India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After U.S.-Brokered Talks

Washington mediates truce as nuclear-armed neighbors step back from brink of war following military strikes and cross-border hostilities In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire following an intense round of U.S.-mediated negotiations. The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, who revealed that […]

EACC Denies Halting Isiolo Stadium Project Amid Graft Allegations and Financial Discrepancies

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed allegations that it is responsible for the stagnation of the Isiolo Stadium project, a multi-million-shilling initiative that has remained incomplete since its launch in 2019. Appearing before a Senate committee, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud categorically denied claims that the commission ordered a halt to the […]

Slain Kasipul MP Laid to Rest Amid Intensifying Calls for Justice

Kachien, Kasipul Constituency| Slain Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, was laid to rest on Friday at his ancestral home in Kachien village, Kasipul Constituency, in an emotionally charged ceremony that drew leaders, relatives, friends, and constituents from across the country. The funeral, marked by deep grief and anger, saw an overwhelming outcry for […]

Putin and Xi Call for Lifting Sanctions on North Korea, Urge Diplomatic Solutions to Global Crises

Moscow, Russia| In a significant show of strategic unity, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have issued a joint statement urging the international community to lift economic sanctions and reduce external pressure on North Korea. The appeal came as part of a wide-ranging declaration signed during a high-level summit at the Kremlin, […]

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Storm Columbia University Library, Dozens Arrested

New York City, USA| A dramatic escalation unfolded at Columbia University on Tuesday as a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators stormed the university’s iconic Butler Library, prompting a swift police response and the arrest of approximately 70 individuals. The protest, spearheaded by the student-led group Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), marks the latest flashpoint in […]

Mandera Leaders Condemn Malka Mari Massacre Upon Visit to the Scene

Banisa, Mandera County| In the wake of a brutal attack that claimed six lives—including three children and a six-month-old infant—senior leaders from Mandera County visited the affected community on Friday to express their condolences, condemn the atrocity, and reaffirm their commitment to peace and justice. The high-level delegation, led by Mandera Senator Ali Roba and […]

Kenya Bolsters Disease Surveillance and Public Health Response with Nationwide Vehicle Deployment

In a significant step towards strengthening Kenya’s public health infrastructure, President William Ruto on Friday presided over the official handover of 47 disease surveillance vehicles to county governments. The president strongly reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing national vigilance and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, brought together governors […]

Isiolo Youth Protest Stalled Stadium Project, Demand Sports Reforms and Youth Empowerment

Isiolo, Kenya| Youth in Isiolo County, primarily drawn from the local football community, on Thursday held a peaceful demonstration in Isiolo town to demand greater support and accountability from the county government over the long-stalled Isiolo Stadium project. The protest, which highlighted years of frustration and broken promises, has reignited public discourse around the broader […]

President Ruto Nominates Erastus Ethekon as IEBC Chair, Names Six Others for Commissioner Roles

President William Ruto has taken a significant step toward the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by nominating Erastus Edung Ethekon as the next chairperson of the electoral body. The nomination, announced through a statement issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, marks a pivotal moment in Kenya’s ongoing electoral reform […]