Iran,Iran foreign policy Stories

Iranian woman spared execution after paying Sh12 million compensation for killing abusive husband
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2025

Iran Human Rights director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam condemned the initial amount as punitive and discriminatory.

M23 rebels capture eastern DR Congo city of Uvira as thousands flee to Burundi
DW News  |  Dec 10, 2025

M23 rebels have captured Uvira in eastern DR Congo, prompting Burundi to seal its border and tens of thousands to flee. Regional tensions are rising d...

Wajir County tightens grip on miraa trade, bans sales near schools and hospitals
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2025

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has signed the 2025 Miraa and Other Substances Control Act, introducing strict zoning, licensing and rehabilitation mea...

Nairobi concludes EU maritime security week with calls for increased cooperation among partners
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 05, 2025

The participants also discussed ongoing EU maritime security initiatives and priorities and ensured harmonisation of approaches and synergies of actio...

Under rising global pressure, Iran ramps up its push for strategic partnerships in Africa
The Conversation  |  Dec 04, 2025

Facing war, sanctions and drought at home, Iran is deepening ties with African states for security cooperation, uranium and markets, from Burkina Faso...

Senate’s handling of Nyaribo impeachment raises questions on oversight role, procedures
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 04, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo’s latest escape from impeachment has triggered a Senate debate on whether current rules favour legal technicalities over...

CS Kagwe announces policy overhaul for sugar, tea and miraa to protect farmers’ earnings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe detailed 30-year leases for four state sugar mills and wide-ranging tea reforms targeting Sh100 per kilo by 2027, aiming t...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives third impeachment attempt
Amina Wako  |  Dec 03, 2025

Senators, by a majority vote, upheld the preliminary objections raised by Governor Nyaribo, who questioned whether the County Assembly had the require...

Kenya exports up to 17 tonnes of miraa daily to Somalia, government confirms
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture's estimates show that there are about 110,000 farmers growing khat in 360,940 acres of land, benefiting over 1.4 million p...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo pleads not guilty to impeachment charges before Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty before the Senate to two impeachment charges linked to Bunge Mashinani, staff recruitment and med...

Watch: Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeachment hearing
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo faces a Senate impeachment hearing after the County Assembly voted to remove him over alleged misconduct, abuse of offic...

Senate begins two-day plenary impeachment trial for Nyamira governor Nyaribo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Governor Nyaribo was impeached on two grounds: gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, and abuse of office.

EU and Africa launch regional maritime security plan to tackle piracy and trafficking
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 02, 2025

The EU, African states and UN agencies are meeting in Nairobi to design a joint maritime security plan for the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, targe...

Three MCAs deny voting in Governor Nyaribo impeachment, file criminal complaint
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Angered by their alleged inclusion in the removal of the embattled county chief, the MCAs say they will seek legal redress against the motion’s sponso...

Monthly injection helps severe asthma patients reduce or stop steroids - Lancet study
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 29, 2025

The therapy works by targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), an upstream regulator of airway inflammation, which helps to control asthma at its...

Iran boycotts 2026 World Cup draw after US denies visas to delegation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

Amir added that the decision followed what Iran described as "unsportsmanlike actions" by US authorities relating to the December 5 draw in Washington...

Senate to hear Nyamira Governor Nyaribo impeachment case in plenary after committee bid fails
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Governor Nyaribo faces allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, mismanagement of public funds and irregular appointments.

Senate convenes special sitting to hear Governor Nyaribo’s impeachment charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The Senate sitting marks the third formal attempt to remove Governor Nyaribo, reflecting deep divisions within the county’s political leadership.

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.

Africa set for major tech leap as UAE commits Sh129 billion to AI expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

UAE’s new “AI for development initiative” targets education, healthcare, agriculture and climate projects, promising advanced computing power and glob...

UAE, US top diplomats discuss Sudan ceasefire efforts
XINHUA  |  Nov 22, 2025

The US State Department said in a press release that the two sides "continued discussions on our collective efforts to achieve a humanitarian ceasefir...

Nyamira MCAs launch third impeachment bid against Governor Amos Nyaribo
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The motion, sponsored by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, seeks to remove Nyaribo from office over a number of claims, including violation of t...

Rescue mission launched to save Masai giraffes trapped by fences in Naivasha
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 16, 2025

Four Masai giraffes have already been captured and relocated to secure habitats, including Nairobi National Park and another protected area near Naiva...

Somalia miraa market shrinks sharply as Kenya’s exports drop by 17 per cent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Kenya has 55,281 acres dedicated to miraa, with Meru and Embu covering 88.4 per cent of the total. Other notable growing areas include Kirinyaga, Thar...

Ethiopia probes suspected viral haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Southern Region
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

Eight people, including health workers, have reportedly fallen ill.

EU, Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the EU Naval Force, by the time the naval teams boarded the dhow, the pirates had abandoned it, leaving the original crew onboard.

Report links corrupt officials to rising criminal networks in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Efforts to deter organised crime are undermined by corruption, lack of evidence, political influence, and resource constraints, leading to miscarriage...

Conservationists demand probe into relocation of orphaned giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2025

NECA is calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the relocation, with findings made public to ensure transparency and accoun...

Wajir South MP condemns relocation of orphaned giraffes to Nanyuki
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 11, 2025

The removal, he said, was carried out without any consultation or consent from local authorities, wildlife experts, or residents who had been part of...

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