President William Samoei Ruto has given a list of Individuals to fly to India immediately following the passing on of the former prime minister Raila Amollo Odinga. While giving a speech at statehouse on Wednesday, president Ruto mourned Raila as a national hero who not only fought for the rights of
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Raila Odinga Dies In India from Heart Attack
Former prime minister Raila Odinga has passed on. Raila, who was undergoing treatment in India, is said to have died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a morning walk on Wednesday, October 15. He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. According to reports from India, his daughter and
Peter Obi Calls for Ethical, Youth-Centric Leadership to Drive Africa’s Renaissance
Washington D.C., 5th October2025] – In a powerful and widely attended virtual webinar hosted by the Global Peace Foundation, His Excellency Peter Obi, former Presidential candidate in Nigeria, delivered a compelling address on the urgent need for ethical leadership and youth empowerment to unlock Africa’s vast potential. The event, titled
City Barber Jose Jay Crowned Kenya’s Next Superstar, Wins 1M In Grand Finale
NAIROBI, Kenya – Monday, September 22, 2025 – Jose Jay, a 28-year-old barber and gospel singer from Donholm, Nairobi, was crowned the winner of the inaugural Next Superstar Kenya competition at a live finale held at Charter Hall, City Hall, Nairobi on Sunday, 21st September from 7.30pm. He walked away with the grand
IPOA unveils 2025–2030 Strategic Plan to Deepen Police Accountability and Public Trust
Kenya today unveiled IPOA Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, signaling a renewed national push for professional, rights‑respecting policing. Chief Justice Martha Koome led the launch in Nairobi, bringing together state actors, civil society, and international partners united in building a police service that is both accountable and human rights compliant. The
IPOA and GPF Kenya Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Accountability and Peacebuilding
Nairobi, Kenya — August 16, 2025. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Global Peace Foundation Kenya (GPF-Kenya) convened a high-level meeting to explore areas of collaboration, with discussions pointing toward a potential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The engagement, held on August 16, brought together senior IPOA leadership and
Tanzanian Election Drama: Luhaga Mpina disqualified, Clearing path for Suluhu
In a surprising reversal, Tanzania’s electoral commission has disqualified Luhaga Mpina, the head of the country’s second-largest opposition party, for the second time. The decision comes just days after a separate ruling had briefly cleared his nomination, only to be overturned in a new development that reshapes the presidential contest. Mpina’s
Safaricom Data Places Officer Isaiah Murangiri at Scene of Rex Masai Shooting
Nairobi, Kenya — New revelations in the ongoing inquest into the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Rex Kanyike Masai have placed Police Constable Isaiah Murangiri squarely in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) at the time of the incident. Masai was shot on Moi Avenue near Kencom on June 20, 2024, during
Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli Resigns Amid Gen Z Protests
Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli announced his resignation on Tuesday, as nationwide protests led by the younger generation demanded stronger anti-corruption and anti-censorship measures. Oli’s aide confirmed the move to Reuters, signaling fresh political uncertainty for the Himalayan nation. The resignation comes after violent protests that left at least
Kenyans Must now list all Social Media Handles when applying for US Visas
In a recent move that has caught the attention of many Kenyans planning to travel to the United States, the US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a new warning regarding visa applications. Beginning immediately, all applicants are required to disclose their social media handles for the past five years when