Nairobi, Kenya – The suspension of USAID activities in Kenya has left a significant gap in foreign assistance, creating an opportunity for China to expand its influence in the East African nation. While the United States has historically been one of Kenya’s largest development partners, recent funding cuts and shifts in policy have slowed USAID-backed…
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga made a historic attempt to become the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) but narrowly lost to Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti in a highly competitive race. Despite not clinching the position, Odinga’s campaign gained strong diplomatic support, securing endorsements from over 20 African nations, including Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe,…
In a recent turn of events, Rashid Mohmed Echesa received a refund for his funeral contribution. Echesa, a notable figure in Kenyan politics had his supporter’s causing chaos at the burial of Mzee Austin Odongo and disrupting the event. After the incident, the family saw it as a form of disrespect and returned back the…
Police officer Isaiah Ndumba Murangiri is set to face trial on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, for the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Rex Kanyeki Masai along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. The incident occurred during the anti-Finance Bill protests in June 2024, which saw thousands take to the streets against proposed tax hikes. Background of the Incident On…
