UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Stories

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...

Capitation withheld from 29 schools pending verification, Education CS Ogamba tells MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Education CS Julius Ogamba said the affected schools are newly established and are being assessed before funds can be disbursed.

Mombasa turns trash into opportunity through historic Sh17 billion waste management partnership
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Mombasa residents and youth groups are leading a Sh17 billion waste clean-up initiative, creating jobs and restoring the city’s streets after decades...

Soy United register first win in FKF National Super League midweek matches
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 29, 2025

Alfred Ratolo scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute following a clever pass from Harrison Mwandike.

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei blasts independent commissions for high salaries, poor service delivery
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Koskei said many independent offices have neglected their core responsibilities under the guise of independence, despite being heavily funded by taxpa...

How birth poop and infections can put newborn babies’ lives in serious danger
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 29, 2025

In Kenya, the neonatal mortality rate stands at 21–22 per 1,000 live births, with sepsis responsible for approximately 16 per cent of these deaths — a...

Dutch national accused of drug trafficking, assault remanded for 14 days in Diani
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Horst is being investigated for four offences: trafficking in narcotic drugs, malicious damage to property, assault causing actual bodily harm, and cr...

WFP warns Sudan aid at risk after expulsion of top officials amid worsening hunger
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 29, 2025

WFP warned that the expulsions come at a critical moment for Sudan, where over 24 million people face acute food insecurity.

Atlas Copco engages Nairobi’s Muslim community to showcase industrial solutions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 29, 2025

Participants gained insights into solutions that power construction, manufacturing, and healthcare industries across Kenya.

Petitioner seeks court order to suspend IEBC’s 2027 General Election activities amid claims of legal irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The petitioner argues that the commission's current activities are being undertaken under a flawed legal and governance framework that may render the...

Government to release KPSEA and KJSEA results in December, KCSE results in January next year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

noted that the government had made adequate preparations to ensure all national examinations run smoothly and are released on schedule.

Global food prices ease as East Africa slips deeper into hunger – report
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 29, 2025

AGRA cautions that continued below-average rains could push some areas into crisis, especially as poor harvests and constrained labour income further...

Gaza: 91 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes as truce falters
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 29, 2025

Reports from medical sources in Gaza indicate that the overnight assault targeted homes, vehicles, tents housing displaced families, and a hospital in...

Petition filed to bar Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga from office over alleged hate speech
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The petitioners are asking the court to suspend Governor Kahiga from performing his duties pending the outcome of the case, arguing that his continued...

High Court rules in favour of KRA in Sh1.1 billion tax dispute, orders fresh tribunal hearing
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled in Zhao's favour, finding that the 60-day period within which KRA was required to issue its objection decision should h...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, officials targeted in EACC corruption sweep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

EACC officers executed court-approved warrants during the exercise, seeking documents and evidence related to the multi-million shilling project.

Counties undermining UHC by redirecting reimbursements, Health Committee says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Endebess MPRobert Pukose, who chairs the Health Committee, condemned counties for diverting reimbursements, saying the practice is illegal and harms p...

Joho asks court to dismiss petition challenging his suitability for public office
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

CS Hassan Joho has urged the High Court in Mombasa to throw out a petition seeking to have him declared unfit to hold any public office, terming it ba...

CS Wandayi, senators clash over county wayleave fees in Energy Bill debate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

This change would allow counties direct control over fees from electricity lines, substations, and other state-owned infrastructure running through pu...

Side hustles gain ground as stagnant salaries push youth to rethink work
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Stagnant wages, rising expenses, and the appeal of financial independence are prompting employees to manage multiple income streams, blending formal e...

After controversial stints, Vincent Karega takes helm of Rwanda’s new embassy in Algeria
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 29, 2025

His new assignment in Algiers represents Rwanda's first resident embassy in Algeria — a move that signals Kigali's growing interest in North Africa as...

Tighter household budgets stall land purchases in Nairobi’s satellite towns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

HassConsult noted that Sh1 million invested in satellite town land in 2007 would now be worth Sh13.23 million, compared with Sh7.4 million in Nairobi...

IEBC unveils tough new rules for recalling underperforming MCAs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The rigorous requirements indicate that only petitions with substantial backing and strong evidence will move forward, limiting frivolous or political...

Tanzania heads to polls with President Samia expected to secure another term in one-sided election
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 29, 2025

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country's first female head of state, is widely expected to retain power in what observers describe as a contest wi...

Senate probe uncovers unpaid loans by ex-governors, county officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

In Meru County, all three former governors, Peter Munya, Kiraitu Murungi, and Kawira Mwangaza, owe a combined Sh58.04 million to the county’s Executiv...

Parents to pay for school property destroyed during student strikes, CS Ogamba warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Ogamba noted that the government will not fund reconstructions, stressing that all costs must be borne by parents and school administrations to preven...

Kenyan government defends protest crackdown after UN raises alarm over rights violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Mudavadi reassured the UN that these matters were already under active investigation by independent constitutional bodies, including the Judiciary, th...

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