(JUBA) – A Kenyan engineer has been freed following an abduction in South Sudan’s Morobo County, officials and local church leaders confirmed. Richard Matiangi was kidnapped on Wednesday, July 30, after armed assailants ambushed a vehicle near Bazi, around three miles from Morobo town, close to the border with theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Many South Sudanese parents invest heavily in their children’s education abroad, hoping to secure a brighter future. They often send monthly remittances to cover tuition and living expenses. However, recent warnings from a student leader in Rwanda suggest that these efforts may sometimes be misdirected. Ruot Mawich YakContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The United States has criticised Kenya for abuses, killings, and breaches of law, stating that respect for human rights declined sharply during the Gen Z protests in June and July 2024. A US report covering this period identified security officers as responsible for arbitrary killings, abuse, unlawfulContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The plan by President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga to compensate victims of demonstrations has stirred concern about its implementation and underlying political motives. Critics argue that the programme should be guided by established procedures for protecting victims rather than being introduced as part ofContinue Reading
(NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA) – Farmers in Kenya have several ways to determine if their cattle are pregnant. Traditional methods, such as observing weight gain, body shape changes, and behavioural shifts, are still commonly used. However, experts warn that these techniques are often unreliable. The country’s beef and dairy sectors contributeContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – KCB Group PLC has announced a historic dividend of KSh 13 billion (approximately US$93.9 million), marking the largest mid-year payout in its 127 year history. The announcement follows an 8% increase in net profit, reaching KSh 32.3 billion (US$233 million) for the first half of 2025. GrowthContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in a dispute over control of Sh60 billion (approximately US$433 million) in police salaries, a conflict involving Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). The case was filed by lawyer Shadrack Wambui, representingContinue Reading
(ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA) – Deputy Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is facing the prospect of arrest after senior government officials demanded he record a statement with security agencies over terrorism allegations he made while in the United States. Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki and Roads and TransportContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s succession law sets out clear rules on how a person’s property should be divided after their death, with a strong emphasis on fairness and equality for all children, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. Under the law, the term “child” includes biological and adopted children,Continue Reading
(NAROK COUNTY, KENYA) – Two people have died and several others have been injured following a road accident involving an Ena Coach bus travelling from Nairobi to Kehancha in Migori County. The collision occurred late on Saturday night along the Narok–Mai Mahiu road when the bus was struck from behindContinue Reading
