Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC it is not his “plan” to have any more tax rises before the next election – but says he could not rule them out in the event of “unforeseen” circumstances. The…
South Korea’s main parties are holding emergency meetings amid reports MPs could bring forward a vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over Tuesday night’s short-lived martial law declaration. The main opposition Democratic Party says the vote, currently scheduled for…
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will name a new prime minister “in the coming days”, after Michel Barnier resigned following a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation on Thursday, he rejected opposition pressure to…
A fan of English football club Arsenal, who was celebrating the team’s victory over Manchester United, has allegedly been shot dead by a security guard in Uganda. Another fan was injured as the guard opened fire on a large crowd…
Two new Mpox cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours in Mombasa County. The latest update brings the total number of cases in the country to 26, distributed across 12 counties as follows: Nakuru (7), Mombasa (6), Nairobi…
Police have gunned down two men believed to be part of an armed gang operating in Kakamega and neighbouring counties. The suspects were being pursued by detectives from the DCI headquarters in connection with the attempted murder of a police…
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of roads in Nairobi. In a statement, the commission’s CEO Mercy Wambua is seeking answers from the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Director General who should respond…
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has recalled all police officers on leave to resume duty with immediate effect to enhance security operations during this festive season. Kanja also announced the deployment of more police officers including undercover officers to…
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5-Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed that the government will be vindicated in the roll out of Taifa Care to ensure Universal Health Coverage despite the glaring challenges. During the 93rd graduation ceremony for the Kenya Medical…
Deputy President Kindiki Kithure has defended the Government’s roll out of Taifa Care, a new healthcare scheme introduced by the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking during the 93rd Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) graduation ceremony at the Kasarani Sports Complex, Nairobi,…