Africa will no longer accept the unfairness of global credit rating agencies because they rely on outdated assumptions and systemic bias, President William Ruto has said. The President said the agencies have painted an unfair picture of African economies, leading…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Various leaders have sent messages of goodwill to Kenya’s African Union Commission chairperson candidate, Raila Odinga, ahead of the elections set for Saturday. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Odinga’s world view and championship for the…
KISUMU, Kenya, Feb 14 – It was a surprise visit for the Kisumu Central Police officers as local civil society groups showered them with petals of flowers to mark Valentine’s Day. Maureen Ķemunto of Transform Empowerment Action Initiative (TEAM) says…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – President William Ruto has urged the warring parties in Sudan to embrace dialogue, allow humanitarian access, and commit to peace talks to end the ongoing conflict that has devastated the nation. Speaking at the High-Level…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – President William Ruto has thrown his weight behind the establishment of the African Credit Rating Agency (AFCRA) to challenge global rating agencies accused of inflating borrowing costs for African nations. Speaking at a High-Level Presidential…
Four officials linked to the financial mismanagement scandal at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) will remain in custody as they await a ruling on their bail terms on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The suspects were arrested…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 14 – Two foreigners are among four suspects arrested in a sting operation targeting a fake university issuing master’s and PhD degrees in Mombasa. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were arrested at…
NAIROBI Kenya, Feb 14- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed his confidence in Kenya’s candidate for the Africa Union Chairmanship position Raila Odinga saying he is best fitted for the post In a statement on Friday, Gachagua said Raila’s…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Despite over a million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) being acquired globally each day, Kenya continues to face major challenges in condom access, worsened by dwindling donor funding and high taxation. Young people account for 56.8…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has defended its majority in the National Assembly saying compliance with the High Court ruling on the House majority is anchored on official information provided by the Registrar of Political…