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Kenyan MPs are accusing British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental damage. President Ruto is in Washington for DRC-Rwanda peace talks and a Kenya-US health deal, amid claims of a separate Trump-Ruto health security pact. Health workers have i...••• Listen for full story (5 min)

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DFC approves Sh162bn debt-for-food-security swap with Kenya
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DFC approves Sh162bn debt-for-food-security swap with Kenya

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Ruto Secures Ksh129 Billion Deal in U.S.

Ruto Secures Ksh129 Billion Deal in U.S.

Kenya has secured a USD 1 billion (Ksh129 billion) debt-for-food swap deal with the United States to boost food security and reduce its debt burden. This agreement was reached after President William Ruto met with CEO Ben Black of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) in Washington, D.C.

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North Eastern MPs Push for Drought to Be Declared National Disaster

North Eastern MPs Push for Drought to Be Declared National Disaster

North Eastern MPs are urging the Kenyan Government to declare the ongoing drought a national disaster, warning that over 2.1 million people in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) face severe hunger due to failed short rains worsened by La Niña and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole.

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Global Child Deaths Set to Rise for the First Time in 25 Years, Gates Foundation Warns, Urging Action From Leaders

Global Child Deaths Set to Rise for the First Time in 25 Years, Gates Foundation Warns, Urging Action From Leaders

Global child deaths are projected to rise for the first time in 25 years, reversing decades of progress, according to the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report. This alarming increase is linked to a significant drop in global development assistance for health.

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Kagwe Unveils 30-Year Sugar Lease Terms, Assures Full State Reversion

Kagwe Unveils 30-Year Sugar Lease Terms, Assures Full State Reversion

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has unveiled the terms of 30-year leases for four state-owned sugar mills, assuring Parliament that all private investments will revert to the government at the end of the concession period.

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Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental destruction

Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental destruction

Kenya's parliament has accused British soldiers of longstanding sexual abuse, human rights violations, and environmental damage during their training presence in the country. A 94-page report details harrowing testimonies and claims of evasion of accountability.

Capital News📰18h ago
Ruto Arrives in Washington for DRC–Rwanda Peace Pact and Kenya–US Health Deal Talks

Ruto Arrives in Washington for DRC–Rwanda Peace Pact and Kenya–US Health Deal Talks

President William Ruto has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a landmark peace agreement signing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, aimed at ending conflict in the Eastern DRC. He will also witness the signing of the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework during his visit.

Capital News📰17h ago
UN Warns Museveni After Detaining 2 Kenyan Activists

UN Warns Museveni After Detaining 2 Kenyan Activists

The United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has issued a warning to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni regarding the arbitrary arrest and detention of activists and opposition politicians, specifically highlighting the enforced disappearance of two Kenyan activists.

Kenyans📰1h ago
Rights Groups Give IEBC, EACC 14 Days to Act on Alleged By-Election Violation

Rights Groups Give IEBC, EACC 14 Days to Act on Alleged By-Election Violation

Human rights organizations, led by Vocal Africa, have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to address alleged widespread electoral offences during recent by-elections. They threaten legal action if no steps are taken to curb voter bribery, intimidation, and violence that reportedly occurred.

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Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Complete After Years of Delays

Ngong–Suswa Highway Finally Complete After Years of Delays

The 66-kilometre Ngong–Suswa Highway has finally been completed and opened to the public after years of delays and funding setbacks. Launched in 2018, the highway offers a crucial alternative route out of Nairobi, aiming to ease traffic on the congested Nairobi–Mai Mahiu and Narok corridors.

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Kenya, Uganda reaffirm commitment to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers, boost cross-border trade

Kenya, Uganda reaffirm commitment to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers, boost cross-border trade

Kenya and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) and boosting cross-border trade, following a joint technical review of border posts. The review noted significant improvements in operations, leading to faster clearance processes.

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