United States,USAID funding Stories

14 million at risk as USAID officially closes its doors after 64 years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

Kenya is among the countries already feeling the pinch, with gaps in funding for health, agriculture, and community development projects

Kenya moves Sh500 billion nuclear power plant to Siaya after Kilifi resistance, eyes 2034 commissioning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The proposed new site is Lwanda Kotieno in Rarieda Constituency, where government officials and political leaders say the local community has shown su...

Court finds former Nairobi PC Chelogoi has case to answer in land fraud involving Lower Kabete parcel
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

The prosecution alleges that between May 2020 and June 2021, Kirungu and Chelogoi fraudulently registered the land in Chelogoi's name while working at...

UNMISS report: 739 civilians killed in South Sudan’s deadliest quarter since 2020
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

The report shows that South Sudan recorded 1,607 victims of violence in the first quarter of 2025, including 679 injured, 149 abducted, and 40 subject...

Middle East and North Africa conflict leaves over 12 million children displaced or injured – UNICEF
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

According to UNICEF, 20,000 children have died and over 40,000 have been maimed, while the number of displaced minors now exceeds 12 million.

HELB opens loan and scholarship applications for university, TVET students until August 31
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

In the notice, HELB emphasised inclusivity by reiterating the urgency and commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds.

Three activists linked to June 25 protests freed on bail as police probe arson, looting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

In her ruling, Magistrate Irene Kahuya upheld the suspects' constitutional rights to liberty and bail, ordering their release on a cash bail of Sh200,...

MoH says Kenya fully stocked on vaccines as Sh4.9 billion allocation secures future supply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The funds, allocated in the 2025/26 financial year by the National Treasury, are expected to stabilise vaccine availability and support an expansive i...

DPP seeks transfer of Baby Samantha Pendo murder case to Kisumu over scene access, witness cost
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

Four police officers — John Chengo Masha, Linah Kosgey, Cyprine Robi Wankio, and James Rono — are charged with the 2017 murder of Samantha Pendo in Ki...

US embassy in Somalia sends condolences after 3 killed in Ugandan AU helicopter crash in Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 02, 2025

In a statement, the embassy extended sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Communications Authority denies censorship claims, defends live protest coverage ban as lawful
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

CA boss Mugonyi accused broadcasters of failing to activate profanity delay mechanisms, which led to the live airing of unfiltered, graphic and inflam...

Petition filed seeking removal of KeRRA boss Philemon Kandie over June protests
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

Mucunu accuses Kandie of violating multiple provisions of the Constitution, including abuse of office, breach of public trust, misuse of public resour...

Local authorities fund faces Senate scrutiny over staff ethnic makeup, disability inclusion gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The fund, which has 137 staff members, was praised for having 54.1 per cent women but criticised for employing only 1.46 per cent persons with disabil...

UN Security Council extends sanctions on DRC
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

The sanctions, first imposed years ago, include restrictions on arms transfers, financial assets and travel for individuals and groups linked to armed...

Rwanda to host 2025 World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Kigali
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The two-day celebrations in Kigali will highlight Kiswahili’s growing role in regional integration, education, diplomacy, and economic development.

Former Nairobi water company employee to face trial for forging Zetech diploma to secure job
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

Brenda Nelly Sulungai was placed on her defence after the court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support all three char...

Over 50,000 university-eligible students miss out on KUCCPS placement despite meeting entry grade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Although a significant number of eligible candidates missed out on placement, those who applied appeared to favour degree programmes in engineering an...

MPs slam university, TVET heads over audit failures, mismanagement and hiring violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

During a session on Tuesday, legislators warned of tough sanctions, stressing that the culture of impunity in public universities and colleges must be...

Kenya courts UK deals amid infrastructure lessons and uneven gains in London visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 01, 2025

The Nairobi Railway City project was touted as a major win for British architects, engineers, and legal consultants, with financing expected to come t...

National Assembly passes Bill to anchor NG-CDF, NGAAF, SOF in Constitution, paves way for Senate review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The Bill was passed unanimously, with 304 MPs voting in favour during the Second Reading and 298 supporting it at the Third Reading, with no single vo...

Nairobi hits record Sh13.7 billion revenue in 2024/25, surpassing last year by Sh1 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The county credits the record-breaking performance to enhanced collection efforts, the adoption of digital systems, and stricter enforcement targeting...

National Integrity Alliance demands CS Murkomen, IG Kanja’s resignation over police brutality and rights abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...

High Court overturns suspension of Isiolo County clerk, citing procedural irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

The court found that the board, which has the legal mandate to discipline the clerk, has not sat to initiate a disciplinary process against him.

Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10 million active users, driving digital growth after Sh281 billion investment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 01, 2025

According to the company, its 4G network now covers more than half of the population, with 3,141 live sites in more than 150 towns and cities.

Chilli farming transforms Kilifi economy as new processing plant boosts jobs and incomes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 02, 2025

Karembo Kahindi, a local farmer from Ganze Sub-County, is among many whose lives have significantly improved since she began growing chillies.

KNUT issues seven-day strike notice after talks with TSC over CBA collapse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Following the failed talks with the TSC on Tuesday, KNUT has issued a seven-day strike notice, warning of nationwide disruption in public schools star...

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo warns youth against Libya-based human trafficking syndicate
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2025

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo expressed concern that families were being impoverished by selling their livestock to raise ransom money...

US Embassy warns Ugandans against misusing tourist visas for births
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

While the immigration rules apply to all US visa holders worldwide, the Embassy in Kampala highlighted the growing trend among Ugandans using tourist...

Saba Saba: Protests loom on July 7 as lobby issues Ruto fresh demands
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 01, 2025

The National Alternative Alliance, a consortium of political parties and civil societies, said they are planning to rally Kenyans to commemorate Saba...

Over 310,000 students placed in universities, colleges and TVETs in 2025 KUCCPS results
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Education CS Julius Ogamba disclosed that out of the 244,563 candidates who qualified for degree programmes, 201,695 applied for placement to various...

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