African Union leader Mahmoud Ali Youssouf traveled to Juba Monday with IGAD deputy chief Mohammed Abdi Were for peace talks. They met with President Salva Kiir, Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba, cabinet officials, and members of the High-Level Committee. The team asked Kiir to speed up the slow peace process that started seven years ago but has seen little progress.
The 2018 peace deal created a national unity government that should have written a constitution and held elections. Despite promises of change, nothing has happened since the agreement was signed. The visiting officials urged everyone to keep talking about peace and help the country move forward. Both groups want South Sudan to finish its transition plan and hold fair...
The International Court of Justice threw out Sudan's emergency case against the United Arab Emirates on Monday. The court said it lacks the power to hear claims about the UAE helping armed groups commit genocide in Sudan. Judges voted 14-2 against Sudan's request to make the UAE stop sending weapons to the Rapid Support Forces.
The UAE avoided court authority through its earlier opt-out from parts of the 1948 Genocide Convention. Sudan had accused the UAE of arming fighters who target African ethnic groups like the Masalit in Darfur. The court reminded both nations that they still must follow genocide laws even if the case ends.
Nine judges agreed to remove the case completely from court records, but seven disagreed with this step...
Uganda Justice Minister Norbert Mao blasted the reported torture of Eddie Mutwe, who works as opposition leader Bobi Wine's bodyguard. Mao said Monday these actions hurt the Constitution as the country moves toward elections in 2026. He called Mutwe's weak appearance in the Masaka court with signs of abuse a clear attack on legal rights.
Army boss Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba earlier claimed he kept Mutwe locked in his basement. Muhoozi joked that guards shaved Mutwe's head clean, forcing him to salute pictures every morning. Mao did not name Muhoozi directly, but his message seemed aimed at powerful officials who break the law.
Armed men in plain clothes grabbed Mutwe on April 27 in Mbalwa, Mukono District. Nobody knew where he was until...
A YY Coaches bus flipped over and caught fire near Makindu Trading Centre Monday evening, with many people feared dead. The crash happened around 5 PM when the driver lost control of the Scania bus with plate number UAV 701C on the Kisoga-Nyenga Road in Buikwe District. The bus was heading from Katosi to Jinja when it went off the road at Makindu Village, turning over and bursting into flames. Police and rescue teams hurried to put out the fire and take out bodies as survivors went to nearby hospitals for help.
This adds to the growing number of road crashes in Uganda. Last week, businessman Rajiv Ruparelia died when his Nissan GTR hit road barriers at Busabala Flyover, flipped, and caught fire. Earlier this year, ten people died when...
Health leaders plan to move UHC worker pay records to counties starting in July. The PS, Dr Oluga, signed this deal with county head Mary Mwiti after meeting with staff unions. Local areas will pay these medical workers under the current job terms for short-term help. Counties will also receive extra money before current contracts end so they can offer permanent jobs with benefits. Staff must return to work this week if they stopped coming in earlier.
Medical staff showed their anger about broken promises through street marches last month. Many workers want better treatment after serving since May 2020. Their complaints include unfair treatment at county offices, missing pay extras, no vacation time, unpaid service rewards, and...
Goods cost less last year, as prices fell to 4.5 percent from 6.8 percent earlier. Food prices went down because of better farm-growing weather for many months. The Kenya shilling grew stronger against world money during late 2024. Bus rides cost more, but not as much as they did before when gas prices rose fast. Coffee prices jumped the highest among all foods, at 21.7 percent more than before.
People paid 7.8 percent more for smoking items, drinks, and miraa leaves. Chocolate drink prices grew 16.3 percent due to higher cocoa costs worldwide. Sugar became much cheaper, with prices falling 10.7 percent through the year. Green vegetables like cabbage went up the most, at 23.4 percent, with kale close behind. Corn prices fell the most...
The AFC Leopards team lost their record keeper last week after a long illness. Gilbert Andugu had served as secretary general since June 2022. His death comes before their yearly meeting, planned for June 29. Top club leader Alexander Muteshi said they would miss this young, devoted worker who gave much time to the sports group. Andugu had already told people he would step down from his job.
He helped the team run better from inside their office. His work brought many new branch groups to life across the country. The businessman made travel plans for teams based on his work skills from Mombasa. During his earlier years with the club, he grew branch offices from eight to thirty-five. His final act extended the time for members to renew...
Wajir topped the safety lists among all Kenyan areas last year. A new report from number trackers shows that there were only 358 problem reports to the police there. Mandera comes second safest with 373 calls. Lamu follows with 401 crime reports throughout the year. Numbers tell how safe places feel for living.
Police reported fewer problems across Kenya, with a drop of almost four percent from last year. Officers found more guns that people kept against the rules this year. Drug seizures reached nearly 27000 kilograms during searches. Almost all types of crime went down except damage cases, which rose slightly.
Driving tickets fell the most, with almost sixty percent fewer cases than before. Person attacks, together with stealing...
Kenya's leader plans to build a new flying field at Narok next year. William Ruto told people that both local area leaders will pay half the cost of this project. He started digging work for the airport on Tuesday. This place helps wild animal tourism because many people visit the Maasai Mara park nearby. Ruto believes that more visitors flying directly here helps grow business.
The president wants to make Narok a place where travelers stop more often. He thinks this creates jobs for people living there. Both national leaders work with county officials on paying for construction. The finished airport should open in March 2026 if plans stay on track. Making travel easier brings money to local stores, hotels, and guides who show animals...
