Kenya and the United States have signed a historic Health Cooperation Framework making Kenya the first country to enter a government-to-government agreement with the US.In the agreement, the United States will invest directly in government health institutions and not NGOs.The US will commit $1.6 billion (KSh208 billion) to Kenya over
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Mudavadi: Ruto Intervened to Secure Release of Kenyan Activists from Uganda
Foreign Affairs Minister and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that President William Ruto personally intervened to secure the release of activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo from Uganda.Speaking to the media in Western Kenya following the Malava Constituency by-election campaigns on Friday, November 21, 2025, the Prime CS
Museveni Sparks Outrage After Remarks on Indian Ocean Access
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has once again stirred hornet by claiming that there would be possible future war over the accessibility of Africa's largest water body, the Indian Ocean.Speaking during a radio talk show in Mbale state lodge in Mbale City, Uganda, the veteran leader said that there would be
Luhya Leaders Show Cultural Unity in Farewell to Raila
Raila’s Final Flight Back to Kenya Most Tracked
A Nation in Mourning: Power Flags Lowered as Kenya Pays Tribute to Raila Odinga
In a silent but powerful gesture of respect, the Deputy President’s vehicle was seen without its official flag on Thursday morning, symbolizing a nation united in grief. The removal came just hours after President William Ruto declared seven days of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila
ODM at 20: Raila Turns Milestone into Political Statement
Raila Odinga 's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is not treating its 20th anniversary as a mere commemoration, but also to reclaim contested ground. For party leader Raila Odinga, the milestone has become an opportunity to measure loyalty—sending a signal that ODM intends to remain a central player in the run-up
Government introduces new work permit for international NGO employees
The Government of Kenya has announced a new work permit for employees of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working or residing in the country. The permit, which comes with a fee exceeding Sh150,000, was introduced following amendments to the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations Act, gazetted by Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary
Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th President
President Ruto asks unions to focus on more jobs
President William Ruto wants trade unions to change their approach to labour issues and challenged them to expand their focus from salary increment to creation of more jobs and more savings. “Let us rally to employ more youth. Your success cannot be measured only through the increase of salaries,” he said.