An opinion piece argues that Kenya faces a critical test in 2027 over whether women will be genuine political actors in decision-making and leadership, rather than merely participants. The author notes that women contribute significantly to the economy across sectors including agriculture, yet remain underrepresented in political leadership.
2 hours ago · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya faces a critical test in 2027 over whether women will be genuine political actors in decision-making and leadership, rather than merely participants. The author notes that women contribute significantly to the economy across sectors including agriculture, yet remain underrepresented in political leadership.
2 hours ago · The Standard →
As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, political parties face renewed pressure to ensure women are not locked out of elective positions through implementation of the two-thirds gender principle, with calls on Parliament to enact legislation and the electoral commission to enforce it.
2 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto promised women greater political power, economic opportunities and public services, but nearly four years later women leaders question how much has changed. The administration has established the Office of the Women's Rights Advisor and expanded credit access programmes, yet the pledge to reserve half of Cabinet positions for women remains unfulfilled.
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The Ministry of Health has disabled a real-time surveillance system used to track Ebola and other infectious diseases, raising concerns about contact tracing, monitoring of suspected cases, and the country's ability to contain outbreaks.
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Migori Youth FC began their Kenyan Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Police FC at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday. Captain Vincent Wanga scored for Migori Youth in the fifth minute, but Brian Chonjo equalized for Police FC in the 44th minute.
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A US government report has flagged Kenyan government officials as being deeply involved in the recruitment of citizens to serve in the Russian military, putting Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi under scrutiny during a joint Senate committee session on Kenyans caught in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Families of Kenyans recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war face conflicting reports about how many are involved, with some having lost contact with relatives and others still awaiting confirmation of whether loved ones are alive, missing, or dead.
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Algerian authorities announced the arrest of 61 Moroccan nationals accused of planning "acts of sabotage" undermining security and public order, according to the General Directorate of National Security. The suspects, who allegedly entered Algeria via mountain trails from Tunisia, were described as part of an international Moroccan criminal network, though no details of specific plots were provided.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →