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Keynan Reflects on Parliament's Evolution and Challenges. NAIROBI—Adan Keynan, the "Father of Parliament," has been an MP for 28 years. He was first elected in 1997. In an interview with the Star, Keynan discussed how Parliament has changed. He said debate quality has declined due to more MPs...

Kalonzo: Opposition Remains Strong, Will Fight for Kenyans. NAIROBI - Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka declared the opposition's resilience on Sunday. He addressed residents in Nairobi's Dagoretti area. "We will not let the country go astray," Kalonzo said. "The opposition stands firm."...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The government has contained a fierce fire in Isiolo County, Kenya. The fire began on January 17 and affected about 2,500 hectares of forest. It primarily destroyed animal pastures in the Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo gave an update...

President William Ruto says 2025 will be a great year for Kenya. He added that the country's economy is healing. Ruto spoke on Sunday during a church service in Nairobi. "We got good news about what God is doing in healing our economy," Ruto said. "Kenya is going to go places." Ruto said the...

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...