NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 19 – The Assembly and Demonstration Bill 2024 has come under heavy criticism, with police, human rights organizations, civil society groups, and police watchdog bodies calling for its immediate withdrawal. Critics have branded the bill as retrogressive…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 19 – Rwanda has announced the suspension of its development cooperation with Belgium, accusing the European nation of leading efforts to block Kigali’s access to international development financing. The move comes a few days after the European…
NAKURU, Kenya, Feb 19 – Two people, among them chief mortician at Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary were Tuesday charged with the disappearance of the body of a seven-month-old baby. Michael Nderitu and his assistant, Mary Muthoni appeared…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 19 – The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has reiterated that the registration exercise for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination will be conducted strictly online. Schools must log onto the KNEC portal using…
Rwanda has announced the suspension of the remainder of its 2024-2029 bilateral aid program with Belgium, citing Belgium’s role in undermining its access to development finance. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Rwandan government accused Belgium of leading an…
James Parkin, University of Southampton and Matt Loxham, University of Southampton Exposure to air pollution is associated with around seven million premature deaths per year across the world. When we think of urban air pollution, diesel exhaust emissions are often…
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) is making strides in ensuring commodity security as part of the country’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, in Mombasa, on the current state of medical supply…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the State Funeral service for the late German President Horst Köhler, held at the Berlin Cathedral. In his speech, Kenyatta paid tribute to Köhler’s remarkable leadership, dedication to global affairs, and…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 19 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urged political parties to review their policies and ensure they create opportunities for vulnerable groups to contribute to the management and governance of the country. Speaking during his meeting with…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 19 – Human rights organizations led by Amnesty International have announced a planned march to the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi and the National Assembly on Friday to present a petition demanding justice for detained Ugandan opposition…