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President William Ruto says Kenya and the US will keep strengthening their diplomatic ties under the administration of newly sworn-in President Donald Trump. Ruto noted that Trump's policies align with those of Kenya, further strengthening the bonds between the two nations. Ruto welcomed...

The M23 rebel group operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is active in the North Kivu province. M23 was formed in 2012 from a faction of the National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP). The CNDP had signed a peace agreement with the DRC government on March 23...

Thirteen soldiers died in clashes with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The soldiers were part of peacekeeping forces. Nine South African soldiers died helping push back a rebel advance on Goma. Three Malawians and a Uruguayan also died. French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to...

Donald Trump, the 47th US president, returned to the White House on January 21. His return marked many changes, all of which moved away from former President Joe Biden's policies. Trump signed at least 78 executive orders soon after taking his oath. These orders rescinded decisions made by the...

President William Ruto welcomed US President Donald Trump's policy of only recognizing male and female sexes. Ruto expressed happiness that the US had clarified the controversial issue. "The United States has welcomed developments that emphasize a clear policy direction," Ruto said during a...

Detectives are investigating the death of a woman found on the roadside in Olchoro, Narok County. The body had deep cuts and lay in a pool of blood. The cuts were on the head, right thigh, and left hand. They were likely inflicted using a sharp object. Neighbors positively identified the...

US President Donald Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. He described Gaza as a "demolition site" during a phone call with Jordan's King Abdullah. Trump plans to make a similar request to Egypt's president. The move could be temporary or long-term, according to Trump...

President William Ruto is attending a church service at The Global Cathedral in Nairobi. Several Cabinet Secretaries and high-ranking government leaders accompany him. They include Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Tourism CS Rebecca Miano. The church service follows Ruto's development tour in the...

Martha Karua has invited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to join her new party. The People's Liberation Party (PLP) is a rebranded version of Narc Kenya. Karua appealed during Gachagua's visit to Kirinyaga on Saturday. Karua said they applied for the rebranding in May last year. The...

Samuel Omwenga met President William Ruto during the 2007 Pentagon campaigns. Omwenga and Senator Ledama Olekina had lunch at the Fairfax Hotel, where they sat near Ruto, Musalia Mudavadi, Charity Ngilu, and Najib Balala. Omwenga and Olekina greeted the group. Everyone chatted except Ruto, who...

Mexico Prepares for Deportees as U.S. Plans Crackdown. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico - Workers are building a tent city on the old fairgrounds in this Mexican border city. They are getting ready for thousands of deportees expected to arrive from the U.S. soon. The Mexican government chose the site...

Kenyans Encouraged to Register for Social Health Authority. Education CS Julias Ogamba and presidential advisor Moses Kuria urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Thursday. They accused some leaders of spreading false information about SHA. Ogamba and Kuria said...

Julius Malema Confirms Split with Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. Julius Malema has confirmed his relationship with Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is over. He said this in an eNCA interview on "Power to the Truth with JJ Tabane." Malema did not share why they had a fallout. But he said they stopped talking before the...

Ziyambi: Mnangagwa Not Pushing to Extend Presidency. HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zanu-PF Politburo member and Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not want to change Zimbabwe's Constitution to stay in power past 2028. Ziyambi told Zanu-PF Mashonaland West members that...

20 People from Zimbabwe Died in South Africa Mine. The Zimbabwe government said 20 people from Zimbabwe died in an old gold mine in South Africa. They were some of about 87 total people who died there. The people who died were illegal miners. They stayed in the Stilfontein mine for weeks with...

Senator Mwonzora's cars were attacked today. The cars belonged to the MDC-T party leader. The attack happened at the funeral of CCC Legislator Hon Hakata. Hon Hakata passed away a day before his leg was amputated. His family had tried to raise money to buy blood for the surgery. Tragically, he...

Gift Ostallos Siziba, a prominent political figure, declared his solidarity with the artist Winky D, tweeting, "Winky is us, we're Winky Ds." His statement sparked debate on social media, with opposition growing from various quarters. Witness Dube criticized the opposition's involvement...

HARARE, Zimbabwe—Mudiwa Hood, a prominent businessman in Zimbabwe, issued his final public statement on Mukoma Hopewell's tax situation. Hood emphasized that tax information is strictly confidential. As a private citizen, he said he would not disclose any details. However, Hood expressed...

Arturia, a company that makes audio equipment, released an update to its software. The update helps users create immersive music for movies, video games, and other audio projects. Key Features of the Update: Precise control over speaker configurations (up to 16 channels) Support for Dolby...

Harare, Zimbabwe—Wicknell Chivayo, a prominent Zimbabwean businessman, has made vehicle donations that have been questioned about their legitimacy. Critics allege that Chivayo has not actually donated vehicles worth US$10 million over the past 12 months, as he claims. They argue that the...