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Cabinet Secretaries announce fresh state appointments across various ministries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

CS Murkomen made six appointments to the Firearms Licensing Board. Jemimah Akinyi, Hussein Bakari, Edwin Wanjohi, Nancy Muthoni, Solomon Kibet, and Su...

Somalia offers US exclusive control of air bases, ports
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

The offer could give the United States a firmer military presence in the Horn of Africa region as it looks to counter the threat from militants in Som...

Kenyans warned over unregistered real estate agents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

The board emphasized that those who meet the legal requirements are issued a Registration Certificate and an Annual Practising Certificate, which must...

Nyakang’o flags Public Works department over Sh1.34 billion spent on non-existent projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The lack of progress despite the substantial expenditure has raised concerns over possible financial mismanagement within the department.

Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war
Reuters  |  Mar 23, 2025

South Sudan's United Nations peacekeeping chief, Nicholas Haysom, has also said he is concerned the country is "on the brink of relapse into civil war...

Islamic State in Somalia: The terrorist group’s origins, rise and recent battlefield defeats
The Conversation  |  Mar 21, 2025

The Islamic State’s reputation in Somalia is often overstated. The group has never captured or held large territories.

US-China trade war threatens global science and research collaboration
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 19, 2025

WEF, in its deliberations, reiterates that the ripple effects of these tensions are expected to extend far beyond the two nations, affecting other cou...

Queen Maxima dazzles Kenyans with her elegant sense of style during state visit
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 18, 2025

According to local media, her wardrobe transitioned from casual to more formal looks upon her marriage to her husband—then a Prince and heir apparent...

Senators reject Treasury’s Sh405 billion allocation for counties, demand Sh465 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Governors have been pushing for at least Sh547 billion as their equitable share, arguing that anything less would hinder service delivery.

Agencies of shame: How state departments spent Sh14 billion with no tangible results
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Nyakang’o has now called for stricter budget monitoring and adherence to results-based allocation of resources to enhance service delivery.

South Africa says envoy expulsion 'regrettable' but ties with US remain strong
Amina Wako  |  Mar 15, 2025

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced on Friday that Rasool was "no longer welcome," accusing him of being a "race-baiting politician" cri...

Ethiopia's Boro Democratic Party says two more leaders arrested in Benishangul-Gumuz
Addis Standard  |  Mar 15, 2025

BDP accused the regional administration of “inciting unrest” beyond the purpose for which the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council was established.

Sudan, Somalia, Somaliland caught in alleged US-Israel talks to relocate Palestinians
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

US and Israeli officials, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the issue, confirmed contacts with Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland.

Concerns over financial priorities as Sh8bn put into State House, lodges renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living

Lavish travel spending persists as MPs, State House splash Sh7.8 billion in six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The CoB notes that MPs emerged as the highest spenders, consuming Sh3.89 billion, which represents 40.7 per cent of the total travel expenditure.

South Sudan slams travel advisories from US, Britain
XINHUA  |  Mar 13, 2025

Mayen told reporters that the government has taken all necessary steps to restore order following last week's arrests of several opposition and milita...

State House, NIS among 18 agencies overspending taxpayer’s money despite austerity measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Treasury data indicates that although overall recurrent spending dropped by 7.60 per cent to Sh746 billion compared to the previous year, some agencie...

Counties risk penalties over Sh91.2 billion unpaid pension deductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

Despite the Treasury forming a task force last year to address the growing pension arrears, the debt continues to rise.

AU calls for ceasefire, dialogue in South Sudan amid increased violence in Nasir County
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

South Sudan first plunged into civil war in December 2013 following a political falling-out within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Army.

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