Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched an official visit to France with a series of senior-level engagements aimed at strengthening Kenya’s diplomatic agenda ahead of the Africa–France Summit. The meetings brought together officials from Kenya’s Embassy in Paris and the Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, focusing on aligning priorities and
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Gachagua Criticises Foreign Traders Dominating Nairobi Markets
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has raised concern over the growing presence of foreign hawkers, particularly Chinese nationals, in Nairobi’s informal trading spaces, arguing that the trend is hurting local entrepreneurs. Gachagua made the remarks on Thursday, January 9, while touring several major markets in the capital as part of
Japan Nuclear Regulator Probes Security Breach After Staffer Loses Work Phone in China
Japan’s nuclear watchdog is investigating a potential security breach after one of its employees lost a government-issued phone containing sensitive information while traveling in China, according to local media reports. The employee, who works for the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), reportedly misplaced the phone during a personal visit to Shanghai. The
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Strengthens Global Strategic Advantage
Deep beneath the red soils of southern China lies a resource that has quietly reshaped global power dynamics. In Jiangxi province, vast deposits of rare earth minerals are extracted through a tightly controlled and heavily guarded industry that plays a critical role in modern technology and global security. These minerals
Kenya Secures Extended Repayment Terms for SGR Loans
The Kenyan government has secured a major financial reprieve after successfully renegotiating the repayment terms of loans taken from China to finance the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). President William Ruto’s administration confirmed that the revised agreement will significantly ease pressure on public finances and improve debt sustainability. Under the new arrangement,
Deported Kenyan Mother Pleads for Return of Daughter
A Kenyan mother is desperately appealing for assistance after being forced to leave her three-year-old daughter in Saudi Arabia following her deportation. Penina Wanjiru, a 31-year-old resident of Bahati, Nakuru, says her life has been shattered by the separation and the unclear government procedures preventing her child from returning home. Wanjiru
Olunga Shines as Al Arabi Edge Al Akhor 5–4 in a League Cup
Al Arabi's captain Michael Olunga marks another outstanding performance after leading his team to a 5-4 victory over Al Akhor in the seventh round of the Qatar Stars League Cup, which was held on November 29, 2025.Olunga scored a goal, sandwiched between Sarabia's three goals.The former Wolves player, who
Kenya’s Legal Eagle Soars to The Hague: Prof. Phoebe Okowa Elected to the World Court
In a landmark victory that cements Kenya’s diplomatic prestige on the global stage, esteemed legal scholar Prof. Phoebe Okowa has been elected as a Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The historic election, concluded after four intense rounds of voting in both the United Nations General Assembly and the
