Kenyas

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In another bold move this year, the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) confirmed conducting airstrikes against Al-Shabaab insurgents. This marks the second time in recent months that they have targeted these militants notorious for causing unrest in the region, with the previous strikes occurring towards the close of the last year. The latest decisive action took place on December 31st and resulted in the elimination of at least a dozen Al-Shabaab operatives. According to US AFRICOM, this…

In a compelling address at State House, Nairobi, President William Ruto reassured Kenyans about the Kenyan government's collective vision for driving the nation forward. Donning an air of unwavering confidence, he emphasized, "We are here to prove the skeptics wrong. Kenya will not falter; it will thrive. The adversaries doubting our potential will find defeat in our triumph." His words echo a promise and a firm commitment to navigate the country toward prosperity, as he spoke under the luminescent glow of the State House…

Aden Duale, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, is representing Kenya at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, which kicks off today.This significant gathering has attracted a slew of world leaders, environmental gurus, policy buffs, and activists, all eager to tackle the thorny issues of climate change revolving around adaptation, resilience-building, and financial strategies. Kenya sees tackling climate change as a do-or-die affair. President William Ruto is…

Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'oei. Kenya's standing as a sanctuary for refugees has recently come under scrutiny following the controversial deportation of four Turkish citizens previously under asylum protection. This event has prompted serious questions: Can individuals truly find a refuge within Kenya, or is the nation merely a supporter of oppressive regimes? As of now, there remains a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the government's handling of these four men. Were they processed through the…

Mogadishu (AX) — A father and his son faced a heartrending fate in Wajir County, Kenya, attempting to save their family's goat from a treacherously narrow, air-starved well. This sorrowful event acts as a poignant reminder of the dangers hiding within the region's exposed water sources, igniting urgent appeals for enhanced safety measures. The grim scenario began when the family’s goat plummeted into a slender, deep well. In an act of heroic impulsivity, the young son descended to rescue the animal but was swiftly overcome…

Rigathi Gachagua might become the first deputy president to face impeachment since Kenya revamped its Constitution in 2010 . The Kenyan Senate has embarked on impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following a court's confirmation of their legality. The National Assembly, representing the lower house of Parliament, recently voted in favor of impeaching Gachagua on 11 charges, which include corruption, undermining governmental authority, and inciting ethnic conflicts. The 59-year-old leader has…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Just before a significant Senate impeachment vote, Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, fell unwell on Thursday night. His attorney, Paul Muite, made this revelation as Gachagua prepared to address various accusations hurled by the National Assembly. The Senate’s hush-hush atmosphere was instantly interrupted when Speaker Amason Kingi decided to pause the proceedings until 5 PM local time. He noted the session would continue then, with or without Gachagua’s involvement. This temporary halt intended…

Kenya's High Court Dismisses Attempt to Derail Impeachment Proceedings NAIROBI, Kenya - In a turn of events that could shake up Kenya's political landscape, the High Court has turned down a plea from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team, allowing the Senate to proceed with debates on his impeachment. On Tuesday, Justice Chacha Mwita emphasized that legal proceedings should not halt parliamentary actions. The National Assembly recently passed the impeachment motion against Gachagua, who is accused of corruption…

In a twist on Tuesday, Kenya's High Court gave a thumbs down to a petition from the deputy president's legal team. They tried to halt a senate discussion on his impeachment, after parliament gave the boot vote last week.Justice Chacha Mwita declared that parliament can rock on with its duties, saying the court ain’t gonna meddle.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment was green-lit by a whopping 281-44 in parliament and now it's on its way to the senate, primed for hearings starting Wednesday. Allegations are flying,…

Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille has jetted off to Kenya, engaging in discussions with President William Ruto. Kenya has urgently sought global financial backing to keep their police forces active in Haiti, an operation extended by another year. Since its launch in June, this international security mission aims to curb the violent grip gangs have on Port-au-Prince and its outskirts. The UN reports over 3,600 fatalities in Haiti this year alone, with more than 100 being children, and half a million individuals have…