April 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 4 – President William Ruto has urged the Ministry of Education and 47 county governments to develop a framework for bursaries that will enable the two levels of government to support needy students. The President said the framework would help address concerns raised by the Office of the Controller of Budget, ensuring […]

April 4 – Pakistan has begun the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders and other undocumented Afghan refugees following the expiration of the March 31 deadline. Authorities confirmed that deportations commenced on April 1 as part of the government’s ongoing Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP), which was launched in November 2023. The Ministry of […]

SEOUL South, Korea April 4– South Korea’s Constitutional Court has permanently removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of legal wrangling and political uncertainty after his brief declaration of martial law in December plunged the country into turmoil. The court’s ruling on Friday marks the formal dismissal of Yoon, following a parliamentary vote […]

Trump Admistration Cancels Ksh430M Contract for Kenya The Trump Adminstration has announced the cancellation of a contract for the US State Department that was being undertaken in Kenya. According to a statement by Elon Musk on Thursday, April 3, the contract was meant for aviation advisors in Kenya and it was to cost USD3.4 million( […]

KISUMU, Kenya, Apr 3 – The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is in talks with the Treasury to explore capping the duration of the housing levy, citing concerns over its financial burden on workers. FKE Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Mugo said many employees believe the levy should be optional rather than a mandatory tax. “These […]

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 3 – Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has presided over the groundbreaking of the first five-star ultra-safari lodge in Amboseli, a project set to revolutionise ecotourism and community partnerships in the region. The Discover Collection Amboseli Kitenden Lodge, funded by Conservation Equity Ltd., will be built on the 30,000-acre Kitenden Conservancy, which […]

Kufai: The Kikuyu Comedy Sensation, From Skits to Stardom Kufai, the Kikuyu comedy sensation, tracing his hilarious journey from Sunday school to digital fame. In a world where laughter transcends boundaries, one Kikuyu comedian is stealing the spotlight and capturing hearts. Meet Kufai, whose journey from the humble confines of Sunday school to the dazzling […]

Kenyan Woman Arrested in India With Cocaine Worth Ksh 268M Emily Kanini Rodha, a 43-year-old Kenyan woman, was arrested by Indian customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on April 1, 2025. The authorities apprehended her after discovering cocaine worth Ksh268 million (approximately USD 2 million) concealed in her luggage. – Advertisement […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured the Senate that the Digital Health Act will revolutionize Kenya’s healthcare sector by leveraging advanced technology to support the rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Appearing before the Senate delegated legislation committee, CS Duale emphasized that the new regulations will improve […]

US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of 50% on all imports from Lesotho, the second highest rate of any country in the world after China. The tiny southern African country has a large trade surplus with the US, mostly from diamonds and textiles, including jeans. Trump has announced a minimum rate of 10% on […]