April 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 10 – Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been released from Eldama Ravine Police Station, where he was held overnight following his arrest in connection with the controversial play Echoes of War. Malala’s release was confirmed by DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa, who said he had personally secured the former lawmaker’s freedom […]

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 10 – A Kenyan delegation is in Tanzania to defend the country’s progress in addressing strategic deficiencies flagged by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in its mutual evaluation. The review is part of an ongoing follow-up process as Kenya seeks to be removed from the FATF grey list. Tanzania is currently […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has condemned the mistreatment of Butere Girls High Schools students and journalists over the Echoes of War play. In a statement, the party’s Secretary General Edwin SIfuna stated that freedom of expression is guaranteed by the constitution. Source link

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the teargassing of Butere Girls Secondary School students as they were leaving Kirobon Girls High School in Nakuru, where the National Drama Festivals is taking place.  In a statement, the CJ emeritus indicated that “the use of force against minors—children who were engaging […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says at least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in the war. His comments come after two Chinese fighters were captured earlier this week – marking Kyiv’s first official allegation that China was supplying Russia with manpower. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Zelensky reiterated his claim that there are “many […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 – Kenya has received 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine to bolster efforts to protect vulnerable communities and respond proactively to emerging public health threats. The doses were received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni on Wednesday night. Speaking at the airport, PS Muthoni pointed […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed an appeal at the Migori High Court challenging the acquittal of three police officers previously charged with torture. In the appeal, the DPP is seeking a review of the trial court’s decision and is urging the High Court to overturn the acquittal […]

NAKURU, Kenya, Apr 10 – Controversy marred the Kenya Schools and Colleges National Drama and Film Festival on Thursday after members of the public and journalists were blocked from accessing the festival venue at Kirobon Girls High School, where Butere Girls High School was scheduled to perform its highly anticipated play Echoes of War. The […]

NAKURU, Kenya, Apr 10 – Controversy marred the Kenya Schools and Colleges National Drama and Film Festival on Thursday after members of the public and journalists were blocked from accessing the festival venue at Kirobon Girls High School, where Butere Girls High School was scheduled to perform its highly anticipated play Echoes of War. The […]

Kenyan Diaspora Judy Nganga: Story Behind I AM Documentary I AM, a documentary produced by Judy Nganga, a Kenyan Diaspora filmmaker, which focuses on the trauma experienced by youth in the U.S. child protection system. Judy Nganga’s work, particularly I AM, is known for shedding light on the systemic issues faced by youth, especially in […]