AU Chair Voices Concern Over US Funding Cuts to Selected UN and International Organisations

“The move will have a huge impact on Africa’s Development,Peacebuilding, Humanitarian Response, and the Implementation of AU’s Agenda 2063 and the SDGs 2030 Agenda,” Says Mohammed Youssouf  ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -The African Union Commission (AU) Chairperson Mohammed Youssouf, has taken note of the recent Presidential Memorandum issued by the USA government directing the cessation of…

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Govt Invests Sh21B in Nyeri County  to Spur Regional Economy

NYERI -The national government is injecting Sh21 billion into development projects across Nyeri County, targeting infrastructure, housing, and youth empowerment in a major economic push. The investment package includes the construction of 8,000 affordable housing units, 20 modern markets, and hostels for 7,200 students. Speaking during the commissioning of the new Karatina Marigiti ESP Modern…

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IEBC Announces Resumption of Continuous Voter Registration in 27 Electoral Areas

NAIROBI, 13th January -In preparation for the 2027 General Elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in various constituencies, which were suspended and set to begin on Monday, 12th January 2026. IEBC seeks to register 6 3 million new eligible voters, 70 percent of whom…

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America First: Trump Withdraws the US from 66 International Organisations, Citing National Interests

WHITE HOUSE, 8th January -US President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the United States from 66 international organisations, treaties, and conventions which also include 31 United Nations entities, and 35 non-UN bodies, as part of his “America First” policy.  The directive, issued in a presidential memorandum on January 7, 2026, follows a year-long review of…

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AU Peace Council Issues Unanimous Condemnation of Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Addis Ababa, 7 January 2026 – In a decisive ministerial-level meeting, the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has issued a forceful communique unreservedly condemning Israel’s unilateral recognition of the “so-called Republic of Somaliland.” It reiterated its unwavering commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The communique, adopted…

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Govt Escalates War on Drugs, Set to Create New Rehab Centres in 47 Counties

STATE HOUSE, Nairobi-President William Ruto has announced a comprehensive, multi-pronged government initiative aimed at combating alcohol and substance abuse, directing the establishment of rehabilitation centres in all 47 counties.  This flagship initiative will be executed in close collaboration with county governments and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), and…

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