February 2025

NAIROBI, Feb. 23 — At least 20 Kenyan fishermen were killed Saturday night by suspected Ethiopian militiamen in the Todonyang border area along Lake Turkana in northwestern Kenya, government officials and witnesses confirmed Sunday. The heavily armed militia from the Dassanech tribe in Ethiopia raided areas along the Kenya-Ethiopia border near the Omo River, spraying […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna took to social media on Sunday to reflect on his journey since being named Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) seven years ago. The first-term legislator, who is currently facing threats of being ousted from this crucial post, attributed his success to the principles […]

NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 23 – The Aga Khan University (AKU) in Kenya has celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024 in a historic convocation, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey. The ceremony, attended by Princess Zahra Aga Khan, paid tribute to the late founder and first Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 23 – President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to positioning tourism as a key driver of economic growth, highlighting the potential of cruise tourism to attract foreign investment and create jobs. Speaking at the Port of Mombasa on Sunday as he welcomed the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn, Ruto said the government […]

Feb 23 – First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for collective efforts to empower young girls and enable them to achieve their full potential, warning that poverty remains a major obstacle to their progress. Speaking during this year’s World Thinking Day celebrations at Nyeri Moi Complex Primary School, Mrs Ruto emphasised that many girls are […]

NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 23 – The Sudan Founding Alliance was officially established in Nairobi in the early hours of Sunday, marking a significant step towards the formation of a unity government in the war-torn North African nation. The alliance, formed at a closed-door event, contrasts with the widely anticipated launch at the Kenyatta International Convention […]

KISUMU, Kenya Feb 23 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a deepening internal crisis following Raila Odinga’s failed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. The loss to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has intensified divisions within the party, with some key members aligning themselves with President William Ruto’s government, while others warn […]

Feb 23 – Pope Francis’s condition continues to be “critical” after suffering a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis” earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said. The pontiff is “more unwell” than he was on Friday and has received blood transfusions, the statement said. The Vatican said the 88-year-old was alert and in his armchair, but required […]

The future of global trade is increasingly tied to the Global South, as emerging economies now control a substantial portion of the world market, with 85 percent of the global population. However, recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump could significantly hinder the economies of these nations. Leaders from Global South countries must raise their […]