Ruto Receives Message from Algerian President.
NAIROBI, Kenya - President William Ruto welcomed a special envoy from Algeria on Sunday. The envoy, Minister of Communication Mohamed Meziane, delivered a message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
The meeting took place at State House Nairobi. Ruto emphasized the strong diplomatic ties between Kenya and Algeria.
"Our countries share a commitment to pan-Africanism and progress," Ruto said. "We will keep working to enhance trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts."
Kenya and Algeria have enjoyed a positive relationship for many years. Both nations aim to advance their mutual interests.
Ambassador Selma Hadadi accompanied the special envoy. Hadadi is Algeria's candidate for...
ODM Leader Warns Party Members Against Defecting.
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna cautioned party members against leaving. He spoke at a church service on Sunday.
Sifuna said some ODM members are tired of working for Kenyans and have forgotten the party's purpose.
"I will keep fighting for what is right," Sifuna declared. "Those who are tired should leave ODM."
Sifuna noted that liberating a country takes time. Some members just joined ODM before the nomination, and they are already fatigued.
Earlier, Sifuna said ODM and the ruling UDA party have no 2027 election pact. Popularity matters more than political alliances.
"We lost an election with 26 parties," Sifuna said. "People know what the government should do."
ODM is...
Thousands of Palestinians Gather at Israeli Barrier in Gaza.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Thousands of Palestinians have gathered at an Israeli military barrier in Gaza. They are trying to reach their homes in the north. The barrier blocks a key road that divides north and south Gaza.
Israel controls this road, called the Netzarim Corridor. It planned to leave the area this weekend under a ceasefire deal. But Israeli forces are still there. Israel says Hamas broke the agreement.
Israel will keep blocking the north route because Hamas did not free a hostage on Saturday as planned. The hostage is Arbel Yehud, an Israeli civilian woman. Hamas later showed Israel that she was alive. The group said it will release her next weekend.
On...
South Korean President Charged with Insurrection After Martial Law Attempt.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP)—South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces charges of insurrection. In December, he tried to declare martial law, which caused a major political crisis in the country.
Yoon is the first sitting South Korean president to be charged with a crime. Prosecutors had to decide whether to charge or release him by Monday after a court rejected a request to keep him in detention longer.
The opposition Democratic Party said, "The punishment of the insurrection leader begins finally." Party spokesman Han Min-soo made this statement at a press conference.
The Constitutional Court is deciding whether to remove Yoon as president for good...
Nairobi County Approves Small Portion of Pending Bills Payment.
NAIROBI, Kenya - The Nairobi County Assembly has approved just 1% of the Sh121.06 billion owed to suppliers and contractors. This Sh1.2 billion allocation was part of the 2024-25 supplementary budget.
According to the Controller of Budget's report, Kenyan counties collectively owe Sh194.01 billion. Nairobi County alone accounts for 62% of this debt.
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o urged counties to prioritize settling these bills. She said unpaid bills negatively impact public services and businesses. The law requires counties to pay eligible pending bills first from their budgets.
The Nairobi Assembly's Finance Committee called the Sh1.2 billion allocation a...
Francis Atwoli Defends Close Ties with Government.
NAIROBI, Kenya - Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Cotu), says his close engagement with the government is part of his job. He wants to address issues that affect workers.
In a statement, Atwoli said many concerns have been resolved through talks with various groups, including the government. "Cotu works to advance the rights and welfare of workers," he said. "This is done through social dialogue, which is a key part of how the International Labour Organisation operates."
Atwoli also disputed reports that his close working relationship with the government is about political survival. He had supported the Azimio la Umoja coalition in...
Kenyan President William Ruto will lead a key meeting of African leaders in Nairobi today. The meeting aims to build support for Raila Odinga, Kenya's candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC). Six presidents are expected to attend.
The Bureau Retreat on African Union Institutional Reforms will discuss many changes at the AU. The goal is to improve the AU's ability to work well and manage money. This will help the AU achieve its vision, according to Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sources say Raila Odinga's candidacy for the AUC will also be discussed. They expect President Ruto to make a strong case for his former political opponent.
The presidents of Ethiopia, Comoros, Togo, Ghana, Angola, and Guinea Bissau have...
The UN will move some staff out of Goma, DRC. The city is the capital of North Kivu province. Rebels are advancing in the area. This has made the security situation worse.
The UN said on Saturday that non-essential workers will leave Goma for now. This includes staff who can do their jobs remotely. The UN will still help people in North Kivu. It will provide food, medical care, and shelter. It will also protect vulnerable groups.
Essential UN staff will stay in Goma to maintain critical operations. The UN will review the temporary relocation as circumstances change.
People in Goma are afraid. The M23 rebels took over Sake, a nearby town. In 2012, they controlled Goma for 10 days. Foreign embassies have warned their citizens to leave...
Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. President on Monday night. The world watched closely.
People tune in to Trump for many reasons. He is unpredictable, says shocking things, and often gets in trouble, but he still comes out on top. His presidency has also been very controversial.
Many wondered who would attend the inauguration and what the other presidents would do. Critics and comedians paid close attention, and Trump is the focus of most of their material.
Several top billionaires attended the swearing-in ceremony. Mark Zuckerberg of Meta was there, as was Jeff Bezos of Amazon. Shou Zi Chew of TikTok showed up. Sundar Pichai of Google joined, and Elon Musk attended as well. These men are among the richest people in the world. They...
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