Will international court action stop atrocities in eastern DR Congo?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has brought a new perspective to the war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by launching investigations Kinshasa thinks could deter violence merchants. After the move became known, the government welcomed the relaunch of investigations into possible crimes against humanity in North Kivu since January 2022. The Hague-based court’s decision…

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Kilifi County partners with KISIP to set up Ksh1.1B road projects in informal settlements

Kilifi County government has partnered with the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) to construct roads worth Ksh1.1 billion in various informal settlements across the county. The projects, which are already underway, include the construction of roads valued at Ksh518 million in slums within Kilifi town. In Malindi’s Muyeye informal settlement, Ksh382 million has been…

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Former Murang’a Governor Wa Iria backs Kindiki’s nomination as Deputy President

Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has hailed the nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, following Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. Wa Iria lauded President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Kindiki, describing him as calm, knowledgeable, and well-positioned to unite Kenyans under Ruto’s administration. The former governor faulted the leadership of…

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Kenyan Newspapers: Gachagua Mt Kenya's Friends Are Fewer As Many Support His Dismissal

On Saturday, October 19, local newspapers reported on the fate of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, who fled to court after the Senate approved his impeachment. Kenyan newspaper headlines on Saturday, October 19. Photos/screengrabs: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Taifa Leo and The Star.Source: UGC The newspapers also highlighted different statements among Kenyans following President…

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