Tag Archives: Breaking News

Ugandan President Slams Babu Owino During Raila Odinga’s AU Launch

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Tuesday for backing his political rivals. During his comments, Museveni suggested that some members of Raila Odinga’s camp were unaware of their actions. He elaborated that intelligence reports frequently mention Owino due to his support for anti-National Resistance Movement …

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Faith Gitau Defends Bursary Fund, Calls for Increased Allocation

As students prepare for their third term, at least 600 underprivileged learners in Nyandarua County have received support from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) bursaries. These students, many from impoverished families or those with disabilities, benefit significantly from this financial aid. Nyandarua County Woman Representative Faith Gitau has …

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New Mpox Detection Kit Approved For Market Use

By: China Daily A new mpox virus detection product has recently been approved for marketing, playing a role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus, according to a statement released by Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration on Wednesday. The National Medical Products Administration gave the green light for …

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South Africa Opposition in Turmoil as Malema’s Deputy Jjumps Ship

By: BBC A major player on South Africa’s political landscape for more than a decade, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has been shaken to the core following the defection of its deputy leader Floyd Shivambu to former President Jacob Zuma’s fledgling party – uMhkonto weSizwe (MK), or Spear of the …

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Tunai and Karoney Get New State Roles in Ruto’s Latest Appointments

  President William Ruto has announced new government appointments in a gazette notice dated August 23, 2024. Former Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney has been appointed Chairperson of the National Lottery Board for a three-year term, effective immediately. ALSO READ: Ruto Kicks Out Nyakera as KEMSA Chair Additionally, former Narok …

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Mudavadi Attends TICAD-9 Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo

Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, is in Tokyo for the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) ministerial meeting, which starts today. Mudavadi is leading Kenya’s delegation in discussions on key TICAD-9 themes, including society, peace, stability, and economic development. READ …

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Raila Odinga Reveals Academic Credentials for AU Commission Chair Bid

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has disclosed his academic qualifications as he seeks the position of African Union Commission Chairperson. His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Magdeburg Technical School & Otto-Von-Guericke University, a Certificate in Senior Management from the Kenya Institute of Management, and various other …

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Ruto Kicks Out Nyakera as KEMSA Chair

President Ruto has removed Irungu Nyakera from his role as chairperson of the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA), a position he held for just under a year. According to a Gazette Notice dated August 22, Nyakera is being succeeded by former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai. Nyakera, who assumed the position …

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