(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The political collaboration between Kenyan leader William Ruto and ODM chief Raila Odinga has triggered a fierce public debate, with analysts and opposition figures accusing the two of sidelining other influential stakeholders in national decision-making. The two leaders, who recently agreed to work together on the implementationContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Love is a central part of human life, but not every romantic relationship brings happiness or fulfilment. Relationship experts in Kenya have warned that many people enter into partnerships for the wrong reasons, often leading to emotional, mental, and even physical harm. According to specialists, loneliness orContinue Reading
Funny Kadzuwa, a farmer in Namputu Village of Group Village Head Chikumbu in Mulanje District, is a member of Tigwirizane Smallholder Farmers Club. She remains optimistic about the future of banana farming in the district, despite the challenges posed by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) outbreak that affected severalContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Nine Kenyan employees of the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi have taken the Government of South Sudan to court, accusing embassy officials of withholding or misappropriating their salaries for more than 53 months over the past 13 years. Court documents filed at Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations CourtContinue Reading
(ELEGU, AMURU DISTRICT) – Severe flooding at the Elegu border town between Uganda and South Sudan has displaced thousands of people and worsened a cholera outbreak, raising alarm among traders, local residents and health officials. The flooding, which submerged major parts of the town on Wednesday last week, forced theContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have agreed to enhance their bilateral cooperation by revising an earlier agreement signed in 2012. The updated agenda focuses on currency reform, banking regulation, digital payment systems and technical support in combating financial crimes.Continue Reading
(DODOMA) – Tanzania’s new decision to restrict foreigners from operating in 15 designated business sectors has triggered concern across the East African Community (EAC), with observers warning it could weaken the region’s economic integration and impact nationals from member states. On 29 July, Tanzania’s Minister of Industry and Trade, SelemaniContinue Reading
(YUMBE) – A deadly clash between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has left seven people dead and displaced over 200 civilians in Yumbe District near the South Sudan–Uganda border. The incident has reignited long standing tensions over disputed land in the area.Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya has introduced sweeping changes to its alcohol control policy, raising the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years and banning the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants, online platforms, residential premises and other commonly accessed areas. The measures were announced in a new national policyContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The United Nations has confirmed it will relocate the global headquarters of three major agencies UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women from New York to Nairobi by late 2026. The move will position Kenya’s capital among the world’s most significant UN cities, joining New York, Geneva and Vienna asContinue Reading
