South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to skip the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, saying that “boycott politics doesn’t work.” Trump announced that no US officials would attend the summit, citing discredited claims of persecution against white South Africans. Speaking outside parliament, Ramaphosa …

Google has launched its Gemini Pro Plan (Google AI Pro) in Kenya, a new initiative designed to provide university and college students with cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to enhance digital learning and research in higher education. According to the tech giant, the rollout aims to equip learners with hands-on AI …

Kenyan scholar and international law expert Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after securing an absolute majority of votes during a United Nations Security Council session held on Wednesday in New York. Security Council President Michael Imran Kanu notified UN …

Pastoralists and livestock traders are set to benefit from a Sh2.5 billion financing deal following a new partnership between Avenews, the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC). The initiative aims to provide flexible, trade-based capital to strengthen Kenya’s livestock value chain. The agreement, signed by …

The government has allocated Sh550 million to complete 162 civil servant houses in Makueni County, a project that has been stalled for over 30 years. President William Ruto said the funding will revive the Civil Servants Housing Scheme, which has remained dormant since 1990. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that, beginning December 1, 2025, all bank guarantees related to customs operations will be processed and managed exclusively via the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a public notice signed by the Commissioner for Customs and …

Police in Nairobi have launched investigations into the death of a 19-year-old man who succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent confrontation in Kiamaiko, Huruma area. The victim, identified as Abraham John, was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital on Tuesday morning, according to police reports. Authorities say …

Mombasa will be the center of political attention from tomorrow as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) kicks off a three-day celebration to mark 20 years since its formation. The festivities, running from November 14 to 16 at the iconic Mama Ngina Waterfront, will celebrate the party’s legacy while paying tribute …

President William Ruto is today set to continue his tour of the Ukambani region with a busy itinerary across Kitui County, focusing on launching and inspecting key infrastructure projects designed to spur connectivity and economic growth. The Head of State will cover five constituencies — Mwingi North, Mwingi West, Kitui …

The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his claims of an alleged state-sponsored plot to incite violence ahead of the Mbeere North by-election. In a strongly worded response, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar dismissed Gachagua’s letter to Inspector General of Police …