Kenya is positioning itself for a larger role in East Africa’s energy market, with Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Opiyo Wandayi set to participate in African Energy Week 2026.By AgencyCAPE TOWN – Kenya’s energy story is no longer confined to developing its nascent oil industry or expanding its already substantial renewable power base. […]
Story by Amnesty International, LondonThe plunder by M23 and Rwanda of DRC’s gold and coltan may amount to war crime of pillageM23’s multiple violations that also involve Rwandans may amount to war crimes”Rwanda has continued to illegally profit from DRC’s mineral wealth,” Agnès CallamardMinerals linked to abuses by M23 are prevalent in electronic devices owned […]
High court By Our reporterKAMPLA – A key prosecution witness in the treason case against Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused has told the High court that it appeared Kenyan police planted two pistols in the Nairobi apartment where the suspects were arrested.Wilson Andrew, alias Orlando, also admitted that the scene appeared to have been stage-managed […]
CAPTION: Dr Kizza Besigye at the High Court in Kampala where they face treason charges. (File Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The High Court in Kampala has heard that the Criminal Investigations Department of Police paid UGX 59,300,000 to Makerere University’s Institute of Languages Project Account for transcription services of audios and videos arising from various meetings […]
CAPTION: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the UN headquarters in New York, on September 23, 2022. (Photo: Xinhua) Friday, September 18, 2026By Mwangi MainaThe procedural vote passed overwhelmingly with 152 votes, ensuring Mahmoud Abbas can participate despite his inability to travel to New York. Only the United States, Israel, and Paraguay voted against. Four others […]
By AgencyCAPTOIN: The US and the Government of Kenya launch the Biosafety and Biosecurity Guidelines for Live Bird Markets and the updated Kenya Animal Biosurveillance System (KABS 2.0)/HANDOUT) The United States Government, through the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), joined the Government of Kenya today to launch the Biosafety and Biosecurity Guidelines for […]
By Phabian MoukNAIROBI – Disclosed private investment deals in East Africa rose 10 percent to 66 in the seven months to July 2026, from 60 a year earlier. Kenya accounted for 43 of them. Uganda had 12.The count comes from I&M Burbidge Capital’s East Africa Financial Review for July 2026, as reported by the […]
CAPTION: A Kenyan farmer in his maize garden in Kisumu Market recently. (File photo). By Gilber Koech NAIROBI – Experts have called for radical reforms in Kenya’s food system to build a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient structure. Food systems expert Nancy Rapando said Kenya’s food systems face unprecedented challenges that require a holistic […]
CAPTION: Kenya Defence Forces personnel give water to Somalia women recently. (Courtesy Photo). By Andria KrystinaSOMALIA – Kenya Defence Forces personnel serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have provided medical services and clean drinking water to the residents of Hoosingo Town in Somalia.This is part of its efforts to strengthen […]
CAPTION: A collage of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and President William Ruto, August 28th, 2026. By Our reporterNAIROBI – Kenya is seeking fresh financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to fund major infrastructure projects, including a 243-kilometre Mau Summit-Malaba expressway.Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said on Thursday, September 10, that part of […]