CS Ruku Champions Citizen Engagement, Transparent Governance, and Youth Dialogue

Nakuru, Kenya| Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has reiterated the Kenyan government’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, transparent, and responsive public service system. Speaking during a spot check on service delivery at the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner’s grounds in Nakuru, Ruku emphasized the critical role of citizen […]

Kenya Accelerates Land Record Digitization to Streamline Services and Boost Accountability

In a significant step toward modernizing land administration, Kenya’s Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development has unveiled ambitious plans to digitize land records and overhaul operations at land registries nationwide, starting with the Kiambu Lands office. The initiative, led by Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, aims to eliminate inefficiencies, decongest registries, and enhance […]

IGAD Launches Ambitious Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan to Combat Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

In a pivotal move to address the escalating food insecurity crisis in the Horn of Africa, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) convened a high-level expert meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to validate the End-Term Review Report of its Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP) for 2016–2020. This critical forum marks the foundation for the development of […]

Isiolo Speaker’s Firearm Seized Amid Impeachment Controversy

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Isiolo County, the Speaker of the County Assembly, Mohamed Roba Qoto, has been disarmed by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), sparking a firestorm of accusations, political intrigue, and public debate. Qoto, a polarizing figure at the center of an ongoing impeachment saga targeting Governor Abdi […]

Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Strikes on U.S. Military Bases in Qatar and Iraq

•Tensions Escalate in the Middle East In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran has launched a series of ballistic missile strikes targeting U.S. military installations in the Middle East, specifically focusing on airbases in Qatar and Iraq, according to Iranian state-run media. The operation, dubbed “Herald of Victory,” marks a significant retaliatory move by […]

Calls for Mediation Grow as Isiolo Elders & Professionals Oppose Governor Guyo’s Impeachment

Isiolo, Kenya| Amid escalating political uncertainty in Isiolo County, a coalition of Somali professionals and the respected Council of Elders has issued a strong appeal for restraint, urging County Assembly Members (MCAs) and stakeholders to pursue alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms rather than push forward with the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The elders […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Bolsters Security: Elite Unknown Unit Protects Ayatollah Khamenei

In a climate of heightened tension and fear of assassination, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly entrusted his safety to a previously undisclosed elite bodyguard unit, according to a detailed report by The Telegraph. This clandestine group, unknown even to senior officials within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), underscores the unprecedented measures […]

U.S. Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites in Major Escalation, Trump Urges Peace or Warns of Further Attacks

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, June 21, 2025, that U.S. military forces, in coordination with Israel, conducted targeted strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump claimed the strike resulted in the “complete and total obliteration” of Iran’s key nuclear enrichment sites. The strikes […]

U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Trump Calls for Peace

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, June 22, 2025, that American forces conducted large-scale airstrikes targeting three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social platform, confirmed the U.S. military’s involvement in a coordinated bombing campaign alongside […]

Putin Defends Iran’s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy, Urges Diplomacy Amid Rising Tensions

In a recent interview following the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 20, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Iran’s right to pursue nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, emphasizing Russia’s readiness to support Tehran in this endeavor. Speaking with Nadim Koteich, general manager of Sky News Arabia and moderator […]