March 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 – Heads of State and Government from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene their second joint summit on Monday evening to address the security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The virtual summit will be co-chaired by President William Ruto, […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 –Former Judiciary Chief Registrar Anne Amadi has described herself as emotionally intelligent while appearing before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel.   During the interview, Amadi considered herself as a “unifier by nature and character, having had a lot of experience in high-pressure environments.” She emphasized her leadership […]

NAIROBI, Kenya March 24 – Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Kenyan corporates to partner with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in protecting the country’s ecosystems, emphasizing the critical role of private sector involvement in environmental conservation. Duale made the remarks on Monday while launching the Sh160 million, 14.2-kilometer fence around the Ngong […]

March 24 – Four Canadians were executed in China on drug-related charges earlier this year, Canadian authorities have confirmed. All of them were dual citizens and their identities have been withheld, Canada’s foreign minister Mélanie Joly said. A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Canada urged Ottawa to “stop making irresponsible remarks”, as pundits feared […]

March 24 – Pope Francis has appeared at his window of the Gemelli hospital in Rome and offered a blessing for the first time since being admitted on 14 February. The 88-year-old pontiff was discharged minutes later and doctors say he will need at least two months of rest at the Vatican. During the past […]

March 24 – Tens of thousands of protesters have taken part in demonstrations across Turkey after the main rival to the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was formally arrested and charged with corruption. Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, was due to be selected as the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) 2028 presidential nominee in a […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 –Former Judiciary Chief Registrar Anne Amadi has dismissed the 2023 gold scandal allegations. Appearing before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel Amadi called them an attempt to tarnish her integrity. Amadi pointed out that she resigned from the law firm linked to the scandal in 2014 and was […]

NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 24 – The Super Metro Sacco Matatu has been reinstated pending an inter-parties hearing by the Transport Licensing Appeals Board. An order issued by Chairman Dr. Adrian Kamotho, indicated that the fleet is “at liberty to immediately resume operations in due compliance with the law.” The court order issued on Monday also […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 — Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Lorot has defended his bid for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson position, despite being a State Officer, citing precedent set by the Cabinet. Appearing before the IEBC Selection Panel on Monday, Lorot argued that there is precedent allowing State Officers to transition into other […]

NAIROBI, Kenya March 24 – Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemei has been named among Africa’s 50 Most Influential CEOs for 2025. The prestigious recognition, awarded annually by Africapitol Ventures, celebrates high-performing and inspirational leaders driving transformative change across the continent. Honorees are selected based on their professional achievements and leadership impact […]