bus crash, state-affiliated media reports
Reuters  |  Feb 11, 2025

Deadly traffic accidents are common in Ethiopia, where driving standards are poor and many vehicles are badly maintained.

Congo's Bukavu under threat as M23 rebels warn of intervention
Reuters  |  Feb 11, 2025

Heavy shelling was reported along the frontline on Tuesday morning, rebel, military and local sources told Reuters.

ODM cracks widen over broad-based government deal
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 10, 2025

Some leaders opposed to the broad-based government launched scathing attacks at their counterparts who have in the past criticised ODM Secretary Gener...

Mudavadi’s allies say ANC-UDA merger key to 2032 succession plan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Following the decision, ANC ratified the transfer of all its assets and liabilities to UDA, effectively dissolving the party into the ruling outfit.

DR Congo President Tshisekedi attends EAC-SADC summit vitually
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

This comes just a day after Kinshasa sent its ambassador to Botswana and SADC to the foreign ministers' preparatory meeting.

Guterres urges de-escalation as regional leaders convene on eastern DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 07, 2025

UN reports indicate that Goma, the provincial capital, is effectively under siege, with exit routes blocked and its airport shut down indefinitely.

Senate and CRA in deadlock over new county revenue allocation formula
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

With the Senate set to resume its sittings on February 11, 2025, the fate of the proposed revenue-sharing formula remains uncertain.

Explainer: Understanding SADC's mandate in eastern DR Congo
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The mission began its peace enforcement efforts nearly from scratch following the return of armed groups mainly M23 to the areas they had withdrawn fr...

Kagame says he's unsure if there are any Rwandan troops in eastern DR Congo
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

On allegations that Rwanda smuggles other minerals from eastern DRC, Kagame shifted focus to global actors, particularly Western nations.

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