40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs

40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs

Approximately 40,000 Kenyans employed through USAID-funded programs are at risk of losing their jobs following the US government’s decision to shut down overseas missions and merge USAID with the State Department. The move, part of a broader restructuring of foreign aid under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s

Trump’s Gaza “Takeover” Proposal receives global condemnation

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding a U.S. "takeover" of the Gaza Strip, a wave of condemnation has emerged from Palestinians, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other nations. Trump’s vision includes turning Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East" and suggests resettling Palestinians in countries such as Jordan and Egypt,

“Foreign aid is a Privilege not a Right” Uhuru Kenyatta on Trump’s Aid Cuts

"Foreign aid is a Privilege not a Right"-Uhuru Kenyatta support Trump's Aid Cuts

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta commented on the backlash from some leaders over Donald Trump's decision to cut U.S. financial aid, including contributions from USAID. Kenyatta expressed astonishment at the disappointment expressed by these leaders, emphasizing that the United States is not their government nor their nation. He questioned their

US withdrawal from WHO: Implications for global health and Africa

In a significant geopolitical shift, the United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that is poised to have profound implications for global health, particularly in developing countries. As one of the largest financial contributors to the WHO, the US exit raises

US Senate approves crackdown on migrant criminal suspects

In a significant legislative move, the U.S. Senate voted on Monday to expand pretrial incarceration for foreign criminal suspects, aligning with the Republican-led Congress’s commitment to enhance immigration enforcement following Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term. The newly passed legislation, known as the Laken Riley Act, mandates the detention of

Highlights of President Donald Trump’s Speech

In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump outlined a bold agenda for his administration: National Emergency at the Southern Border: Trump declared a national emergency to halt illegal immigration and initiate the return of undocumented individuals with criminal records. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord: The U.S. will exit the Paris Climate