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Sudan conflict: Djibouti appeals for immediate end to violence, urges inclusive talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The violence has been intensifying, with dozens of people killed in ethnically targeted attacks in Al-Jazirah State, located in south eastern Sudan.

Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas takes effect as fighting halts after 3-hour delay
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Hamas said it was committed to the ceasefire but that it had been unable so far to provide the hostage list for "technical field reasons", without ela...

Lamu port gains traction as regional transhipment hub as MV Hong Kong Bridge docks
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 19, 2025

Lamu Port General Manager Vincent Sidai welcomed the development, calling it a positive indicator for the facility’s future.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Hostages were expected to be released within hours of the start of the ceasefire, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended...

TikTok stops working for US users, disappears from Apple, Google stores
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

There have been signs TikTok could make a comeback under Trump, who has said he wants to pursue a "political resolution" of the issue.

IPOA probing police officers involved in deadly confrontation with locals at Duka Moja in Narok
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...

Angry South Korea protesters overwhelm police after court extends Yoon's detention
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Yoon's conservative People Power Party called the court's decision to extend his detention on Sunday a "great pity".

Why Jubaland President visited Nairobi amid tension with Somalia federal government
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 18, 2025

Reports indicate that Ahmed will meet with ambassadors from the international community in Kenya to discuss political issues affecting Somalia.

No region will be left behind, Kindiki promises on nationwide development projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

He dismissed claims that his meetings were politically motivated, stressing that such platforms should be used for the advancement of development and...

How crackdowns on protests exposed escalating human rights abuses in Kenya
Human Rights Watch  |  Jan 17, 2025

Police shot directly into crowds, killing protesters and bystanders. The authorities have continued to track down people believed to be protest leader...

Ruto appoints Aisha Jumwa as Roads Board chair, Omanga heads to Kenya Shipyard
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The move is seen as fulfilling a promise made by President Ruto in July 2024, shortly after Jumwa was excluded from his reconstituted Cabinet.

Raila lobbies in Maputo as he intensifies Southern Africa AUC Chair campaigns
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 17, 2025

His tour has also included stops in Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana, where he continued to lobby for his candidacy.

Probe into police mishandling of anti-femicide protesters linked to security bosses reshuffle
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The probe established that the protest organizers presented a notification to former Office Commanding Central Police Station (OCS), Chief Inspector N...

Ruto’s Cabinet combined net worth hits Sh18 billion, who holds the most wealth?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

With a combined net worth of Sh18 billion, this group of Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) is among the richest in Kenya's history.

Why insuring against unemployment is good for a future “Covid-19”
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 16, 2025

The economic experts from KIPPRA note that the lack of a safety net during the Covid disruption made many workers vulnerable to job losses.

High Court refers Kindiki's appointment petition to Chief Justice for bench formation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

A three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Fresh Mugambi ruled that the office of the Deputy President could not remain va...

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

Israel, Hamas ceasefire accord followed by airstrikes on Gaza, residents say
Reuters  |  Jan 16, 2025

Israel's acceptance of the deal will not be official until it is approved by the country's security cabinet and government, with votes slated for Thur...

Detained South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend questioning, lawyer says
Reuters  |  Jan 16, 2025

Authorities have 48 hours to question the suspended president, after which they must release him or seek a warrant to detain him for up to 20 days.

MPs cut short long recess to consider reports on President Ruto's Cabinet, PSC nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Wetang'ula directed MPs to gather in the chamber on Thursday at 3 pm to discuss the draft report and make conclusions.

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