Beijing, China| In a landmark state visit to China, President William Ruto achieved a sweeping diplomatic and economic breakthrough that could reshape Kenya’s development trajectory. Accompanied by key government officials, Ruto held high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, culminating in the signing of over 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements covering a wide […]
•GSMA Report Highlights Sector’s 8% GDP Contribution Addis Ababa| Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and digital transformation, contributing a notable 8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This is according to a new report by the Global System for Mobile Communications […]
•This Comes Following Uproar Over the Bill Which Stakeholders Have Termed ‘Deeply Flawed’ In a major policy shift driven by intense pressure from key players in Kenya’s blue economy, the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has agreed with the Council of Governors (CoG) to jointly petition Parliament for the immediate withdrawal of […]
•As Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Trade Alliances, EC President Touts Europe’s Reliability In a striking declaration of European resilience, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has positioned the EU as the world’s preferred partner in an era of geopolitical upheaval and economic uncertainty. Speaking against the backdrop of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff […]
As the conflict in Gaza continues, Microsoft’s multifaceted technological support for Israel has come under increasing scrutiny from activists, employees, and human rights advocates. The tech giant’s involvement spans artificial intelligence, military hardware, surveillance systems, and government infrastructure—raising ethical concerns about corporate complicity in warfare and occupation. AI, Surveillance, and Military-Linked Investments Microsoft’s engagement with […]
Leaders of coffee cooperative societies in Murang’a County have raised strong objections to the government’s Direct Settlement System (DSS), a recently introduced model that facilitates direct payment to coffee farmers. While acknowledging and supporting ongoing reforms in the coffee sector, the leaders argue that DSS undermines the critical role played by cooperative societies and threatens […]
Orlando, Florida| A Delta Airlines flight was forced to abort takeoff and evacuate all passengers after an engine fire erupted on the runway at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Monday morning. The incident involved Delta Flight 1213, an Airbus A330-300, which was preparing to depart for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) when the fire broke […]
•The CECM for Trade and Cooperatives Convened a Stakeholders Meeting in Mandera West Regarding the Ongoing Exercise Mandera, Kenya| On the second day of the ongoing County Government Own Source Revenue (OSR) Mobilisation and Policy Dissemination initiative, Mandera County Government intensified its campaign to enhance local revenue collection through a high-level stakeholders meeting held at […]
In a landmark moment for space travel and gender representation in aerospace, Blue Origin successfully launched its first all-female civilian crew into space on Monday morning, marking a historic milestone in commercial spaceflight. The six women aboard the New Shepard rocket — including pop icon Katy Perry, veteran journalist Gayle King, and former NASA rocket […]
•CEC Adan Dakane Supervises Allocation and Commissioning, Urges Compliance and Cooperation from Traders Ashabito, Mandera County| The Mandera County Government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing local trade and boosting its own-source revenue collection by commissioning 24 newly constructed market stalls in Ashabito town. The allocation and official commissioning of the stalls was presided […]
