Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has declared that he will be active in local politics despite his interest in vying for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. The comment was clearly meant to caution political leaders who were impatiently angling…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has appointed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as its new Deputy Party Leader, effective immediately. During a Monday morning meeting, the UDA NEC decided to replace former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,…
BAKU, Azerbaijan Nov 11 – The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) opened on Monday at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan, drawing world leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, and activists. Running until November 22, this year’s conference places a spotlight on…
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been fired by the country’s ruling council less than six months after he took office. An executive order, signed by eight of the council’s nine members, named businessman and former Haiti Senate candidate Alix…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has urged the Judiciary to expedite the prosecution of those found guilty of exam misconduct. Ogamba has warned that delays may encourage repeat offenses. Speaking on Monday while…
UDA NEC names DP Kithure Kindiki Deputy Party Leader citing Rigathi Gachagua’s unsuitability on account of his impeachment.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – Police have arrested a student linked to a fatal stabbing incident at Shiners Boys High School in Nakuru, along with three others who are awaiting arraignment. Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Belio Kipsang, said on…
As the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams enter their fourth week, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has outlined a new approach to curbing exam malpractice. Speaking after supervising the distribution of KCSE examination papers at Langata Sub-County Headquarters…
Fathiya Khamis, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology There’s been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of insects that…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered what he called “total support” for Africa, including in the struggle against terrorism and extremism. The speech was read out at a summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi by Russian Foreign Minister…