Kenya Secures Transformative China Deals as President Ruto Delivers Major Diplomatic and Development Wins

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 […]

Touched by Appeal, PS Harsama Delivers Lifeline to Isiolo’s Visually Impaired Learners

•Lifeline for Isiolo’s Visually Impaired Learners: Government Responds to Urgent Appeal with Relief Food Support Isiolo County, Kenya| In a much-needed boost for a budding institution dedicated to supporting visually impaired children, the government has donated 200 bags of maize and beans to the Isiolo Integrated School for the Visually Impaired, following an urgent appeal […]

Mumina Bonaya’s Advocacy Spurs Livestock Restocking Drive in Isiolo

Isiolo County, Kenya| A passionate plea made by Isiolo County Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya to President William Samoei Ruto has borne fruit, culminating in the launch of a livestock restocking initiative aimed at reviving livelihoods shattered by prolonged drought. The appeal, delivered on February 7 during the President’s visit to Garbatulla town, highlighted the dire […]

Ethio Telecom Powers Ethiopia’s Digital Economy, Innovation Drive—Tamiru

•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 […]

CS Joho, Governors Push for Withdrawal of Controversial Fisheries Bill

•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 […]

Kenya Partners with Universal Postal Union to Boost Health Logistics through Post4Health Initiative

In a significant stride toward strengthening public health logistics, Kenya has formally entered into a strategic partnership with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) through the signing of a joint declaration on the Post4Health project. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the country’s postal services, as it integrates health service delivery into […]

Europe Emerges as Anchor of Stability in Shifting Global Order, Says Von der Leyen

•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 […]

Microsoft’s Extensive Technological Collaboration with Israel Amid Gaza War Draws Scrutiny

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 […]

Massacre in Pahalgam: 26 Tourists Gunned Down in Kashmir’s Bloodiest Civilian Attack Since Pulwama

Baisaran, Pahalgam | In what has been described as the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, 26 people—mostly tourists—were gunned down in cold blood by suspected militants in the picturesque meadows of Baisaran, near the tourist hub of Pahalgam, on Tuesday afternoon. The horrifying assault, which also left over 20 injured, […]