US Senator defends proposal to freeze aid for Al Shabaab fight

Idaho Senator Jim Risch. PHOTO/@SenatorRisch/XIdaho Senator Jim Risch has continued to rattle East African nations by proposing far-reaching reforms, signalling a shift from an assistance-led to an investment-led strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The senator who recently called out President William Ruto following his statement in China is advocating for a symbiotic arrangement, if not a…

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South Korea goes to the polls to elect new president after Yoon crisis

South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol. PHOTO/@President_KR/XMillions of South Koreans are voting for a new president in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative who now faces an explosive trial on rebellion charges over his short-lived imposition of martial law in December. Pre-election surveys suggested Yoon’s liberal arch-rival, Lee Jae-myung, appeared headed for…

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Police detain author over book on Charlene Ruto

A police cruiser used for illustration. PHOTO/Martin Oduor Police in Nairobi have detained an author in connection with a possible case of identity theft related to a book about President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto. Webster Ochora Elijah, currently being held at Muthaiga Police Station, is under investigation under the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime…

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Details of Raila’s meeting with Somaliland president Abdirahman Irro

Raila Odinga with President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), after hosting him in Nairobi. PHOTO/@Presidencysl_/XFormer Prime Minister Raila Odinga hosted the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), during his official visit to Kenya. In a statement shared by the Spokesperson for the President of the Republic of Somaliland,…

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Morara cites systemic exploitation in viral rant against political elite

Political activist Morara Kebaso at a past address. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital from a video posted on X by @MoraraKebasoSnr Inclusive National Justice, Economic & Civic Transformation (INJECT) party leader Morara Kebaso has reignited discussions on the pervasive corruption and systemic issues plaguing Kenyan politics. Morara, in a video rant against the country’s political elite…

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Kanini Kega issues ultimatum on Rose Njeri’s release

Kanini Kega speaks during a past event. PHOTO/@kaninikega1/XEast African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of activist Rose Njeri. In a statement on Monday, June 2, 2025, Kega warned of possible action, though he did not specify what form it would take. “Release Rose Njeri Tunguru now unconditionally!…

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Somaliland president’s spokesperson reveals how he defied Somalia’s sabotage in Nairobi tour

Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Irro during a past event. PHOTO/@Presidencysl_/XDays after the Republic of Somaliland’s mission office was opened in Nairobi during a ceremony presided over by the de facto state’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), a diplomatic row is picking up, pitting Somalia. In a lengthy statement on Monday, June 2, 2025, Hussein Deyr, spokesman…

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Alfred Keter differs with Raila over compensation for Gen Z protest victims

A photo of Alfred Keter speaking during an event. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079971290421Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter has strongly differed with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga over his recent remarks calling for the government to compensate victims injured during the Gen Z protests. Raila made the statement during Madaraka Day celebrations held at Raila Odinga Stadium in…

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Gitonga Mukunji reprimands Kilifi North MP over anti-muguka bill

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji speaking during a past function in Embu. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/GitongaMukunji/photosManyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has sharply criticised Kilifi North MP Owen Baya for sponsoring a parliamentary motion seeking the ban of Muguka, a stimulant crop cultivated widely in Embu and neighbouring counties. Speaking in Embu on Monday, June 2, 2025, Mukunji shaded…

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Khalwale’s message to Mbarire after her recent outburst

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale. PHOTO/DrBKhalwale/XKakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has weighed in on the complaints raised by Embu Governor Cecil Mbarire, who expressed frustration over being undermined by top government officials within President William Ruto’s administration. Taking to his social media pages on Monday, June 2, 2025, Khalwale addressed Governor Mbarire directly, urging her to brace…

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