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AU says silence on Gaza ‘cannot be our legacy’ at UN solidarity event
Global Affairs

AU says silence on Gaza ‘cannot be our legacy’ at UN solidarity event

Speaking in Addis Ababa during the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said the Union “stands firm in its principled support for the inalienable rights, dignity and quest for freedom of the Palestinian people.”

Salah storm sparks carnage at Liverpool
Sports

Salah storm sparks carnage at Liverpool

Salah said he felt “thrown under the bus” after being dropped for Liverpool’s recent struggles, a claim that cost him a place in the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Inter Milan.

Starlink recovers users in Kenya but faces stiff local competition
Business

Starlink recovers users in Kenya but faces stiff local competition

Safaricom maintained its dominance by adding 79,288 fixed internet customers during the same period, increasing its market share from 34.3 percent to 35.6 percent. Other providers such as Jamii Telecoms (Faiba), Ahadi Wireless, Vilcom Network, and Mawingu also strengthened their subscriber base, making it harder for Starlink to expand its footprint.

World Bank flags high mobile fees in Kenya, warns of unfair market
Business

World Bank flags high mobile fees in Kenya, warns of unfair market

The World Bank points out structural challenges in Kenya’s telecoms industry. While the sector is growing rapidly, outdated rules on spectrum allocation, infrastructure sharing, and market oversight continue to favour large incumbents, raising costs for smaller operators and consumers and slowing investment in new networks.

The World Bank. PHOTO/The Express Tribune
Business

World Bank criticises political influence in Kenya’s State firms

Current performance-monitoring systems are also under scrutiny. While the National Treasury sets key performance indicators and targets, the World Bank says these benchmarks are not in line with private sector standards, meaning SOEs do not face meaningful financial consequences for underperformance.

Dadaab court orders exhumation of Safiya Bilal for fresh autopsy
News

Dadaab court orders exhumation of Safiya Bilal for fresh autopsy

According to the ODPP, the Chief Government Pathologist will supervise the exhumation and the repeat post-mortem, while experts from the Government Chemist collect samples for examination. The DCI will document every stage of the procedure, with the Fafi Subcounty Public Health Officer handling safety protocols during the operation.

European leaders urge urgent support for Ukraine as peace talks continue
Global Affairs

European leaders urge urgent support for Ukraine as peace talks continue

Zelensky, who later traveled to Brussels to meet Nato officials, said Ukraine would submit its updated plan to the US on Tuesday. He told reporters that the “most certainly anti-Ukrainian points have been removed” from the previous draft, but admitted that concerns over giving up territory persist and a compromise “has not yet been found there.”

Careerism in police undermines free, fair elections- Oswago
News

Careerism in police undermines free, fair elections- Oswago

Oswago said the police are “very well trained… they understand the law backwards,” but systemic issues, including promotions and rewards based on loyalty rather than merit, pressure officers to act in ways that serve political interests rather than legal or ethical standards.

Court bars levy and SHIF deductions on post-termination awards
News

Court bars levy and SHIF deductions on post-termination awards

Before releasing the funds, the company withheld Sh1 million, citing statutory obligations including PAYE, NSSF, the Social Health Insurance Fund, and the Housing Levy. This action sparked a new dispute, including contested execution steps and an attempt to attach company property to recover the deducted amounts.

Kenya deploys 230 police officers to Haiti to strengthen security operations
News

Kenya deploys 230 police officers to Haiti to strengthen security operations

GSF Commander Godfrey Otunge welcomed the new officers, noting their deployment comes at a crucial period and will help reinforce and accelerate progress made in countering gang activities. Boinett added that the incoming personnel had undergone intensive training and are dedicated to respecting international human rights standards and adhering to strict operational conduct.

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe/HANDOUT
News

Ombudsman sets 21-day deadline for sugar mill records

The order comes shortly after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told Parliament that all assets leased under 30-year concessions will revert to government ownership once the contracts end. He defended the leases, finalized in May, as a strategic approach to attract private investment while safeguarding public property.