President William Ruto issued a formal apology on Wednesday, extending his regrets to Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenyan youth over past grievances that may have strained relationships. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park, Ruto emphasized the importance of rebuilding ties and fostering unity, framing Kenya’s current trajectory as
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Boniface Mwangi rescued in Ukunda after Suluhu frees him
In a relief to many, activist Boniface Mwangi has been located alive in Ukunda, following more than three days of detention in Tanzania, his family has confirmed. Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi also verified Mwangi’s release, speaking through a government spokesperson. According to Mwangi’s lawyer, James
List of 22 African countries that voted for Raila in the AUC Race in Ethiopia
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
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,
