Kenya Safaricom has issued a public apology to customers following widespread complaints about its newly launched My OneApp, acknowledging that the rollout failed to meet user expectations. In a statement shared with customers, the telecommunications company said it was sincerely sorry for the poor experience encountered by many users attempting to access and navigate the…
Kenya Parliament has begun reviewing a proposed law aimed at reducing fuel costs, offering potential relief to households and businesses grappling with rising prices. The Bill, which seeks to amend the Value Added Tax Act, was formally introduced in the National Assembly through its First Reading, marking the start of the legislative process. If passed,…
The Senate has summoned Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to answer for a surge in politically instigated violence across the country. Lawmakers say the move is aimed at seeking accountability and establishing a clear strategy to curb escalating unrest that has increasingly targeted civilians, leaders and businesses. The…
Somalia has rejected Israel reported decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, describing the move as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The federal government said the action undermines Somalia status as a unified state recognized within its existing borders under international law. In a statement issued on 16 April 2026, officials…
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of illegal possession of a firearm and discharging it in public, in a ruling that could reshape the country political landscape. The verdict follows a long-running legal case stemming from a 2018 incident in which…
The Kenya Tea Development Authority KTDA has raised alarm over a deepening crisis in the country’s tea sector, citing rising fuel prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East as key threats to production, exports and farmer earnings. Kenya’s tea industry faces mounting pressure as rising fuel costs and Middle East conflict disrupt exports, delay…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has ordered St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital to pay KSh525,000 to a patient after finding it liable for unlawfully disclosing sensitive medical information. In a determination issued under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait ruled that the hospital violated key data protection principles by…
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday, launching a high profile leg of his 10 day African tour that has quickly evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint, drawing sharp criticism from United States President Donald Trump. The pontiff, the first American born pope, used his visit to amplify calls for peace, justice and ethical leadership…
Israel has appointed Michael Lotem as its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening ties with the self-declared republic following its recent recognition. The move comes months after Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained widespread…
Djibouti’s longtime President Ismail Omar Guelleh has claimed a landslide victory in the country’s latest elections, ushering in his sixth consecutive term in the Horn of Africa country. Guelleh secured 97.81 percent of the votes cast on Friday, according to official results published by Djibouti’s state-run news agency. His sole opponent, Mohamed Farah Samatar, earned…
