French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday temporarily paused proceedings at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to call out attendees for making noise while speakers and performers were addressing the audience. Macron interrupted the session and asked delegates to respect those on stage, criticizing the disruptions during discussions centred on …

By: BBC A man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC last month has pleaded not guilty. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with federal gun crimes and attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The gun charges …

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has accused Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of making personal and offensive remarks about the Odinga family during an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) retreat held in Mombasa earlier this month. In a statement posted on social media on Sunday, Ruth said tensions arose during the …

Citizen TV host Emmanuel Terer has once again impressed fans with his passion for Kiswahili and community empowerment after sharing a heartfelt message on Facebook about promoting the language in schools. In the post, Terer revealed that he had partnered with Pauline Kea, the writer of the acclaimed Kiswahili play …

French President Emmanuel Macron has commended President William Ruto for his role in shaping discussions on African and global affairs as the Africa Forward Summit 2026 commenced in Nairobi. Speaking shortly after arriving in Kenya for the summit, Macron said France appreciates Ruto’s dedication to advancing continental and international dialogue, …

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is reportedly weighing plans to construct a 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery in Mombasa instead of Tanzania’s Tanga port, according to Reuters citing the Financial Times. The proposed refinery, estimated to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, would become one of Africa’s biggest privately funded energy …

President William Ruto on Sunday received French President Emmanuel Macron at State House, Nairobi, ahead of the much-anticipated Africa Forward Summit set to take place at KICC from May 11 to 12. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Macron’s visit highlights the strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Kenya …

Detectives in Murang’a County have launched investigations into a suspected murder after the body of a 28-year-old woman was discovered inside a tea plantation shed in Kigumo Sub-County. Police said the incident occurred on Friday in Kiriko Village, where the deceased, Sherleen Njeri Wangari, worked as a casual labourer in …

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has stepped up her grassroots campaigns in Mt Kenya East, pitching herself as a reform-minded candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election. During her tour of Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties, Karua urged residents to reject leaders she accused of prioritising personal gain and …

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey visited Nairobi for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in the fight against evolving criminal threats. Bailey, who was hosted by the DCI at the Mazingira Complex headquarters on May 7, pledged continued support for joint efforts targeting …