Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a joint communiqué issued following an Extra-Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State on Wednesday, the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has stated that it cannot investigate alleged abductions carried out by the police, citing the National Police Service’s (NPS) denial of involvement. IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan, speaking on Wednesday during…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi is not taking part in regionally brokered talks aimed at ending the rebel assault on the key eastern city of Goma, state media has reported. Kenyan leader William Ruto had invited Tshisekedi…
By Joy Wanja Muraya and Lucas Odhiambo Saybulu Toroge, 12, smiles during a lesson with classmates at Naserian Osupuko Primary School in Narok County. Every day, Saybulu Toroge, 12, walks a five kilometre round trip to Naserian Osupuko Primary School…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – President William Ruto has sent a message to US President Donald Trump following the plane crash in Washington, D.C. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the terrible air accident in Washington, D.C,” he…
The Ministry of Health has begun reassessing and reallocating its budget following the decision by the US government to cut foreign aid funding for the health sector. The Ministry acknowledged that the latest funding cuts would impact the treatment of…
Jan 30 – An American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter as it approached Washington DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, officials say. It came down in the Potomac River, officials said, and search and rescue boats have been deployed to…
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 30 – An emergency EAC Summit in Nairobi has urged DRC government to directly engage all stakeholders in the conflict, including M23 and other armed groups with grievances to end the rebel assault. The summit, called by…
The High Court has suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam. Lady Justice Teresa Odera Achieng issued conservatory orders barring the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) from proceeding with the…
Kenya and Egypt have signed 12 new MoUs to strengthen trade, security, and diplomatic cooperation. President William Ruto said the agreements will cover key sectors, including investment, political consultations, maritime partnerships, youth empowerment, space cooperation, telecommunications and IT, housing, scientific…