MERU, Kenya, Jul 2 – Armed with shocking statistics and a mother’s determination, Meru Women Representative Hon. Karambu Kailemia has declared war on what she describes as Kenya’s most devastating youth crisis, launching an ambitious campaign to reach tens of…
Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed their strategic partnership, setting the momentum for more bilateral trade and investment. The pact, which succeeds the 2020–2025 framework, is also expected to deliver growth in Information and Communication Technology. It will also…
July 3 – judge has denied bail to Sean “Diddy” Combs after a jury convicted the hip-hop mogul of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him of the most serious charges: racketeering and sex-trafficking. Lawyers for the recording artist…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 1 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed government’s commitment to ending decades of marginalization in coastal and other historically underdeveloped regions. During a development tour of the region, the Deputy President underscored the administration’s resolve to ensure…
Kenya will roll out a major national vaccination campaign this Saturday, targeting measles-rubella and typhoid. The immunisation drive, scheduled to run from July 5 to 14, 2025, comes amid a surge in antimicrobial-resistant typhoid cases. Children under the age of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 2 – Civil society organizations, including the Katiba Institute, Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), and the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), have filed a petition in court against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over remarks perceived as inciting…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 2 – The Ministry of Health is set to roll out a national immunization campaign targeting Typhoid and Measles-Rubella (MR) from July 5 to July 14. The campaign will target children aged 9 to 59 months for…
President William Ruto has challenged Africa to step forward and harness its strength for growth. He said the continent is endowed with natural capital that can power global progress. He noted that agriculture and manufacturing alone cannot deliver real transformation…
A Ugandan military helicopter with eight people on board has crashed at the main international airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, an aviation official has told the BBC. The state-run news agency reported that a fire broke out after the helicopter…
July 2 – French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s strong partnership with Kenya in advancing a global agenda that merges sustainable development with climate action, ahead of the 2026 Africa–France Summit set to be co-hosted in Nairobi. Speaking at…