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US Embassy in Nairobi Suspends Media Updates Amid Washington Shutdown

NAIROBI — The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced it will scale back its public communications, citing the shutdown of the US government in...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Africa

Gen Z Occupy Streets of Morocco as Protests Turn Violent

RABAT, Morocco — What began as peaceful calls for better schools and hospitals has exploded into violent unrest across Morocco, with young demonstrato...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

Wanga and Junet Dismiss Claims of Division in ODM

NAIROBI — Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement is facing questions about its future, but its senior leaders say the party is not only intact but prepari...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Ruto Defends Uhuru, Says New Health Plan Builds on Linda Mama

NAIROBI — President William Ruto has defended his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, against criticism over one of his signature health schemes, insisting t...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Leaders, Family Gather for Requiem Mass of Former Minister Dalmas Otieno in Nairobi

NAIROBI — Family, friends and political leaders are gathering at Don Bosco Catholic Parish in Upper Hill, Nairobi, for the requiem mass of former Cabi...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Kioni Rejects Claims Matiang’i Is Uhuru’s Political Project

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has dismissed claims that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is being pushed into politic...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

Kenya’s Electoral Body Rolls Out Eye Scans in Voter Registration Ahead of 2027

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has unveiled a new voter registration system that will use eye scans alongside fingerprints...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

Rights Groups Petition Housing Levy in Court, Arguing it`s Unconstitutional

NAIROBI — Human rights organisations have filed a petition seeking to strike down Kenya’s housing levy, arguing that the policy deepens poverty and un...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Kenyan Court Orders AG to Respond in Besigye Deportation Case

The High Court in Nairobi has directed Kenya’s Attorney General to respond within 14 days to a lawsuit filed by Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Bes...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Kenya

IEBC Launches Continuous Voter Registration, Targeting 6.3 Million New Voters.

NAIROBI — Kenya’s electoral commission has begun a fresh round of voter registration, setting its sights on more than six million new voters ahead of...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

IEBC To Resume Continuous Voter Registration On Sept 29 Ahead of 2027

NAIROBI — Kenya’s electoral commission will reopen voter registration next week, in a move seen as critical to preparing the country for the 2027 gene...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Martha Karua Declares 2027 Presidential Run, Requests Just One Term

NAIROBI — Martha Karua, one of Kenya’s most enduring opposition figures, has entered the race for the 2027 presidency with a bold promise: she will se...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo