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Tanzania Fires Back After European Parliament Committee Surprise Move On Funding
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (505+ words) The government of Tanzania has pushed back against a recent vote by the European Parliament committee on a "156 million (around Ksh 23 billion) development aid deal. In a press release issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated…...
Several People Feared Dead As Nganya Full Of Passengers Overturns
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (795+ words) Several people are feared dead following a road accident involving a pimped Public Service Vehicle popularly known as "nganya" along Enterprise Road in Nairobi's Industrial Area on Wednesday, June 4. The accident occurred opposite Nairobi Prison, where the public service vehicle,…...
Njeri Maina Explains Why President Ruto Can't Be Impeached
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (556+ words) Njeri Maina, Kirinyaga Women Representative and High Court advocate, has explained why the impeachment of the current Kenyan president, William Ruto, is difficult. In clarifying the potential failure of the presidential impeachment motion, the advocate noted that to successfully impeach…...
Opinion | AI Mistakes That Could Destroy Kenya's Future " Global Lessons Every Leader, Business & Citizen Must See Now
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (516+ words) Misinformation, disinformation, and social instability are on the rise. Deloitte forecasts that generative AI could drive US fraud losses from $12. 3 billion in 2023 to $40 billion by 2027 (with synthetic identity fraud accounting for 46% of incidents, voice deepfakes at 37%, and video deepfakes at…...
Embu Modern Market Project Creates Jobs And Internship Opportunities For Youth
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (523+ words) Embu resident Maureen Nkatha expressed gratitude to the government for creating opportunities in Public works under the internship programme." The ongoing construction of the modern market in Embu County is transforming the lives of many young people by creating employment,…...
Why Kenya Cannot Build A Commercial Oil Refinery
4+ week, 1+ day ago (628+ words) The government has issued an explanation on why Kenya cannot build a commercial oil refinery. This comes after Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania agreed to build a joint refinery in Tanga, Tanzania. Energy and Transport Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, while appearing…...
Farmer Rescued After Being Trapped Between Two Overflowing Rivers
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (440+ words) A farmer in Thika, Kiambu County, was rescued after being stranded for four days between two overflowing rivers following heavy rains that caused flooding in the country. The incident unfolded after rising water levels cut off access to his farm,…...
Equity Bank Secures Mozambique Entry After Ruto's Intervention
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (595+ words) Equity Bank is considering expanding into Mozambique following an intervention by President William Ruto, as announced by the bank's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), James Mwangi. According to James Mwangi, a deal with the Mozambique on opening doors for the Kenyan…...
Kenya Among 53 African Countries To Get Zero-Tariff Access To China From May 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (567+ words) China has announced a major expansion of its trade policy, agreeing to eliminate all tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. This will take effect on May 1, 2026, and applies to countries that maintain good diplomatic relations with Beijing. The decision, announced…...
Big Test for Ivory Coast, as Nigeria Storms into AFCON Quarterfinals
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (676+ words) The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 comes to an end on January 6, with two high-stakes matches, including the clash between Algeria and Congo, from 7 PM EAT at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The other match sees the…...