NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji has urged Parliament to ensure adequate funding for Kenya’s security apparatus, warning that national defense efforts could be undermined if current budget shortfalls persist. Appearing before the…
The first set of 49 white South Africans to be granted refugee status by President Donald Trump’s administration are on their way to the US. On Sunday they boarded a flight from Johannesburg which is due to land in Washington…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officialy resigned from the United Democtratic Alliance (UDA) party, citing frustration with the party’s failure to fulfill promises to Kenyans. In his resignation letter, Gachagua criticized the party’s leadership…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed allegations that he publicly “lectured and disrespected” Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, describing the claims as “desperate, mischievous, and utterly malicious.” This follows public debate triggered by a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – President William Ruto has challenged the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Council to explore innovative ways of unlocking the vast potential of Kenya-EU trade. The President said the council should address both current and…
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has declared its support for the recently nominated chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement issued on Monday, SUPKEM said it had “iron-clad confidence” in the…
NAIROBI, Kenya May 12 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he will finally launch his political party in the course of this week. During a roundtable media interview with Egesa FM, Gachagua said that his party will consist of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a cooperation and mutual assistance agreement in customs matters aimed at strengthening enforcement, enhancing collaboration, and safeguarding the economic, social, and cultural interests of both countries.…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday held a high-level meeting with a delegation from UNAIDS, led by Country Director Medhin Tsehaiu, to discuss strengthening Kenya’s HIV/AIDS response. During the meeting, the UNAIDS team provided…
The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs, or taxes, both sides have imposed on one another for a 90-day period. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries would lower their reciprocal…