Zimbabwe First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa skipped the London summit where protesters planned to confront her about human rights problems. Event organizers had promoted her as a speaker at the First Ladies of Africa Impact and Resilience meeting. The two-day conference took place at Royal Leonardo Hotel near Tower Bridge from June 17 to 18. Mnangagwa traveled to Dubai instead for a different first ladies summit starting June 18. Her absence came after Labour MP Dawn Butler withdrew from the London event triggering emergency meetings among planners.
Presidency spokesman George Charamba claimed Mnangagwa chose to cancel her UK trip because of scheduling conflicts. He said people can accept or reject invitations according to their calendar...
President William Ruto named Adan Haji Ali as the new chairman of Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The Kenya Gazette published the appointment on June 16 under powers from the Energy Act of 2019. Ali will lead the board for three years starting immediately after his selection. He takes over corporate governance duties and strategy oversight for the energy regulator. The former Mandera South MP will guide policy direction to help EPRA meet its legal requirements.
Ali replaces George Wanga who lost his position through official revocation notice number 7850. Wanga served as chairman since January 17 when Ruto first appointed him to the role. The outgoing chairman married Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. Ali previously chaired...
National Police Service explained a viral video showing an officer carrying laptops during recent Nairobi demonstrations. The footage came from June 17 protests when criminals broke into stores and stole electronics across the business district. Officers arrested one suspect and recovered four stolen laptops that serve as evidence at Central Police Station. Police asked victims to visit the station and identify their missing computers. Officials continue investigating to catch remaining thieves who participated during the looting spree.
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris defended police actions against public criticism about the video footage. She spoke with Regional Police Commander George Seda who confirmed officers...
Law Society of Kenya leaders condemned police violence during June 17 protests across Nairobi's business district. Officers shot unarmed street vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki near Imenti House during demonstrations. Video footage showed the policeman firing at close range against the innocent hawker who avoided the protest activities. Medical staff rushed Kariuki to Kenyatta National Hospital for emergency treatment. LSK president Faith Odhiambo called the shooting a serious crime that breaks constitutional laws.
Police forces responded to reform demands through increased brutality against peaceful citizens across the capital city. Armed gangs worked alongside law enforcement officers to attack innocent people and steal property from...
Kenya Copyright Board refused to give Music Copyright Society of Kenya a new operating license due to internal fighting. Chairman Joshua Kutuny signed a letter explaining the board decided against issuing MCSK a six-month temporary permit. The organization cannot represent musicians or collect money for their work without proper government approval. Board officials want to avoid problems caused during previous licensing periods. MCSK faces serious challenges continuing their business operations across the country.
PAVRISK received their third license approval and KAMP gained authorization to collect artist payments through unified copyright systems. Both organizations must use the same computer technology system accessible through...
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told his nation Wednesday that the country will keep fighting against Israel without giving up. He spoke on television about Iranian people who responded with courage to what he called Israel's foolish attacks. Khamenei said his nation shows strength and wisdom during the conflict. The leader promised Iran would resist any forced war just like it would reject any forced peace deal. He warned that Iran never surrenders to outside pressure from other countries.
Khamenei also said American military action would cause serious harm that cannot be fixed. He reminded listeners that people who know Iran understand that threats against the nation accomplish nothing. The Supreme Leader made these comments after...
IGAD leaders want member countries to spend money on artificial intelligence technology for solving regional security problems. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu spoke at the Nairobi cybersecurity seminar about complex threats facing Horn of Africa nations. Criminal groups launch cyberattacks that succeed 68 percent of the time across African countries. Terrorist organizations target weak digital defenses and law enforcement computer systems. Border control gaps create more opportunities for transnational crime networks.
Economic projections show AI could add 180 billion dollars to regional economies and create 2.5 million jobs. The area needs 500,000 trained cybersecurity workers before 2030 but only trains 15,000 people each year. This skills...
Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo asked Kenyans to stay calm after violent protests broke out across the capital city. Citizens gathered Tuesday to demand justice for teacher Albert Ojwang who died inside a police cell under mysterious circumstances. Criminal gangs invaded the peaceful demonstrations and began attacking innocent people and robbing local businesses. One person suffered gunshot wounds during the chaos and many others sustained various injuries from the violence. Business owners lost their sources of income when vandals destroyed their shops and property.
The Archbishop condemned the violent actions and urged young people to respond responsibly to social problems facing their country. He expressed deep sadness about police...
Catherine decided against attending Royal Ascot after planning to join the horse racing event. The Princess of Wales wants to balance her return to public duties following her cancer treatment last year. Royal sources say she feels disappointed about missing the Berkshire sporting occasion. She would have traveled with Prince William and the King and Queen during the carriage procession. Kensington Palace confirmed her absence from the races.
Race fans hoped to see Catherine as William planned to present prizes during the second day events. She appeared cheerful during Monday's Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle. The princess has increased her public appearances recently with visits to Trooping the Colour and the V&A East...
