•The Lobby Cites Alarming Mortality Rates and Systemic Neglect in Healthcare Planning A coalition of advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) has petitioned the Kisumu County Assembly to declare the condition a public health emergency, citing alarming mortality rates and systemic neglect in healthcare planning. The petition, delivered this week […]
Mombasa, Kenya| The High Court has called for unwavering accountability in the exercise of devolved functions across Kenya, emphasizing the judiciary’s pivotal role in safeguarding constitutional values and promoting equitable governance. Speaking during the 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference held at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa, Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Philomena Mwilu […]
Beijing, China| A high-level delegation from Kenya’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party held productive talks with the Communist Party of China (CPC) during a visit to Beijing, reinforcing bilateral cooperation and exploring avenues for deeper political and economic collaboration. The delegation, led by UDA Secretary General Senator Hassan Omar, met with CPC Vice Minister for […]
Beijing, China| A high-profile delegation from Kenya’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party held a strategic meeting with senior officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to explore avenues for deeper bilateral cooperation and party-to-party exchanges. The discussions, held at the International Department of the CPC, centered on China’s developmental progress, historical relations with Africa, […]
In a major step toward advancing Kenya’s health agenda, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held high-level consultations with the Council of Governors (CoG) Health Committee to deliberate on key priorities shaping the future of healthcare in the country. The strategic meeting, held in Nairobi, was chaired by Wajir Governor and CoG Health Committee Chair Ahmed […]
In a landmark moment for space travel and gender representation in aerospace, Blue Origin successfully launched its first all-female civilian crew into space on Monday morning, marking a historic milestone in commercial spaceflight. The six women aboard the New Shepard rocket — including pop icon Katy Perry, veteran journalist Gayle King, and former NASA rocket […]
Isiolo, Kenya| The wave of insecurity sweeping across Isiolo County has once again come into sharp focus following a harrowing attack in the volatile Biliqo Marara area, where a 41-year-old local elder, Abdimajid Ali Hussein, was shot and critically injured by armed cattle rustlers. The incident has reignited public outrage and amplified calls for urgent […]
•CEC Adan Dakane Supervises Allocation and Commissioning, Urges Compliance and Cooperation from Traders Ashabito, Mandera County| The Mandera County Government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing local trade and boosting its own-source revenue collection by commissioning 24 newly constructed market stalls in Ashabito town. The allocation and official commissioning of the stalls was presided […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a significant move to deepen diplomatic and development ties between Kenya and Iran, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, through its Cultural Counsellor Dr. Ali Pourmarjan, convened a high-level breakfast meeting with key stakeholders to deliberate on collaborative strategies for enhancing education and promoting women empowerment in Kenya. The strategic […]
In one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians in recent years, the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy was rocked by a powerful Russian missile strike on the morning of April 13, 2025, during the Christian observance of Palm Sunday. The assault, which occurred around 10:20 a.m. local time, killed at least 34 people—including two […]
