April 2025

NAKURU, Kenya, Apr 7 — The government is banking on the Kenya Film School and funding incentives to anchor the creative arts economy in the country. Basic Education PS Julius Bitok said the establishment of the school, along with the Creative Fund and a marketing drive to position Kenya as a preferred destination for film […]

Savings or Investing in Real Estate: Best Retirement Plan-2025 Ever thought about what life will look like when you’re 60? Retirement may seem like a distant reality when you’re in your 30s, but trust me, time flies. One day, you’ll wake up and realize retirement is just around the corner. The big question is: How […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7— More than 600 people gathered at the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) on Monday to commemorate the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The event, held in collaboration with Rwanda’s High Commission in Kenya and the Office of the Director-General of UNON, brought together members of […]

SEME, Kenya, Apr 7 – The Widows Empowerment Program visited the Wan Kendwa Widows group in Miwani Ward, Muhoroni Constituency, in a powerful show of unity, support, and shared purpose. The meeting focused on uplifting the women through discussions on economic empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and emotional well-being—laying a strong foundation for growth and resilience. The […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) to interpret and apply labour laws in a manner that is sensitive to both economic realities and the enduring constitutional imperative to protect the dignity and rights of workers. In her speech, delivered virtually at […]

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the US is immediately revoking visas issued to all South Sudanese passport holders due to the African nation refusing to accept its citizens who have been removed from the US. Rubio, in a statement on Saturday, added that the US will also block any arriving citizens […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 — United Kingdom Defence Secretary John Healey on Monday met the family of the late Agnes Wanjiru, who was killed in Nanyuki in 2012, to express his condolences and reaffirm his government’s commitment to seeking justice in the unresolved case. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the meeting was in […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 — Five chiefs who were kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants two months ago in Elwak, Mandera County have been released. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the new development as “good news” saying that the administrators are now in the hands of Kenyan officials. He noted that the Chiefs would soon […]

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced he will suspend tariffs on goods imported from the US in an attempt to build a “positive relationship” with President Donald Trump’s administration. The move comes days after Trump imposed 18% tariffs on Zimbabwean exports to the US. “This measure is intended to facilitate the expansion of American imports […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya should brace for tough times ahead following the imposition of the 10 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States. Speaking during the opening of the inaugural Africa Xchange meeting, Mudavadi emphasized the need for the country to adapt to the changing international environment. […]