Global condom prices are expected to rise sharply as the world’s largest manufacturer warns of significant cost increases linked to the ongoing Iran war, which has disrupted key supply chains and raw materials. Malaysia based Karex Bhd, which produces more than five billion condoms annually accounting for roughly one in five sold globally, said it…
The government of Kenya has enumerated 13,000 residents in Kibera Soweto C and D villages as part of a major affordable housing and relocation initiative aimed at transforming one of Africa’s largest informal settlements. The exercise, conducted under the Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Programme, is a key pillar of President :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}’s government to expand access…
Lawmakers in Kenya have approved the ratification of five Defence Cooperation Agreements with foreign partners, endorsing deeper military and security collaboration while attaching strict conditions to safeguard national sovereignty, human rights and the environment. The National Assembly endorsed the agreements between Kenya and France, the Czech Republic, China, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe following a detailed review…
Kenyan government has released KSh23.4 billion in capitation funds for the second term ahead of Monday school reopening, in a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted learning across the country. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the funds are expected to hit schools accounts by Friday, giving administrators enough time to prepare for learners returning…
Nigerian authorities have formally charged six individuals, including a retired major-general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, according to court documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The accused were all in custody as of Tuesday, while a seventh suspect, former…
Ugandan and Congolese forces have rescued at least 200 civilians who had been held captive by the Allied Democratic Forces, an armed group linked to the Islamic State in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ugandan military said Monday the captives were freed last week during a joint operation targeting rebel positions near the…
Kenya political landscape has expanded with the official certification of the Renaissance Party, a new entrant linked to the People Renaissance Movement. The party registration by relevant authorities clears the way for its participation in national politics, marking a significant development ahead of its anticipated formal launch in August. The certification process, overseen by the…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned state visit to Eswatini after several African countries denied his aircraft permission to pass through their airspace, escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Officials in Taipei said Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar withdrew previously granted overflight permits following what they described as sustained diplomatic pressure from China. The…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is set to travel to Nairobi on 23 April 2026 to attend the Africa We Build Summit 2026, a high-level gathering aimed at accelerating infrastructure development across the continent. The two-day summit will take place at JW Marriott in Westlands, Nairobi, bringing together senior government officials, financiers and private sector leaders…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed allegations linking him to a reported land dispute, describing the claims as false, misleading and lacking any factual basis. In a statement issued Tuesday, 21 April, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, through its Head of Communications Julius Sigei, said reports published in a local daily were…
