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NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has denied accusations made by the March 23 Movement (M23) that its forces are collaborating with Congolese and foreign militias in military operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement released on Monday, SADC described the allegations as “both inaccurate and […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 – Four individuals including two Belgians, a Vietnamese citizen, and Kenyan — have pleaded guilty to charges of illegal possession and trade in live queen ants. In a case heard MOnday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts, Prosecution led by Allen Mulama and Paula Rono told the court […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 – A 44-year-old man has denied defrauding an investor of 12 million Shillings in a land transaction in Garissa Municipality. The prosecution told the court that the accused, Abdi Yusuf Mohammed, obtained the money by falsely claiming he was in a position to sell her land located in Garissa County. The […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 – Two Lands Ministry officials are among eight suspects detained for four days to allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to complete investigations on a series of land fraud schemes. The court further ruled that if the investigations are not concluded within the four days, each suspect may be released […]

MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 14 – Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu has commended the High Court for its vital role in steering Kenya’s devolution journey over the past 15 years, underscoring its impact on governance, justice, and constitutionalism. Speaking at the 2025 High Court Leaders’ Conference, DCJ Mwilu highlighted the Court’s contributions in shaping the […]

Algeria has asked 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Noel Barrot added that it was linked to the indictment of three Algerians in France on Friday, one of whom is a consular official. They are accused of involvement in the abduction last year of Amir […]

From the rolling plains of North Eastern Kenya to the dry valleys of Turkana, the political economy of marginalised regions remains one of the most misunderstood and deliberately under-discussed topics in our national discourse. While the Constitution of Kenya 2010 promised a new dawn of inclusivity and equity, the lived reality in these regions still […]

Sitting centre-right President Daniel Noboa has won the run-off round of Ecuador’s presidential election, meaning he will now serve a full four-year term. Noboa, who described his victory as “historic”, has only been in power since November 2023 after winning a snap election. He has defined his presidency, so far, through a tough military crackdown […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 — The Ministry of Education has moved to shake up the leadership of the University of Nairobi, after revoking the appointments of four members of the university’s council. The decision, announced through Gazette Notice No. 4656 on Friday, takes effect immediately. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba revoked the appointments of […]

ELGEYO MARAKWET, Kenya, Apr 14 – Government reforms in the agriculture sector are paying off and benefitting farners, President William Ruto has said.  The President said the reduction of prices of farm inputs, including fertiliser, has enabled farmers to produce enough food for the country.  He said the elimination of cartels in the coffee and […]