Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, a high-level gathering of African leaders focused on continental development, security, and cooperation. Upon his arrival at Bole International Airport, President Ramaphosa was warmly received by Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, held bilateral discussions with his Mauritanian counterpart, Dr. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. The meeting focused on deepening economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Mauritania while reinforcing cooperation […]
Governors Insist on Equitable Share as National Budget Increases The Council of Governors (CoG) has strongly opposed the proposed reduction in county revenue allocation, demanding that the National Government reinstate the Sh400.1 billion equitable share previously agreed upon. The CoG’s Executive and Liaison, Management and Business Committee insists that the revised national budget, recently adopted […]
•Washington Seeks Clarity on Potential EU “Peacekeeping” Force Amid Shifting Strategy The United States has formally asked its European NATO allies to assess their available military resources and determine the number of troops they could potentially deploy to Ukraine as part of a security guarantee for Kiev, should Washington and Moscow reach an agreement to […]
In a landmark ruling on Thursday, February 13, 2025, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu was handed a 10-year ban from holding public office after being found guilty in a Sh588 million corruption case. The ruling, delivered by Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki, also imposed a hefty Sh53.5 million fine on Waititu, with the […]
As the African Union Commission (AUC) elections approach, Kenya has reinforced its steadfast commitment to the candidacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the Chairmanship. With the elections scheduled for February 15 and 16, the Kenyan government has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure Odinga’s victory, positioning him as the ideal candidate to lead the […]
•A section of the Muslim faithful and members of the Luo community in Mombasa have come together in a show of solidarity, holding special prayers for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as he seeks to clinch the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. •The prayers come just a day before the crucial election set to take […]
Addis Ababa, FDRE| The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a crucial meeting with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, on the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The discussions centered on regional stability, counterterrorism efforts, and strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations. […]
The government has sounded the alarm over the rising cases of drug and alcohol abuse among university students in Kenya, warning that the crisis poses a serious threat to national security, economic development, and the well-being of the country’s young population. Speaking during the launch of the 2024 Report on the Status of Drugs and […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County has taken a historic step in the fight against child malnutrition by hosting the national launch of the Nutrition Improvement for Children through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) program. This groundbreaking initiative, aimed at enhancing child nutrition and overall well-being in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), was officially launched today […]
