DRC Elected to UN Human Rights Council amid controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially elected to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, alongside Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, representing […]
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Kenya: Impeachment motion against Vice-president voted by MPs
In an unprecedented move in Kenya, Members of Parliament voted on Tuesday evening, October 8, to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua following a lengthy day […]
Kenya Requests IMF Governance Assessment Amid Financial Challenges
Kenya’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct an official assessment of corruption and governance issues, according to sources familiar with the […]
Kenyan Deputy President Faces Impeachment Threat Amid Political Turmoil
Kenyan lawmakers are preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of undermining the government. This development reflects a growing rift […]
Facebook’s Kenya Showdown: Content Moderators Win Round One
In a David versus Goliath battle, Facebook’s parent company Meta just got a reality check from a Kenyan court. The tech giant can be sued […]
Kenya’s anti-doping program interrupted by budget cuts
Kenya’s progress in the fight against doping is at risk, and the country could face a ban from international competitions due to severe budget cuts […]
U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
Kenya: Strike suspended at Nairobi’s Jomo-Kenyatta airport
In Kenya, staff at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ended their strike on the evening of September 11. The strike, which began at midnight the […]
Kenya: Rebecca Cheptegei murder suspect dies in hospital
Rebecca Cheptegei’s attacker, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, succumbed on Monday evening to the burns he sustained from The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret […]
Kenya Seeks Public Input on Economic Reforms After Protest-Induced Tax Rollback
Kenya’s finance ministry is turning to the public for help in crafting new legislation to boost revenue and address economic challenges. This move comes after […]