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Kenya’s government has officially filed documents to support Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The submission, led by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, was made to both the Dean of the Eastern Region, Dharmraj Busgeeth, and the Office of the Legal …

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has instructed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) to investigate the shooting incident involving journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki. Wanjeri, who works at Kameme FM and TV, was reportedly shot by police on July 16, 2024, while covering anti-government protests in Nakuru. In a …

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged for immediate dialogue between the government and the media to address national issues of public interest while safeguarding their respective independence. In a statement, MCK CEO David Omwoyo emphasized the necessity for the government and media editors to collaborate in promoting national …

The National Assembly will reconvene for plenary sessions this afternoon following a one-month recess. MPs adjourned on June 20, immediately after approving the Finance Bill, 2024, which has since been withdrawn. Key items on the agenda include deliberations on the Finance Bill and the Budget and Appropriations Committee’s report on …

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has refuted claims circulating in Kenyan media that the government plans to sell Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to foreign investors. Addressing the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday, Mudavadi emphasized that any decision to sell such a critical national asset would require …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has received a summons from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) regarding allegations of incitement. According to a letter obtained by the Star, Babu Owino is required to provide information relevant to investigations into accusations of incitement and money laundering. The DCI has stated that …

Access to State House has been completely restricted as police have set up barricades along all routes leading to the presidential residence. Officers armed with batons and firearms have established roadblocks near State House Girls and along Processional Way near Serena Hotel. Additionally, access points from Argwings Kodhek Road near …

Uganda police were heavily present in Kampala on Tuesday in anticipation of an upcoming anti-corruption rally, despite the authorities having banned the event. President Yoweri Museveni, known for his long-standing authoritarian rule, had cautioned protesters against proceeding, warning them of severe consequences. Ahead of the planned demonstration, three opposition lawmakers …

Acting Inspector General Douglas Kanja has expressed concern that the weekly protests by Generation Z have become a refuge for troublemakers. Speaking at a press conference, Kanja accused these troublemakers of vandalizing and stealing from innocent, hardworking Kenyans. He criticized the organizers for not adhering to the legal requirements outlined …

Four people have been confirmed dead after consuming a local brew dubbed ‘kaluvu’ in Kyuso, Mwingi North, Kitui County. Authorities say that seven others are receiving treatment at Mwingi Level 4 Hospital after they were referred from Kyuso Level 4 Hospital. Recounting the ordeal, the survivors said they usually take …