Analysis
Inside United Nations: How the Secretary-General is chosen
The race to succeed António Guterres as the next leader of the United Nations is taking shape, marked by a streamlined field of candidates and…
Arthur Smith
Articles by Arthur Smith
News
KNCHR opens public input on 2026 reparations plan
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has opened a nationwide public participation process on the Draft Reparations Guidelines 2026, inviting citizens and stakeholders to…
News
Opposition urged to stop blaming Ruto for fuel price woes
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has urged opposition leaders to stop politicising discussions around fuel prices, saying the debate should focus on infrastructure financing realities.…
Africa
African Union condemns Israel for appointing envoy to Somaliland
African Union has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, warning that the move undermines Somalia sovereignty and risks destabilizing the…
News
Kenya unveils plan to recruit boda boda riders as security informants
Kenya government has unveiled a new strategy to strengthen grassroots intelligence by recruiting boda boda riders as security informants, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced.…
News
Oburu rejects calls to sack Trade and Energy CSs amid fuel scandal
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Odinga has rejected calls for the resignation of trade and energy cabinet secretaries, saying due process must guide accountability in…
Politics
ODM-UDA rift deepens as zoning dispute hits Nyanza rallies
Fresh cracks have emerged within the Orange Democratic Movement over its continued cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration, as disagreements over electoral zoning intensify ahead…
Africa
Egypt condemns Israel Somaliland envoy appointment as unlawful
Egypt has sharply condemned Israel appointment of a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, calling the move unlawful and a breach of international norms as tensions escalate…
News
IEBC registers 1.3 million new voters in just weeks
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has registered 1,370,930 new voters since the launch of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise on 30 March 2026,…
Africa
Somalia warns Israel over possible Bab el-Mandeb access curbs
Somalia has issued a sharp warning to Israel over potential restrictions on access to the strategic Bab el-Mandeb, escalating diplomatic tensions tied to Israel recent…