President William Ruto secured an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act after discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. The preferential trade deal allows Kenya to export more than 1,800 products to America without tariffs and was set to expire on Sept. 30. Kenya shipped $470 million worth of apparel to the United States in 2024 under the program.
Ruto announced the agreement on Saturday while visiting an affordable housing project in Vihiga County and said both governments would negotiate a broader bilateral trade pact. The Kenya Private Sector Alliance estimates American consumers save up to $250 million annually through lower prices on textiles. The extension provides relief to thousands of...
President William Ruto secured a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act after meeting with U.S. officials in New York. The preferential trade agreement allows Kenya and other sub-Saharan nations to export more than 1,800 products to America without paying duties. Kenya shipped $470 million worth of apparel to the United States in 2024 under the program.
The extension prevents the deal from expiring on Sept. 30 and gives both governments time to negotiate a broader bilateral trade pact. Kenya Private Sector Alliance estimates American consumers save up to $250 million annually through lower prices on jeans and uniforms. Ruto announced the agreement on Saturday during a visit to an affordable housing project in...
Marcus Fakana died on Friday after a car crash in north London, three months after Dubai authorities released him from prison. The 19-year-old British teenager suffered fatal injuries when the vehicle he was riding in collided with a truck in Tottenham. Metropolitan Police officers had pursued the car for 60 seconds before losing sight of it.
Fakana had received a royal pardon in July from Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum after serving time for a relationship with a 17-year-old girl. The girl's mother reported him to authorities after discovering messages between the pair. His lawyer stated that Fakana had focused on rebuilding his life through faith and was grateful for the public's support.
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Kenya has contacted Ugandan officials to locate two citizens who disappeared in Kampala earlier this week. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei said the Kenyan High Commission is working with Ugandan institutions to find Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who vanished on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Armed individuals allegedly abducted the pair near a petrol station in Kamuli after they attended opposition rallies with politician Bobi Wine. Witnesses reported seeing four people force the Kenyans into a grey van before their phones stopped working. Ugandan police denied holding them in custody.
The High Commission sent a diplomatic note on Friday, Oct. 3, requesting assistance from Uganda's Foreign Affairs Ministry. Advocacy group Vocal...
Police in Garissa County arrested six suspects and recovered six stolen donkeys on Saturday after intercepting the animals being loaded onto a lorry in Al Emej Village. Officers returned the livestock to their owners while holding the suspects for court proceedings. The National Police Service praised community cooperation and urged residents to report crimes through emergency lines 999, 911, 112, or via WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.
Separately, officers from Muthangari police station apprehended a mobile phone theft suspect in Nairobi's Soko Mjinga area and recovered three devices wrapped in foil paper. The arrest followed a tip from residents. Security forces have intensified operations against livestock theft in arid regions where...
Palestinians expressed disbelief after President Donald Trump signaled approval of Hamas's conditional acceptance of his Gaza peace proposal. The militant group agreed to release Israeli hostages and transfer governance to Palestinian technocrats, but left many points unaddressed in its response. Trump urged Israel to halt airstrikes following the statement, but Gaza residents remain divided between cautious optimism and skepticism about the plan's prospects.
Some Palestinians worry Israel might retrieve hostages before resuming military operations. Ibrahim Fares warned against premature celebration and predicted that lengthy negotiations would follow over implementation details. Activist Khalil Abu Shammala suggested Hamas accepted...
Kenya plans to add a protective canopy at Nyayo National Stadium after completing the new tartan track, which is currently at 90 percent completion and is expected to be finished within days. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced the modernization project aims to meet international standards for athletes and spectators while preparing venues for major competitions. The synthetic rubberized track will enhance training capabilities and complement facilities at Kasarani Stadium for track events.
The government views the renovations as part of broader efforts to position Kenya as a sporting hub ahead of co-hosting the 2027 African Cup of Nations with Tanzania and Uganda. Mvurya inspected the site on Thursday, October 2, alongside...
A Russian drone attack on a railway station in Shostka left at least 30 people wounded on Friday, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assault as terrorism. The strikes in the Sumy region targeted train staff and passengers, with emergency responders providing assistance at the scene. Regional officials reported two separate attacks, with the second strike occurring as evacuations were underway.
Zelensky criticized Western nations for failing to translate pledges of support into concrete action against Russian aggression. Russia has escalated aerial bombardments in recent weeks, launching hundreds of drones and missiles against Ukrainian targets. A massive 12-hour assault last Sunday killed four people in Kyiv and...
Sean "Diddy" Combs received a 50-month prison sentence on Friday after a federal judge ruled his crimes warranted significant punishment despite his acquittal on sex trafficking charges. The hip-hop mogul was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution following an eight-week trial that featured graphic evidence of drug-fueled sex parties. Judge Arun Subramanian rejected defense requests for a 14-month sentence and noted that Combs had used his fame to harm his victims.
The 55-year-old rapper apologized to his family after the sentencing and told the court he took full responsibility for his actions. Six of his seven children asked the judge for leniency, but Subramanian said Combs' good works could not erase his criminal...
