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Pakistan has deported more than 19,500 Afghans this month, out of more than 80,000 who left before the April 30 deadline, according to the UN. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of Afghans without permits and those with temporary residency permits, saying it …

Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has called out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his recent claims that his life is in danger, urging him to stop turning the matter into a media spectacle. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Amin advised Gachagua to report any threats to …

National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed that the 2025/26 national budget statement, including key revenue-raising proposals, will be presented to Parliament on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an interview held on April 18, Mbadi said the date was …

Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva of Mombasa has appealed for increased political tolerance in light of rising political tensions and violence in the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Delivering his Good Friday message, Archbishop Kivuva also emphasized the importance of road safety, urging motorists to remain vigilant to …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has revealed that 26 programmes at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are still open for applications. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The courses, which include both Diploma and Certificate options, are available to all eligible applicants, with the …

A woman has been arrested in Moyale, Marsabit County, after being found with 294 grams of cocaine concealed in her private parts. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The arrest was part of an ongoing multi-agency operation targeting drug trafficking routes linking Kenya’s Northern Frontier to Nairobi. Authorities estimate …

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has raised a security alert over the possible reentry of space debris into Kenyan airspace between Saturday and Sunday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement to the media, the agency noted that the debris is projected to travel in a north-south …

President William Ruto has returned the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2025 to Parliament for further review, citing the need for stronger provisions on transparency and enforcement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Although the Bill addresses conflict of interest in public service, the President emphasized that it must uphold …

Nigeria has reduced its electricity subsidies by 35% after implementing higher tariffs for select users last year, Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu announced on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The move offers some fiscal relief for the country, which has long struggled with challenges in its energy sector. …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a planned 24-hour maintenance exercise affecting its Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The scheduled maintenance will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 9 p.m. on Saturday. In a public notice, KRA stated that …