Four suspects have been arraigned before the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Law Courts in Nairobi, facing charges of trafficking cannabis following a seizure in Athi River, Machakos County. The accused Marieta Mbula Nzuki, Irene Muthike Kasola, Josephat Mwangi Maina and Margaret Mbithe Musyoki appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges during their…
Kenya has renewed its commitment to transforming its HIV response, signaling a strategic shift aimed at ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Health officials say the next phase of the response will focus on integrating HIV services into broader healthcare systems while strengthening domestic ownership and sustainability. The push was underscored by…
Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Odinga has publicly stated that his late brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, did not like ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna — a candid revelation that has stirred fresh debate within Kenya’s opposition ranks and cast new light on the internal dynamics of a party still coming to terms…
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and rival M23 rebels have pledged to protect civilians and ease humanitarian aid deliveries under a new agreement reached after days of negotiations in Switzerland. The deal, announced Saturday in a joint statement shared by the United States Department of State, follows five days of talks…
Pope Leo XIV called on Angolans to build hope and confront deep rooted divisions and corruption as he addressed tens of thousands of worshippers during an open air Mass on the outskirts of the capital, Luanda. Speaking Sunday in Kilamba, the pontiff reflected on Angola turbulent past, including its decades long civil war, and urged…
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 a more transparent selection process. With Guterres second term set to conclude on 31 December, the global body is deep into identifying its next Secretary-General, who will assume office on…
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 submit memoranda and comments aimed at strengthening justice and compensation mechanisms for victims of human rights violations. In a public notice issued in line with Article 10(2)(a) of the Constitution…
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i has intensified his political offensive against President William Ruto government, blaming it for what he described as a deepening health sector crisis while stepping up preparations for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of a Jubilee Party office in Gatundu Town, Kiambu County, Matiang’i said the government…
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. His remarks come amid renewed public concern over the cost of fuel and the role of taxation in shaping pump prices in Kenya, where rising living costs have intensified scrutiny…
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 Horn of Africa. In a statement, the African Union Commission expressed deep concern over Israel action, reiterating its commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. The bloc emphasized…
