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Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga met with young civil society activists at his Nairobi home on Tuesday. The gathering included Generation Z advocates pushing for better governance in Kenya. A viral video captured Maraga singing a liberation song popular during the 2024 protests against...

Kenya Says Haiti Mission Has Funds Despite US Aid Freeze. Kenya's National Security Advisor Monica Juma assured the Haiti peacekeeping mission will continue with available funds. The UN Trust Fund holds $110 million (Sh12.9 billion) to support operations. "Other countries have put enough money...

Kenyan Senator Calls for Self-Reliance After US Aid Freeze. Narok Senator Ledama Olekina urged Kenya to boost its independence following cuts in U.S. aid. He asked Kenyans to focus on local resources and economic growth. "It's time to embrace independence. Let's realign our resources and work...

Kenyan President Starts Northern Tour in Wajir. President William Ruto landed in Wajir on Wednesday for a one-day visit. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Cabinet members joined him on this trip across Kenya's North Eastern region. The tour began Tuesday in Mandera. That evening, Ruto...

Kenya's Parliament Leader Pushes Economic Focus for Diplomats. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on Kenyan ambassadors to prioritize economic growth. He met with Kenya's US Ambassador David Kerich in Washington, D.C., to discuss trade and diaspora ties. "Washington stands as...

Kenya Seizes Copper Shipment in Port Crackdown. Mining officials found five containers of copper at Mombasa Port marked with false papers. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said the shipment came from Nairobi and was headed to China. "The Mining Investigation Unit seized these containers...

USAID Announces Global Staff Leave, Recalls American Workers. The United States Agency for International Development will place its worldwide staff on administrative leave starting Friday. The agency ordered all American citizens working abroad to return home. USAID staff leave begins before...

Kenyan Governors Set Plans for 2025 Devolution Conference. Kenya's Council of Governors announced plans for the 2025 devolution conference, which will be held in Homa Bay from August 12 to 14. The event aims to highlight local government achievements and address ongoing challenges. CoG Vice...

African Carbon Credits Fund Climate Action and Local Growth. A new documentary, "Black Water," shows how carbon credits help African communities protect nature and fight climate change. The film features a project at Lake Mai Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local people run fish...

Trump Proposes Radical Shift in Gaza Policy. Former U.S. President Donald Trump outlined a dramatic plan for Gaza during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent White House visit. His proposal marks a major change in long-standing U.S. policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...

Kenya's Leaders Don Traditional Dress for Mandera Meeting. President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki wore traditional Kanzu attire at a Tuesday night gathering with Mandera County leaders. The two officials stayed overnight in Mandera as part of Ruto's three-day visit to the...

Political Tensions Rise in Kenya as Leaders Court Western Vote Base. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeks support from the Luhya community ahead of Kenya's 2027 elections. He claims the region could form the next government through an alliance with Mt Kenya voters. "It is sad that a...

Kenya Launches Security Operation Against Ethiopian Militia. A new security operation targeting the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) began on February 3 in northern Kenya. The operation, named "Ondoa Jangili," led to raids on militia hideouts in Sololo and Merti Sub-Counties. Security teams seized...

Zimbabwe's Tobacco Board Emphasizes Quality Control for 2025 Season. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) issued guidance to farmers about proper crop handling ahead of the 2025 marketing season. The board stressed that high-quality tobacco commands premium prices in the market...

President Mnangagwa recently spoke about the risks of being too satisfied with success. He said this can lead to complacency and slow progress. This message is important for Zimbabwe as it works toward Vision 2030. The country aims to become an upper-middle-income economy. Celebrating...

The 2025 tobacco marketing season is almost here. Farmers are excited but also nervous. They hope for high prices to cover their costs and make a profit. The wait for the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) to set the opening date is stressful. Farmers worry about global market trends...

The government has rebuilt and repaired many roads across the country, which is an important achievement. However, roads also need regular maintenance to stay in good shape. Small problems like cracks or eroding edges can quickly get worse. Heavy rains can wash out these faults and create...

The SADC Extraordinary Summit in Harare made key decisions on bringing peace to the DRC. Leaders agreed to hold a joint summit with the EAC and called to revive the Luanda Process. The Luanda Process led to a peace deal in 2002 between the DRC and Uganda. At the time, Angola's president...

TV Personality Delay Hopes for Baby Boy by December 2025. Accra, Ghana - Popular TV host Delay wants to have a baby boy by the end of December 2025. She shared her hopes on The Delay Show. Delay plans to name her son Judah. She believes the name will show God's blessings in her life. "I'm...

Minority Leader: Freemasonry Not Anti-Christian or Occultic. Accra - Alexander Afenyo-Markin has clarified his Freemasonry ties. The Minority Leader says the group is not anti-Christian or occultic. Afenyo-Markin told JoyNews that many people misunderstand Freemasonry. "It is not a secret...