Dong Jun has been appointed as China’s new defense minister, succeeding Li Shangfu, who was officially removed from the position two months ago. The announcement was made during a Standing Committee meeting of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Friday. Dong, a former navy commander, takes on the role …
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Militants suspected to be affiliated with Al-Shabaab carried out an attack on the Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp of the National Police Service in Mandera County on Friday morning. According to police reports, over 20 heavily-armed militants approached the camp from the northwest, launching their assault within 100 meters of …
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South Africa has submitted a case to the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The application alleges that Israel, in violation of the Genocide Convention, has committed acts and omissions with specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa emphasizes …
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On Friday, Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye delivered a vehement anti-gay diatribe, proposing that same-sex couples should face public stoning. He also criticized Western nations that pressure other countries to embrace gay rights, warning of aid withdrawal. Burundi, a conservative Christian nation in East Africa, criminalized homosexuality in 2009, imposing prison …
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The Council of Governors (CoG) asserts that there has been no agreement between the State and county governments to facilitate the transfer of the management of early childhood development and education centres (ECDE) to the national government. The Governors’ stance comes in response to Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel …
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President William Ruto’s performance in 2023 has been assessed at a grade of D plain, according to the most recent opinion poll conducted by the Infotrak research and consulting company. The survey indicates that Ruto received a D plain, with a 47 percent approval rating from Kenyans, while his deputy, …
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Kenya’s Treasury has affirmed its commitment to meeting all debt obligations related to the $2 billion Eurobond, which matures in July 2024. The country recently made a payment of $68.7 million (Ksh10.8 billion) in interest, abandoning its initial plan for a $300 million buyback. In a statement, CS National Treasury …
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Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has determined that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president in the state in 2024, citing a constitutional clause related to insurrection. The decision, prompted by Trump’s actions leading up to the 2021 US Capitol riot, makes Maine the second state, after Colorado, …
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In a significant drug seizure at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), a Kenyan woman was detained on Thursday for her alleged participation in the trafficking of cocaine valued at an astounding Ksh 280 million (Rs 14.90 crore). The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) disclosed that the arrest resulted …
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By: Nicholas Wambua In a momentous gathering, Mutonguni Ward residents on Thursday celebrated not only the spirit of competition but also the unity and talent defining their community. Hon. Benjamin Mulandi, the Kitui County Assembly representative for Mutonguni Ward, successfully hosted the inaugural Kiluma Cup playoffs and finals, awarding the …
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