Washington, D.C. — In a sweeping escalation of his protectionist trade agenda, former President Donald Trump has announced a significant hike in the United States' baseline tariff rate, raising it to 15 percent on a broad range of imported goods. The move, unveiled during a campaign-style speech focused on his economic
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Fathime Omari: Kilifi’s Trailblazing Female Football Coach
Gachagua Woos Sifuna After ODM Ouster Drama
When former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warned the embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna of his impending removal from the party, many viewed his statement as mere political bravado. At that moment, it seemed like a display of brinkmanship within the ever-changing landscape of opposition politics. However,
Alcohol Abuse and Liver Damage: A Kenyan Man’s Warning Story
Do you recall the times when you visited entertainment venues with friends, often feeling out of place for not consuming alcohol? Your friends would enthusiastically describe the sensations of a drink, commonly referred to as ‘kamnyweso’, urging you to take a sip. Before long, you might find yourself graduating from
Ruto’s SHA Struggles as Kenyans Bypass Primary Healthcare
President Ruto’s ambitious Social Health Authority (SHA) faces increasing challenges as patients increasingly seek larger hospitals, highlighting significant weaknesses in Kenya’s primary healthcare system and jeopardizing the sustainability of the new health financing model.Although SHA is legally mandated and integral to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda, recent analyses reveal substantial
Police Urge Calm After Fatal Incident Sparks Overnight Unrest in Huruma
Nairobi police have issued a strong appeal for calm following a night of violent unrest in the Huruma estate, triggered by a fatal incident involving a local youth. According to preliminary police reports, the disturbance began after a young man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with officers on
Land Disputes and Urban Harvests: Kenyans Seek Solutions on Two Fronts
Hundreds of families living as squatters along the Ewaso Nyiro River are making an urgent plea for government intervention in a decades-long land conflict. The community, asserting ancestral ties to the area, faces competing claims from ranchers and conservationists, leaving them in a state of legal limbo and under constant
Jack Lang rejects Epstein-linked claims as investigation begins
Former French culture minister Jack Lang has dismissed allegations linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein as “baseless,” as French authorities open a preliminary investigation into financial dealings connected to his name. Lang, who served as culture minister under President François Mitterrand and later held several senior public roles, said he
Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Tariffs on Nations Trading with Iran
In a significant escalation of economic pressure, former President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that authorizes the United States to impose tariffs on any country that continues to trade with Iran. The order, unveiled Friday, represents a hardline strategy aimed at fully isolating Iran’s economy and curtailing
Miguna Defends Oketch Salah Amid Raila’s Inner Circle Claims
Lawyer Miguna Miguna has firmly defended businessman Oketch Salah, asserting that the recent public criticism directed at him is both unwarranted and fails to acknowledge his long-standing relationship with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Miguna, who has never met Salah, argues that the scrutiny aimed at him is “hypocritical, unreasonable, and