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The High Court has ruled that the police’s requirement for protests to have a designated leader for coordination with authorities is unconstitutional. Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared the press statement issued by the Inspector General of Police on July 17, 2024, unconstitutional, especially the restriction on all demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central …

By: Vincent Mumba Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) served as a brutal wake-up call for Kenya, exposing the country’s alarming reliance on foreign aid—especially in the health sector. Despite being an independent nation for over six decades, Kenya still struggles to provide …

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has promised that, if he wins the presidency in 2027, he will immediately issue an executive order to eliminate the housing levy, which he argues has unfairly burdened salaried Kenyans. At present, salaried workers are subjected to substantial tax deductions, including a 1.5% housing levy and …

US President Donald Trump has signed an order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “From now on, women’s sports will be for women only,” Trump said, surrounded by female athletes and girls before signing the order at the White House. “With …

The Ugandan army has denied claims that it has sent its troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Congolese forces are fighting M23 rebels. Earlier, reports indicated that UN diplomatic sources claimed that the East African country had sent more than 1,000 troops to eastern Congo near areas where …

The Premier League may impose disciplinary measures on players whose goal celebrations are deemed to harm the game’s reputation or provoke negative reactions from opposing players or fans. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement follows a series of controversial celebrations that have sparked debate about the line …

Google’s parent company has lifted a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) being used in the development of weapons and surveillance tools after changing its long-standing rules. It has rewritten its guidelines for how it will use AI, dropping a section that previously excluded apps that are “likely to cause harm”. …

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has expressed strong confidence in winning the chairperson position of the African Union Commission (AUC) in the upcoming elections. Raila mentioned that after thorough preparation, he feels “very” confident about defeating his rivals. “Our campaigns have been successful. We’ve campaigned across Africa, and we are …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the growing number of leaders expressing their condolences over the death of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The Aga Khan IV, as he was widely known, passed away at the age of …

Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today presided over the official launch of the Evidence to Policy for Kenya Care Economy Project in Kitui Town. The project, implemented by Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE) in partnership with UN Women, aims to promote gender-responsive care policies and services in Kitui County. The …