Kenya has pledged to send 600 more police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks to help fight gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and nearby areas. This would bring the Kenyan contingent, deployed incrementally since June to help the Caribbean nation’s beleaguered police force, up to 1,000. During …

Kenya Airways (KQ) incurred losses of at least Sh80 million during recent demonstrations against the government’s agreement with Adani Company concerning the takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). CEO Allan Kilavuka disclosed on Monday that the strike caused significant flight disruptions, leading to substantial financial losses for the airline. …

By: BBC Two leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party are among 14 members who have been arrested, as police attempted to block a banned demonstration in the main city, Dar es Salaam. Chadema said on X that its chairman, Freeman Mbowe, was taken into custody as he was preparing …

Francis Atwoli, Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his contradictory statements about President William Ruto, who is currently in the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Atwoli argued that Gachagua is exploiting Ruto’s absence to engage in …

Youth rights activist Kasmuel McOure has expressed regret over a recent photo he took with South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro. In a video posted on his X account, McOure, who gained prominence during the Gen Z-led anti-government protests in mid-2023, acknowledged that the encounter has sparked speculation about his allegiance. …

By:BBC Police in Namibia are investigating the death of four children who were playing in an empty old freezer in the north-eastern Zambezi Region. Aged between three and six, the children were found inside the unused deep freezer in the densely populated area of the town of Katima Mulilo on …

Members of Parliament are set to resume their regular sessions today following a month-long recess. The break was initiated after lawmakers approved a motion on August 7 to adjust their House calendar, leading to the recess starting on August 16. Parliament will now reconvene for the Third Part of the …

Safaricom has announced a significant update to its M-Pesa airtime purchase options, reducing the minimum amount from Sh5 to Sh1. This new policy, which was unveiled on Monday, allows users to buy airtime for as little as Sh1. A recent check by the Star confirms that this change has already …

On September 14, 2024, the body of 23-year-old Amos Walale was discovered floating in River Athi in Athi River, Machakos County. Police reported that Walale had been reported missing following an assault on a local resident on the night of September 13. It is believed that he may have drowned …

The Public Service Commission has released a notice for 58 job vacancies across different State agencies. According to the announcement published on My Gov on Tuesday, the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy has 40 available positions for ICT officers. Detailed information about these positions and application procedures can be …