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Why Germany struggles to attract African skilled workers
DW News  |  Jun 28, 2025

Germany is desperate for foreign skilled workers. But despite its revamped consular services website and special visa programme, few workers are reloc...

Interpol sounds alarm as cybercrime surges in East Africa amid digital boom
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Interpol, the surge in online scams is closely linked to Africa's accelerating digital transformation, which has allowed criminals to cap...

Babu Owino secures bail for two June 25 memorial suspects arrested over State House post
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 27, 2025

Babu Owino appeared alongside lawyer John Maina to defend Suleiman Wanjau Bilali and former Harambee Star captain Robert Otiti Elwak, who were arraign...

Women senators condemn sexual violence during protests, demand justice, urgent DCI probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

Kewosa said the protests, which also resulted in deaths, injuries, and property destruction, exposed women and girls to horrific abuses that must neve...

South Sudanese youngster picked 10th in 2025 NBA draft
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 26, 2025

South Sudanese sensation Khaman Maluach has made history as the highest-drafted African-born player in NBA history, going 10th overall to the Houston...

NEMA cracks down on improper waste transport under new regulations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 26, 2025

The regulations require waste to be separated into hazardous and non-hazardous categories, with non-hazardous waste further divided into organic and n...

Senators raise alarm over President William Ruto’s Sh23.5 billion industrial parks project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The Sh23.5 billion programme, launched with the promise of spurring industrial growth and creating jobs in all 47 counties, has drawn sharp criticism...

Treasury given 60-day ultimatum to deliver debt management framework
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The legislators endorsed a report that lowers the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS) budget by Sh295.28 billion and gave the Treasury 60 days to publish...

Eight killed, 400 injured in protest anniversary as rights groups decry police brutality, media gag
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said the fatalities were reported in six counties and resulted from gunshot wounds inflicted during clas...

Mandera stakeholders launch action plan to combat GBV, empower women and girls
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 26, 2025

In a joint statement, the stakeholders agreed to form sub sub-subcommittee to lead the development of the group's terms of reference.

KHRC, Katiba Institute sue Communications Authority of Kenya over ban on live protest coverage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The organisations said they had filed an urgent judicial review application at the High Court in Nairobi to challenge what they termed an unconstituti...

Mozambique child abductions surge: HRW blames ISIS-linked militants in Cabo Delgado
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

Local civil society groups and international observers indicate that over 120 children have been abducted in recent days by Al-Shabaab militants in th...

Muturi pledges truth and healing as he takes oath as people's justice commission chair
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Muturi took the oath of office on Tuesday at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, joining Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, PLP Secretary-General Asha Bashir, and a...

Kenya hits back at foreign envoys over call to protect civic freedoms during June 25 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Envoys from 12 countries issued a joint statement calling on President William Ruto’s administration to respect citizens’ right to peaceful protest an...

Rights groups urge state to protect Wednesday’s peaceful protest amid sabotage claims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 24, 2025

The groups are calling on authorities to act urgently to prevent violence and safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful protest.

Tanzania’s digital dissenters face crackdown as election nears
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 23, 2025

Over the weekend, police in Arusha detained Jackson Kabalo, 32, and Joseph Mrindoko, 37, accusing the two content creators of "improper use of social...

East Africa Law Society relocates 30th annual conference from Zanzibar to Addis Ababa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

EALS noted that the change was necessary to ensure the safety, comfort and full participation of its over 800 expected delegates.

Rights groups raise alarm over police brutality, delayed justice
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 23, 2025

IJM Executive Director Vincent Chahale said it is important to draw the attention of Kenyans to the countless cases that remain unresolved, causing im...

Rights group expresses fear over June 2025 protests, claims State planning to deploy goons
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kongamano La Mapinduzi National Spokesperson Oyoo Sungu said that their quest for justice in the country will not falter.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu exposes IFMIS failures, Sh10.2 billion unapproved government spending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the system has led to the loss of public funds through irregular transactions and the expenditure of over Sh10.2 b...

Could Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?
DW News  |  Jun 23, 2025

The final decision rests with the country's Supreme National Security Council.

Government invests Sh90 billion in affordable housing projects backed by Sh120 billion levy collection
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The funding boost follows a March warning from a parliamentary committee that the programme faced a Sh16.9 billion shortfall, putting stipend payments...

Middle East on edge after US deploys bunker-busting bombs in Iran airstrikes
DW News  |  Jun 23, 2025

The US struck Iranian nuclear facilities in Iran, including the key Fordo site, in a tightly choreographed operation dubbed "Midnight Hammer."

Government contractors, suppliers risk ban if not registered on e-procurement portal by July 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

KURA stated that the directive is in line with a presidential order and supports ongoing public finance management reforms aimed at digitising and str...

Break-in at MUHURI Lamu office sparks fears of intimidation ahead of planned protest
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

In a statement, MUHURI said unknown individuals broke into the office through the rooftop in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Mombasa taps youth groups to lead waste collection in new clean-up drive
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

The new model, set to begin on a trial basis from July 1, will see each CBO allocated a specific zone where they will be tasked with collecting solid...

‘The silence must end': Women senators lead bold campaign against GBV in Mandera
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Nominated Senator Mariam Sheikh Omar expressed deep concern over the sharp increase in GBV cases in the county, calling for collective action and an e...

Kiambu MCAs approve Thika's elevation to city status, report heads to Senate
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

Thika’s bid received a significant boost after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) unanimously endorsed the report recommending its elevation to an...

Israel 'in breach' of EU's human rights obligations, foreign policy arm says
DW News  |  Jun 20, 2025

EU member nations will need to decide how to respond to the analysis. Their options range from suspending the current agreement to imposing economic s...

What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
The Conversation  |  Jun 19, 2025

Notably, the US recently slashed billions of US dollars from global relief efforts. The slashed contributions once made up to half of all public human...

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