Aden Duale Takes Over as Acting Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially assumed the role of acting Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. This development follows a significant Cabinet reshuffle announced on December 19, 2024, by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei. The reshuffle saw the outgoing Agriculture CS, Dr. Andrew […]

John Mahama Inaugurated as Ghana’s President Amid Economic Challenges

On January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president at Accra’s Black Star Square, marking his return to the nation’s highest office after previously serving from 2012 to 2017. The inauguration ceremony was attended by approximately 20 regional leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré, and […]

MP Calls for Nationwide School Feeding Program to Boost Student Retention

Kieni Member of Parliament, Njoroge Wainaina, has called on the government to roll out a nationwide school feeding program to tackle student dropout rates, especially among children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Speaking during a community event, Wainaina highlighted the critical role of such a program in enhancing the country’s education system and ensuring equitable access […]

Parents Struggle with Rising Fare Hikes and School Costs in Meru County

As schools across the country reopen, parents and students in Meru County are grappling with an array of challenges, from soaring transportation costs to the steep prices of school supplies and uniforms. The financial strain is particularly pronounced as families adjust to the demands of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which requires a broader range of […]

DP Kindiki Sees Off President Ruto to Ghana, Dispels Speculation on Leadership Rift

Nairobi, Kenya| Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki was at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to bid farewell to President William Ruto as he departed for Ghana to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama. The highly anticipated event underscores the growing ties between Kenya and Ghana, both key players in regional and continental affairs. […]

Zelenskyy Expresses Regret Over Ukraine’s Lack of Nuclear Weapons

Western security guarantees “meant nothing” to Kiev, the Ukrainian president claims. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has voiced his regret over Ukraine’s lack of nuclear weapons, suggesting they could have served as an effective deterrent against Moscow. Speaking with US podcaster Lex Fridman in an interview released Sunday, Zelensky criticized Western nations for failing to uphold […]