IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu Stories

IGAD hails Somalia agreement as milestone for national unity, peace
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu commended both parties for their leadership and political will, calling the agreement an important move towa...

Long-distance drivers decry being forced to take Mpox vaccine, demand voluntary participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Association said drivers feel sidelined in decision-making and fear being used as test subjects for new health interventions.

KNEC gives Kenyans until 2027 to resit KCSE exams before end of 8-4-4 system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Secondary school candidates will sit the KCSE between November 3 and 21, 2025.

IGAD urges vigilance as region hits key counter-terrorism milestones
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 27, 2025

Mandera County experienced abductions of government officials and IED attacks, while in Lamu County, there were ambushes on security patrols in the Bo...

SpaceX’s Starship completes first successful test after previous launch failures
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

The launch was closely watched after three earlier missions ended in failure, including one in June when a rocket exploded on the pad.

African governance slumps, Kenya stagnates in new global index
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 27, 2025

Kenya, once showing gradual improvement, has now plateaued, remaining stuck at position 94 in the 2025 rankings, the same spot it held in 2024.

Halal business workshop seeks to drive growth in East Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 26, 2025

Discussions centred on potential collaborations in promoting halal science, including building academic networks, transferring scientific knowledge, a...

Agriculture and Food Authority licenses 152 coffee dealers, rejects claims of export monopoly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

The authority noted that the licensing procedure is open and transparent, dismissing concerns that one company or a group of companies could be handed...

Kenya’s Singapore dream meets hard realities as country joins 13 African states at Singapore summit
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 25, 2025

Singapore remains one of the world's most efficient states, with corruption virtually absent and red tape slashed for both business and visitors.

US suspends chikungunya vaccine after reports of severe side effects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

Ixchiq is one of only two vaccines approved by the FDA for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that mainly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions...

Financial crisis looms for 26 counties as Controller of Budget rejects budgets citing irregularities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

Eighteen counties had their budget documents returned for failing to link allocations to specific projects, disguising recurrent expenses as developme...

Tanzania introduces new passenger tax for international travellers flying to and from the country
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Authorities maintain that the VI Tax will help Tanzania modernise its immigration controls and improve the passenger experience.

Reprieve for women struggling with infertility as committee backs reproductive technology Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2025

If passed by Parliament, it will bring comprehensive regulation to Kenya’s assisted reproductive technology sector, offering renewed hope to many fami...

Africa: A tentative start in mass vaccine production
DW News  |  Aug 22, 2025

Since COVID, there've been growing initiatives in Africa to start producing vaccines and medicines locally, thus gaining greater independence from glo...

Garissa residents demand stricter regulations on hazardous substances in oil exploration
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2025

The residents expressed concerns over the use of hazardous substances and waste dumping by companies that undertook previous oil exploration missions...

UN calls for unity, support on day of remembrance for terrorism victims
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

This day was set aside by a General Assembly resolution to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the fu...

Moja Expressway dismisses fake notice on closure of section of expressway ahead of Gachagua arrival
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The clarification follows widespread social media claims that the expressway was temporarily closed due to a procession by supporters of former Deputy...

Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif wins 2025 People’s Choice Award for education reforms
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2025

Other winners included Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, who was awarded for excellence in social welfare, alongside Fernandez Barasa (Kakamega), N...

UDA ordered to reinstate Gloria Orwoba after tribunal finds expulsion unlawful
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The tribunal barred the Registrar of Political Parties from removing Orwoba’s name from the party register based on the contested decision and ordered...

Government extends public service payroll deadline to 18th of every month
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

All Ministries, Departments, Agencies, County Governments, State Corporations and Constitutional Commissions have been warned against late submissions...

Spotify’s new ‘mix’ tool turns playlists into DJ sets
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

The new feature, dubbed “Mix”, is a tool that brings seamless transitions, beat syncing, and manual mixing controls to a user's everyday playlists.

Microsoft Excel integrates Copilot AI to streamline spreadsheet workflows
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

Copilot for Excel is now available to Microsoft 365 commercial subscribers with the Copilot add-on license. Microsoft plans to extend availability to...

Court summons government pathologist in Jeff Mwathi murder inquest
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 20, 2025

Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi issued the directive to Dr Ndegwa and two other doctors who conducted post-mortem examinations on Mwathi, wh...

Families of Gen Z protest victims demand justice before compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The families emphasised that any compensation process must be guided by justice, accountability, and direct dialogue with survivors rather than interm...

House Committee rejects Ruto-backed presidential transition Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

Introduced in February and sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, the Bill sought to enforce stricter financial and administrative restrictio...

Nairobi hosts regional security talks as leaders push to seal porous borders against terrorism
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Delegates from 15 countries have called for stronger intelligence sharing, advanced surveillance and community-led early warning systems to curb cross...

Alliance Girls High School teacher accused of sexual abuse resigns from TSC after 26 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

Peter Albert Ayiro said he could no longer endure the persistent threats, public shame and attacks on his character, ending his 26-year teaching caree...

Microsoft: Cheaper Xbox Cloud gaming plan will soon be available for users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 19, 2025

Now, Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart, during an interview with The Verge, has suggested that the company is looking at cheaper and more accessible way...

MPs probe KEBS's controversial vehicle inspection tender
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The inquiry comes after traders raised alarm over a KEBS directive requiring importers of used vehicles to pay an additional Sh12,000 for validation d...

Mpox outbreak: What you need to know to stay safe
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 16, 2025

The growing wave of Mpox infections poses an increasing risk to Kenya, as delayed vaccination efforts and overstretched healthcare systems leave vulne...

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