Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta delivered an inspiring address on Monday, recounting her journey to becoming a transformative leader. Her speech took place at the Global First Ladies Academy Programme in New York, USA, during a VIP dinner organized by the Global First Ladies Alliance in collaboration with Columbia Mailman …

As planned protests loom, Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has seen businesses closing their doors and streets unusually empty. Security agencies have ramped up patrols, with police visible on major thoroughfares and stationed at city entrances. Residents, wary of past incidents of vandalism and looting during protests, have largely stayed …

Kalonzo Musyoka and his advisors are resolutely opposed to joining President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, fearing it would jeopardize his 2027 presidential ambitions. Drawing lessons from Raila Odinga’s past alliances, particularly the 2018 handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta, they believe such alliances can burden leaders with incumbency issues, as …

In Kirinyaga, a tragic incident unfolded when a 20-year-old woman, Grace Wambui, threw her two sons, aged three and four, into a swamp following a domestic dispute, shocking the residents of Maithairu village. The children’s bodies were discovered in the village marsh, left exposed by a contractor. Thomas Kabuci, who …

Health officials are expressing concern over significantly high rates of HIV among sex workers and gay individuals. According to a recent review of health data across various counties, officials have noted alarming HIV prevalence rates among these groups, reaching up to 18 times higher compared to the general population in …

By: AFP Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame won a crushing election victory that will extend his iron-fisted rule by another five years, according to partial results issued on Monday. De facto leader since the end of the 1994 genocide and president since 2000, Kagame scored 99.15 percent of the vote, the …

Gen Z protests are scheduled to continue on Tuesday, with security forces in major towns preparing to confront demonstrators critical of the government. The protesters are advocating for improved governance and accountability from leaders. Organizers have advised participants to bring water, a Kenyan flag, and a mobile phone. In Nairobi, …

The US Embassy in Kenya has issued a security advisory to American citizens, urging them to avoid areas where protests are occurring due to safety concerns. The embassy highlighted that protests are expected, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in city centers and main streets. They advised Americans to stay informed …

The IMF has apologized to Kenya for the impact of recent anti-government protests, which led to the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024. During a press conference, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack expressed deep sympathy for Kenyan youth who suffered losses or injuries during the protests. She also addressed criticisms …

David Maraga, former Chief Justice of Kenya, has been appointed by the East African Community (EAC) to head the election observation mission in Rwanda. EAC Secretary-General Veronica Nduva announced this during a Friday press briefing in Kigali. Maraga will oversee 55 observers tasked with monitoring Rwanda’s presidential and parliamentary elections …