Upper Nile State Stories

MSF demands protection of civilians after deadly attack in Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The violence occurred shortly after 5:30 am when gunmen stormed the area and opened fire on sleeping residents.

Quad initiative seeks immediate humanitarian truce, political process to rescue Sudan from collapse
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

Christian professionals seek to join case challenging construction of Church at State House
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The group that it intends to file unique submissions that will assist the Court in addressing the constitutional issues raised.

UN Security Council approves US-brokered Gaza peace plan
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 18, 2025

Central to the document is the creation of a Board of Peace (BoP) - described as a "transitional administration" for Gaza - tasked with overseeing rec...

How ATPU busted prominent lawyer over alleged terror financing linked to ISIS
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The lawyer is reported to have played a role in the financing and facilitation of the movement of youth to Somalia, from where they would cross over t...

KUTRRH introduces groundbreaking nuclear therapy for advanced prostate cancer
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 14, 2025

This targeted approach delivers radiation directly to cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

Makongeni residents protest planned demolitions under affordable housing project
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 14, 2025

Residents and traders in the area have protested the plans, citing several reasons why the exercise should not proceed despite the government’s ambiti...

Kenya secures Sh167.9 billion to expand affordable housing, low‑cost mortgages
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

President Ruto has actively promoted the affordable housing program, seeking investment from international financiers to expand the supply of low-cost...

African Union warns against oversimplifying northern Nigeria violence amid Trump threats
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stresses that while northern Nigeria faces violence and insecurity, the situation does not meet the legal definition of genocide,...

Six communities dominate jobs in parastatals and public universities, NCIC says
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

They are Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, and Kisiis, while the least dominant groups include the minority groups like Gabra, Illchamus/Njemps, Re...

Senate flags 24 State agencies still performing county functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The issue came into sharp focus after REREC was summoned to explain why it continues to oversee rural electrification, a responsibility classified as...

It's Trump vs. the press, again, with new threat to BBC
DW News  |  Nov 12, 2025

Donald Trump is poised to again sue a major news organization — this time the BBC — following the publication of a leaked internal memo raising concer...

Kenya Railways hands over stalled Kibera project to State Department of Housing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Managing Director Phillip Mainga informed the Parliamentary Committee on Implementation that Kenya Railways had reached an agreement with the State De...

President Ruto to deliver State of the Nation address on November 20
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Legislators and the public are now preparing to attend the address, which provides an opportunity for the President to outline government priorities a...

Sakaja, MCAs agree on new housing policy and tenant reinstatement plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Among the major outcomes is the decision to develop a County Housing Estate Management Policy that will regulate all processes involving tenant evicti...

200 militants killed in Boko Haram-ISWAP clashes in Northeast Nigeria
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants clashed in the village of Dogon Chiku near lake Chad on Sunday, as the two faction...

Only 4 per cent of Kenyans can afford Sh10 million homes - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Banks say the mismatch between average income and the cost of property is a key factor limiting mortgage growth.

High Court invalidates State corporation management guidelines limiting PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

The court determined that transferring constitutional functions in this manner, except through the delegation allowed under Article 234 (5) of the Con...

Sudan's paramilitary forces agree to proposal of humanitarian truce
XINHUA  |  Nov 07, 2025

According to leaked details, the proposal envisions a three-month humanitarian truce to allow aid access, followed by a nine-month political process a...

SUPKEM refutes claims linking Huruma mosque to affordable housing project
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

SUPKEM clarified that it has partnered with development stakeholders to construct modern income-generating infrastructure on a section of the property...

EACC raids homes, offices of senior Sports officials over Sh3 billion graft claims
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2025

The operation, conducted pursuant to court orders, is part of ongoing investigations into allegations of unlawful acquisition of public property, amou...

From India to Kasarani: The untold story of Raila Odinga’s final journey home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

According to Oburu, the family had initially planned a brief period at either Lee Funeral Home or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to prepare the b...

Nigeria condemns Trump’s war threats, says his genocide claims against Christians are baseless
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 02, 2025

Trump’s threat of military intervention in Nigeria sharply contradicts recent comments by his senior adviser on Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulo...

Makongeni Estate set for redevelopment under Ruto’s affordable housing plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Located near the Central Business District and key transport hubs, Makongeni sits on highly valuable land, drawing significant interest from developer...

MPs demand trader-centered designs in ESP market projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Committee chair Johana Ng’eno noted that market users must guide decisions on layout and security installations. He said the government should listen...

Kenya backs UN vote calling for end to US embargo on Cuba
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 30, 2025

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted the resolution titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the...

UN report accuses over 60 governments of enabling Gaza genocide through arms and trade ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

The report, authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accuses these nations of turning a blind eye as Gaza’s two million residents endure...

Construction sector rebounds as cement demand hits record high
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Production kept pace with demand, rising to 920,442 tonnes, up from 906,979 tonnes in July, ensuring adequate supply to meet the growing market.

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