South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed speculation that he may resign, saying he will remain in office and legally challenge a report that could trigger impeachment proceedings against him. Ramaphosa made the remarks on Monday after a ruling by South Africa’s Constitutional Court last week found that Parliament acted …

Several Heads of State, government leaders and top dignitaries have arrived in Nairobi ahead of the Africa Forward Summit jointly hosted by Kenya and France. Presidents, Prime Ministers and senior officials began landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday evening, with more arrivals continuing into Sunday and Monday. Click …

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans to reintroduce the proposed tax on second-hand clothes, commonly known as mitumba, after it was removed from the Finance Bill 2026 by the National Assembly. Speaking while explaining the Bill’s proposals, Mbadi said the government intends to return the tax through amendments, …

The High Court has awarded a minor more than Sh600,000 in compensation after he suffered serious head injuries in a road accident along the Bomet-Narok highway. Justice Julius Ng’arng’ar overturned an earlier ruling by a magistrate’s court that had dismissed the case, finding vehicle owner Uzuri Foods Limited liable for …

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a playful football moment with William Ruto and Bassirou Diomaye Faye during the Africa Forward Summit held at the University of Nairobi on Monday. The three Heads of State, accompanied by former French football coach Claude Le Roy, entertained guests with a brief football session …

By: BBC Eighteen Americans evacuated from a cruise ship after possible exposure to hantavirus are being closely monitored by health officials, as authorities maintain the risk to the public remains “very, very low”. Officials say one passenger aboard the Dutch vessel MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes virus …

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has moved to calm concerns over a proposed 25 per cent tax on smartphones, saying the changes are aimed at streamlining taxes and could even lower the overall cost of phones. Speaking on Monday during a briefing on the 2026 Finance Bill at the Treasury …

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 …