Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso rule out return to West African economic bloc
  • Author: Mercy Asamba
  • Date: 2024-07-06 22:20:40

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso rule out return to West African economic bloc

Formalising the treaty to establish a confederation confirms the rejection by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso of the 15-member Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS).

Court order to blame for delayed burial of Rongai boy killed during protests, IG says
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-06 22:00:16

Court order to blame for delayed burial of Rongai boy killed during protests, IG says

Koome said the boy's burial failed to proceed as scheduled on Saturday due to a family issue.

Mixed signals from Mogadishu as initial Ethiopia-Somaliland deal talks end with no resolution
  • Author: Yassin Juma
  • Date: 2024-07-06 21:35:30

Mixed signals from Mogadishu as initial Ethiopia-Somaliland deal talks end with no resolution

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he had no faith in Ethiopia backing down from the MoU with Somaliland

Anti-Finance Bill protesters celebrate wins, vow to push further
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-06 20:57:35

Anti-Finance Bill protesters celebrate wins, vow to push further

The demands the protesters are pushing at Ruto's desk also include removal of the Housing Levy and reinstatement of the National Hospital Insurance Fund.

Opinion: North Eastern MPs betrayed us by supporting the Finance Bill
  • Author: Abdullahi Abdille Shahow
  • Date: 2024-07-06 20:23:53

Opinion: North Eastern MPs betrayed us by supporting the Finance Bill

What united Kenyans to oppose the tax bill was the widespread misery, poverty, corruption, and over-taxation

Enhanced security crucial for completion of Wajir -Mandera road project -MP
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-06 19:55:45

Enhanced security crucial for completion of Wajir -Mandera road project -MP

He stated that enhanced security and collaboration would help ensure the successful completion of this historic road project, funded by the World Bank and the Kenyan government.

Somali community in Nairobi unites to address challenges
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-06 18:22:28

Somali community in Nairobi unites to address challenges

Speakers called on the unity of the community in combating issues affecting them, reiterated their commitment to national unity and work with the government for the betterment of Kenya.

Engineers body criticised for congratulating its President on appointment to public debt taskforce
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-06 16:58:23

Engineers body criticised for congratulating its President on appointment to public debt taskforce

The taskforce was gazetted on Friday a few minutes after President William Ruto announced new austerity measures following widespread rage over the wastage of public funds

Eastleigh's Mustang Knights and Warriors gear up for a triumphant return
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-07-06 16:53:09

Eastleigh's Mustang Knights and Warriors gear up for a triumphant return

Basketball in Eastleigh has come a long way, and as the Mustang Knights and Mustang Warriors prepare for their comeback, they will be raring to go with the urge to elevate the sport even higher in the area and the country.

Migrants facing violence, deaths on routes across African continent -report
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-06 16:14:33

Migrants facing violence, deaths on routes across African continent -report

Despite commitments undertaken by the international community to save lives and address vulnerabilities, in accordance with international law, the three organisations warn that current international action is inadequate.

Unstoppable Kenya continues winning streak in Cricket Quad Series
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-07-06 16:09:52

Unstoppable Kenya continues winning streak in Cricket Quad Series

Kenya secured its eighth consecutive victory over Zambia earlier today at the Sikh Union Club along Forest Road, Nairobi

Toll-free number rolled out for protesters needing counselling
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-06 15:24:25

Toll-free number rolled out for protesters needing counselling

Defenders Coalition and the Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association have announced free counselling services on a 24-hour basis via the number 0800 724 280.

Biniam Girmay's remarkable journey to becoming first Black African to win a Tour de France stage
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-07-06 15:15:34

Biniam Girmay's remarkable journey to becoming first Black African to win a Tour de France stage

Eritrean Biniam Girmay recently made history by becoming the first Black African rider to win a stage at the Tour de France.

Study links popular diabetes drugs to serious eye disorder
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-07-06 14:44:23

Study links popular diabetes drugs to serious eye disorder

This is according to a recent study by researchers from Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, which notes that the condition can lead to sudden vision loss and even blindness in severe cases.

Somalia ramps up fight against polio to eliminate repeat outbreaks
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-07-06 14:13:57

Somalia ramps up fight against polio to eliminate repeat outbreaks

This persistent health crisis has had a devastating impact on the nation, with UNICEF reporting that it has left 38 children paralysed.

LSK president declines Ruto appointment to task force auditing public debt
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-06 13:11:21

LSK president declines Ruto appointment to task force auditing public debt

The lawyer's lobby declined the appointment noting that auditing public debt is a role designated by the constitution to the office of Auditor General Nancy Gathungu.

Amid furore over protest outcomes, Ruto pledges action against 'new problem' of abductions
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-06 12:46:28

Amid furore over protest outcomes, Ruto pledges action against 'new problem' of abductions

His admission that police abductions were happening came days after he defended the police against claims that they kidnapped former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter.

Kenya unrest: Ruto awakened class politics that now threatens to engulf him
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-07-06 12:01:08

Kenya unrest: Ruto awakened class politics that now threatens to engulf him

The Finance Bill, which Ruto has put on hold, was the trigger for the recent protests. But its roots run deeper.

Opinion: Kenya’s Gen-Z movement must avoid mistakes in some African countries
  • Author: Amina Boru
  • Date: 2024-07-06 11:18:06

Opinion: Kenya’s Gen-Z movement must avoid mistakes in some African countries

The Kenyan Gen-Z must be cautious not to cross the threshold into a full-scale revolution, avoiding the potential hijacking of their good cause by opportunistic elements such as politicians or the military, as seen in other African countries.

France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-final
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-07-06 10:29:05

France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-final

France will play Spain, who edged Germany in the other quarterfinal, in Munich on Tuesday for a chance to reach the July 14 final.

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