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Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu dies at 68 in South Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

His daughter, Tasila Lungu, confirmed his passing in a video posted on the Facebook page of the Patriotic Front (PF) party, the political outfit he le...

Ex-DRC president Kabila reportedly arrives in rebel-held Goma amid M23 crisis, rising tensions
Reuters  |  May 28, 2025

The reported visit follows a vote in the Senate in Kinshasa last week, overwhelmingly in favour of lifting Kabila's immunity from prosecution over his...

Government to slash Uhuru’s retirement benefits by Sh94.6 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Kenyatta’s allocation will fall from Sh371.46 million to Sh276.85 million in the financial year starting July. The heaviest reductions will affect for...

President Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning former cabinet minister John Koech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

President described him as a diligent leader who placed development at the heart of his service.

Curtain falls on former cabinet minister John Koech, who dared to resign under Moi
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 08, 2025

Koech is famously known for resigning from his assistant ministerial role through the press after being denied entry to Nakuru State House during form...

Uhuru resurfaces in Berlin as diplomatic feud with Ruto escalates
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 18, 2025

At the heart of the power play was the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) meeting on Friday, where Kenyatta was invited as the EAC peace...

Uhuru urges government to embrace dialogue amidst Finance Bill unrest
Amina Wako  |  Jun 25, 2024

Uhuru’s call for dialogue and understanding comes as the country grapples with the aftermath of the demonstrations, which turned violent in some areas...

Uhuru Kenyatta's office denies government's claims on financial allocations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2024

Dena revealed that despite a parliamentary allocation of Sh655 million for the 2022–2023 financial year, the office only received Sh28 million, a mere...

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