As Kenyans try to embrace the loss of her candidate Raila Odinga during the African Union Commision (AUC) elections in Ethiopia, questions have emerged as to which countries actually threw their weight behind the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader. Raila lost the AUC elections after many rounds that saw him drop
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List of 16 SADC Countries threatening Raila Odinga’s AU Bid
As the African Union (AU) gears up for the election of its next Chairperson, Raila Odinga's candidacy faces significant challenges, particularly from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The recent statement from SADC emphasizes the need for a leader who can unite the continent, suggesting that support for Odinga may
African nations face uncertainty as US policy shifts under Trump
In recent weeks, several African countries have been thrown into uncertainty following a series of policy changes introduced by United States President Donald Trump since his inauguration last month. Within his first week in office, President Trump signed a record 36 executive orders, including a 90-day pause on foreign aid
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
New dates announced for African Nations Championship
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the new dates for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will now take place from August 2 to 30, 2023. The tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, was originally slated for February but was postponed to allow the hosting nations
KNEC releases 2024 KPSEA results for primary school learners
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has officially announced the release of the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) results. In a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday, KNEC confirmed that the results, which are a crucial part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), are now accessible via the Competency-Based
Call for clarity on Migingo Island as report remains under wraps
The African Human Rights Bureau, led by Executive Director Dan Alila, is urging the Kenyan government to clarify the status of Migingo Island following a joint survey conducted with Uganda in 2014. Alila has expressed concerns that the findings of this taxpayer-funded survey have neither been made public nor implemented,
76% of Kenyans believe country is headed in the wrong direction
We’re the opposition with or without Raila – Karua
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has said that being in the Opposition side is not based on Azimio leader Raila Odinga's presence or absence.Speaking on Thursday, Karua said whether Raila gets the African Union Commission chairmanship or not, her party will remain the voice of the people.She insisted that the
Nigeria’s protesters asked not to copy Kenya
President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians planning next week's nationwide protests, saying they are the work of “sinister” protesters.Organisers are said to have drawn inspiration from events in Kenya.Protesters in the East African nation are now calling on President William Ruto to resign after winning key demands - including