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A group of Haitians living in the United States staged demos outside Kenya’s embassy on Thursday. The protesters voiced opposition to President Ruto’s decision to send a thousand troops on a peacekeeping mission to their war-torn country. The demonstrators carried placards with messages directed at Kenya’s head of state, urging Ruto to cancel the planned…
During President Ruto’s US state visit on Tuesday, Ruto requested the intervention of the American government to beef up security in the region. Ruto particularly explained that he and the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a meeting where they both expressed concerns over the withdrawal of forces. Ruto further revealed that the decision…
President Ruto has secured a Ksh 477 billion deal with the United States government to facilitate the completion of Africa’s biggest toll road-the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway. Reports indicate that the Kenya National Highways Authority signed the $3.6 billion agreement with Everstrong Capital LLC, part of the numerous investments expected to be announced during the engagement between…
The United States government announced its plan to donate 16 helicopters to Kenya to enhance the country’s security operations. According to a statement from the White House, the donation includes 16 Huey helicpters and 8 MD-500s. Despite the agreement, Kenya is expected to formally receive the US-manufactured helicopters between late 2024 and mid-2025. The helicopters…
The US government has unveiled around Ksh7 billion loan to a Kenyan mobile lending firm, as disclosed in the agreements revealed on Thursday, May 23. This loan forms part of the broader US-Kenya agreements, signifying an important development in their bilateral ties. It falls under the Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative, a joint venture…
Ademola Lookman was the star for Atalanta, scoring a hat-trick in their best night ever in Dublin. They beat the German champions, Bayer Leverkusen, 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Leverkusen came to the Irish capital with an unbeaten streak of 51 games this season and were aiming for a remarkable treble. However,…
DP Gachagua has extended an olive branch to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, aiming to resolve their differences amidst the current political uncertainty that has left him in a precarious position. During a visit to Kirinyaga County, DP Gachagua appealed to Uhuru, suggesting they collaborate to achieve the broader objective of maintaining the prosperity of the…
US fund Oaktree has assumed ownership of Serie A club Inter Milan after the failure of previous owner, Suning, to meet a deadline for repaying a debt totaling hundreds of millions of euros. Oaktree’s announcement stated that they had taken over control of Inter Milan due to the non-repayment of a three-year loan to the…
Two people lost their lives and a house was torched after a land dispute in Gem Yala Sub-County, Siaya County. Amidst a contentious land feud over an access road, 50-year-old Charles Orwa met his demise, purportedly by wielding fatal blows against Francis Omondi, 45. Siaya County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo received intelligence from Assistant Chief…
Kenya has unveiled the latest National Health Accounts Estimates Report spaning 2019/20 to 2021/22, shedding light on strides made in the Vision 2030 agenda. Noteworthy achievements include the provision of free healthcare for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, contributing significantly to the decline in child and maternal mortality rates. Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai spearheaded the…