WHITE HOUSE, 8th January -US President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the United States from 66 international organisations, treaties, and conventions which also include 31 United Nations entities, and 35 non-UN bodies, as part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…
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…
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…
KISUMU, 6th January –Hundreds of small-scale traders at Kisumu’s Kondele Market have begun receiving business empowerment funds following the release of money raised during a high-profile fundraiser held late last year. The funds, raised through an initiative led by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Odongo Oron, are intended to help traders rebuild and expand their businesses…
WAONDO, Homabay -For centuries, the art of giving has been passed down through generations, with ancestors, parents, and philanthropists emphasising its importance. The Bible, in 2 Corinthians 9:7, encourages giving willingly and cheerfully, a principle echoed by former US President Jimmy Carter, who said, “A society’s measure is how it treats the most vulnerable.” In…
NAIROBI, 4th January –A Kenyan engineering firm is seeking annulment of an arbitral award, alleging tribunal overreach and denial of due process under the UAE-Kenya investment treaty Spentech Engineering Limited has mounted a formal challenge against a ruling of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), asking for the annulment of an arbitral…
KISUMU, 5th January –Kisumu Central Constituency is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched political battlegrounds ahead of the 2027 General Election following the entry of Cedric Otieno, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Youth Leader, into the parliamentary race. Cedric, popularly known by his first name, has formally declared his intention…
“Hon Robert Alai became aggressive, pushed me, drew a pistol, and struck me on the chest and jaw with it,” Babu Owino says. NAIROBI, 4th January-Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has raised an alarm over his safety, detailing a violent confrontation in which he claims Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai assaulted him with…
WHITE HOUSE, 3rd January-US President Donald Trump has announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Adela Flores both of whom have been flown out of the country. According to a statement posted by President Trump and the White House on the official X account, this followed “a successful large-scale strike…
NAIROBI—As the 2027 General Elections draw closer, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is demonstrating its intent to consolidate power with an elaborate series of grassroots elections scheduled for Saturday, 10th January, across 20 strategically selected counties. The President William Ruto-led party is opening the floor to its registered members, empowering them to elect…
