Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has pledged to uphold the rule of law and defend constitutional rights after being sworn in as the 52nd president of the Law Society of Kenya. Kanjama was sworn in on 28 March 2026 during the Law Society of Kenya Annual General Meeting held at Sisu Hotel in Machakos. In a…
The government has awarded a KSh2.47 billion contract to upgrade the Rumuruti-Mutara-Nanyuki road to bitumen standards. In a statement on 27 March, the government spokesperson said the move is aimed at modernising Laikipia’s key corridor and enhancing connectivity between the county headquarters in Rumuruti and Nanyuki. “The government awards a KSh2.47 billion contract to upgrade…
The Kenya Wildlife Service has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging destruction of upland forest in Nairobi National Park, describing the reports as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement, KWS said the ongoing works within the park are part of a planned and legally approved relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. KWS said the…
Kenyan government has launched a major reforestation initiative in Mukogodo Forest in Laikipia County, even as security agencies prepare a coordinated operation to remove bandits who have long used the area as a hideout. Officials say at least 10,000 trees have been planted over the past two weeks across sections of the 74,000-acre indigenous forest….
At least nine people have died and dozens remain missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, authorities and the International Organization for Migration said. The vessel, carrying more than 300 migrants and refugees, went down late Tuesday near Guehere in northern Djibouti, prompting an urgent overnight rescue operation by the country’s…
The Kenya Revenue Authority is intensifying efforts to match mobile money transactions with tax declarations, targeting individuals who file nil returns despite evident financial activity. Starting 1 April the Kenya Revenue Authority will roll out pre-filled tax returns pulling data from mobile wallets like M-Pesa, requiring filers to verify or explain mismatches by 30 June…
Sudan has accused neighboring Ethiopia of backing a paramilitary offensive that led to the capture of a strategic border town, intensifying tensions in an already devastating war. Sudanese authorities said Wednesday that the Rapid Support Forces, alongside allied groups, seized control of Kurmuk, a key town near the Ethiopian border in Blue Nile state. The…
Uganda is facing mounting revenue losses after fresh evidence emerged linking a major gold exporter to large-scale tax evasion through under-declared shipments. Documents from the Uganda Revenue Authority show that Thaba Investments Limited may have failed to fully declare gold exports between January 2022 and January 2026, raising concerns about oversight in one of the…
Kenya has announced plans to construct its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County, marking a major shift in the country’s long-term energy strategy aimed at lowering electricity costs and boosting economic growth. The announcement was made by President William Ruto during the International Conference on Nuclear Energy 2026 held at the Kenyatta International Convention…
Namibia has rejected licence applications from satellite internet provider Starlink, citing failure to meet key ownership and regulatory requirements, according to a statement released Wednesday by the country’s communications regulator. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia said the company did not satisfy all legal conditions required to operate in the southern African nation. A notice…
