African governments should create a conducive environment for entrepreneurship to expand opportunities for the youth. President William Ruto said the governments should strive to provide young people with access to capital, mentorship and opportunities. This, he explained, will enable youth to transform their ideas into thriving cross-border businesses. “This can be achieved by simplifying business […]
Zimbabwe is holding by-elections in which there have been attempts to exclude the main opposition candidates – as President Emmerson Mnangagwa cements his control. The vote was triggered after some opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs had their seats declared vacant. This was engineered by someone claiming to be the party’s secretary-general. The outcome […]
European Union officials have reached a provisional deal on the world’s first comprehensive laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. After 36 hours of talks, negotiators agreed rules around AI in systems like ChatGPT and facial recognition. The European Parliament will vote on the AI Act proposals early next year, but any legislation will […]
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been feted for prudent use of resources and for . accountability, transparency and integrity in financial reporting during this year’s Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards and Gala Dinner held at a Nairobi hotel. MoD was ranked position 1 in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under International Public Sector Accounting […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has called for renewed commitment to democracy, equality and justice as Kenya celebrates the 60th Jamhuri Day. Mudavadi said hoisting of Kenya’s flag symbolizes collective determination to build a Kenya where every citizen has an opportunity to prosper, regardless of background or circumstance, […]
Harvard’s president has apologised for controversial remarks she made at a congressional hearing about antisemitism on US college campuses. When asked whether calls for the genocide of Jews constituted harassment under university policy, Dr Claudine Gay said it depended on the context. Dr Gay, and two other university presidents who gave similar answers, have since […]
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has accused Republicans of trying to “kill” him in an effort to undermine his father’s presidency. His death “would be a pain greater than my father could be able to handle”, the younger Biden told musician Moby in a podcast that aired on Friday. The first of the two-part […]
The United States vetoed a United Nations resolution Friday backed by almost all other Security Council members and dozens of other nations demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza. Supporters called it a terrible day and warned of more civilian deaths and destruction as the war goes into its third month. The vote in the […]
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has addressed the Group of 77 plus China summit at COP28. He said developing nations should unequivocally oppose unilateralism, and protect their interests in the fight towards climate change. Saturday also saw millions of dollars being added to the Loss and Damage Fund, as the chorus to increase renewable energy […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will from next week start an investigation on a case where a parastatal boss is accused of holding multiple public office jobs. EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Twalib Mbarak has confirmed they have summoned CEO of Council of Legal Education Jenifer Gitiri to appear before the commission and shed […]
60 residents of Mombasa County have been taken from the drug dens for rehabilitation at three rehabilitation and recovery centres in Kwale County. Pastor Dorcas Rigathi on Friday fulfilled a promise she made to families living in the drug dens of Mombasa County. The men who are willing to undergo rehabilitation are addicted to alcohol, […]
As Christmas festivities beckon, Kenya Airways has announced a disruption of operations due to spare parts shortage. The airline, which is one of Africa’s biggest, said it had been forced to ground some of its aircraft, a situation that may persist for the next two weeks. KQ Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka in a statement […]
