Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has withdrawn murder charges against 15 security officers who had been accused of involvement in the disappearance and killing of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver in one of Kenya’s most controversial criminal investigations. The officers, most of whom were attached to the now-disbanded Special Service Unit…
Six companies receive 99-year leases at the Murang’a Industrial Park, with uptake hitting 55% and KES 240 million raised in revenue. Investors announce major value-addition projects. A major milestone has been achieved in the development of the Murang’a Industrial Park, with six companies officially receiving land ownership documents and uptake surpassing the halfway mark. Governor…
In a stunning development, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, bowing to pressure from his own party and paving the way for Andy Burnham to become Britain’s seventh leader since 2016. In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the volatility of modern British politics, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation…
Fifteen national governments from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific have adopted the Mombasa Declaration, marking a major step toward strengthening global fisheries transparency and curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The declaration was endorsed at the 11th Our Ocean Conference, where countries committed to improving access to fisheries data, enhancing vessel…
Kenia de mi vida is the unique name of a local amateur 5-a-side futsal club currently leading the tournament table in Buenos Aires, where the bright floodlights shine down on a green synthetic pitch. The air surrounding the complex is filled with the rich, smoky smell of grilled meat from a nearby backyard barbecue and the…
As South Africa prepares to face Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, a growing debate has emerged across African social media platforms. While many football fans are expected to support South Africa as the continent’s representative, others have surprisingly thrown their weight behind Mexico. For many of these supporters, the decision…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has defended itself, stressing that immigration matters fall under the jurisdiction of national authorities and not FIFA, hours after Somali referee Omar Artan was reportedly denied entry into the United States despite being selected by FIFA for World Cup duties. Confirming the development, FIFA emphasized that admission into…
US-Backed Ebola Facility concerns intensified on Thursday after reports emerged that a military Osprey aircraft had arrived at Laikipia Air Base, the site of a controversial quarantine center planned by the United States in Kenya. Witnesses near the airbase reported seeing what appeared to be a U.S. military MV-22 Osprey aircraft landing at the facility,…
Kenyan entrepreneur, conservationist, and IUCN Patron of Nature, Humphrey Kariuki, has called for increased investment and stronger partnerships to support Africa’s regenerative blue economy, saying coastal communities must be at the heart of ocean conservation and restoration efforts. Speaking during the 17th Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI) and the 2nd Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF)…
Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its African network, resuming flights to key destinations and increasing frequencies on several routes as it seeks to meet growing demand for travel, trade, and tourism across the continent. The airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles and two weekly flights to Kigali from June 16,…
