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  A U.S. national accused of smuggling cocaine by ingesting multiple pellets has denied drug trafficking charges. Jarod Tyler Roberts appeared before the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts on Monday, pleading not guilty to trafficking cocaine valued at Ksh.240,000. His lawyer, Danstan Omari, informed the court that Roberts is negotiating a plea bargain agreement with the state. The case unfolded on February 16 when Roberts’ friends rushed him to MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi’s Westlands area after he experienced severe abdominal pain. Doctors examining him suspected he had ingested narcotic substances and alerted the police, leading to his arrest.
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  The appointment of the three leaders signifies a shift towards a more unified and coordinated approach, merging the separate Luanda and Nairobi peace tracks into a single process. This move is expected to enhance diplomatic efforts, ensuring a more effective response to the ongoing crisis. Read More

  Besigye was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, in November 2024 and subsequently charged in Uganda with offenses related to security and unlawful possession of firearms. Uganda accuses him of possessing arms in Kenya, Greece, and Switzerland. Read More

  Mr Musk, who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), said that failure to respond would be taken as a resignation. Read More

  EAC and SADC appoint former Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria) and Former Ethiopian…
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  Mombasa Governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Nassir has called for political inclusivity despite…
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  The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their commitment to restoring peace and security in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During the Joint Summit held on 8th February 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, key decisions were made to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Key Decisions and
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  The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, termed the newspaper’s headline, “Retirees Bear Brunt of Ruto M-Pesa Rule,” as misleading and inaccurate. Read More

  His remarks come amid heightened political activity in Kenya, with leaders realigning their strategies ahead of future elections. Odinga’s decision to vie for the AUC chairmanship had fueled speculation about his long-term political ambitions, and his next move is expected to shape the country’s political landscape significantly. Read More

  The breakthrough came hours after the RSF signed a political charter in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, to establish a breakaway government in areas under its control. Read More