February 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – President William Ruto has urged the warring parties in Sudan to embrace dialogue, allow humanitarian access, and commit to peace talks to end the ongoing conflict that has devastated the nation. Speaking at the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, President Ruto emphasized the urgent need for global intervention to address […]

KISUMU, Kenya, Feb 14 – It was a surprise visit for the Kisumu Central Police officers as local civil society groups showered them with petals of flowers to mark Valentine’s Day. Maureen Ķemunto of Transform Empowerment Action Initiative (TEAM) says they’re sharing love with the disciplined forces. “This is a forgotten society and we felt […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Various leaders have sent messages of goodwill to Kenya’s African Union Commission chairperson candidate, Raila Odinga, ahead of the elections set for Saturday. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Odinga’s world view and championship for the African people makes him the best-suited candidate to lead the continent into the future. “Kenya’s […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – President William Ruto has thrown his weight behind the establishment of the African Credit Rating Agency (AFCRA) to challenge global rating agencies accused of inflating borrowing costs for African nations. Speaking at a High-Level Presidential Breakfast Dialogue on the Establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Despite over a million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) being acquired globally each day, Kenya continues to face major challenges in condom access, worsened by dwindling donor funding and high taxation. Young people account for 56.8 per cent of all new infections, and 14 per cent of those in need of […]