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  Heads of state reflected the sentiments of many describing how the late Pope spoke out for the marginalised. Read More

  Some Women make decisions with fear while others live with stigma because the laws have stippled them their sexual reproductive health rights. Read More

  President Donald Trump has publicly and privately expressed unwavering support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports of a new scandal of using his personal phone to send sensitive information about U.S. military operations in Yemen. Sources told American outlet NBC News that Hegseth inadvertently sent information about the Yemen strikes to a 13-person group
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  Police officers are on the spot once again for using unwarranted force while executing their mandate, if allegations by Boniface Mwangi are anything to go by. The activist says he was physically assaulted and robbed by three National Police Service (NPS) officers who were allegedly responding to a noise complaint. According to Mwangi, at around
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  President William Ruto`s five- day state visit to China commences today, 22nd April 2025. A statement by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed outlined the purpose of the State Visit, stating that it will build on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2017 through the Belt and Road Initiative to advance Kenya’s infrastructure connectivity. His visit
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  Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square, blessing the 35,000 people gathered to celebrate Easter at the Vatican. Read More

  Ruto is also scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and National People’s Congress Chairman Zhao Leji. The discussions will centre on shared economic transformation, sustainable development, and global cooperation. Read More

  Kenya’s Cabinet Secretaries for National Treasury, John Mbadi, and Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, are in the United States to lead the country’s delegation at the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG). The meetings, running from April 21 to 26 in Washington, D.C., bring together global economic leaders to discuss pressing development issues, economic recovery, and the role of the private sector in global growth. CS Mbadi and CS Wandayi are accompanied by a high-profile team that includes Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi, Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, and Christopher Kirigua—Kenya’s Deputy Chief of Mission and National
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  A parliamentary committee has intervened to break a long-standing deadlock between Kenya Railways and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) over the redesign of a critical bridge along Nairobi’s Likoni Road. The standoff had delayed key upgrades along the busy Jogoo-Mombasa Road corridor, threatening to derail Nairobi’s ambitious plans to launch electric train services in the near future. The Public Investments Committee on Commercial and Energy Affairs, chaired by Pokot South MP David Pkosing, has now directed Kenya Railways to take the lead in securing the Ksh400 million needed to complete the bridge. This directive came after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu flagged the project for running behind schedule, raising concerns
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  Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has boldly claimed that he is the only politician capable of defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. While speaking to congregants at the Legacy Church in Westlands, Babu confidently declared that his name will be on the ballot in 2027. However, he stopped short of revealing the specific position he plans to pursue. The vocal MP outlined his political ambitions, insisting he is overqualified to be Nairobi Governor and suggesting he could unseat President Ruto even before Kenyans head to the polls. He emphasized that leadership should be about service, not just winning elections. “Leaders are chosen by God. As of now,
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