Four people died and several were injured after a matatu overturned in Busia. In Kakamega, Governor Barasa ordered an investigation into violence at an Ikolomani mining forum that left three dead and 18 injured. President Ruto oversaw Kenya's 207 bil...Four people died and several were injured after a matatu overturned in Busia. In Kakamega, Governor Barasa ordered an investigation into violence at an Ikolomani mining forum that left three dead and 18 injured. President Ruto oversaw Kenya's 207 billion Kenyan Shillings health deal with the US, which shifts funding to the Kenyan government and addresses data privacy concerns. Ruto also witnessed Rwanda and DRC sign a historic peace deal aimed at ending conflict. Parliament approved the Internship Bill, ensuring stipends and insurance for public service interns.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has addressed concerns regarding a potential data breach in the country's recent Ksh 200 billion health agreement with the United States. This follows allegations by whistleblower Nelson Amenya that the deal would grant the U.S. government unrestricted access to Kenya's national health databases.
The United States has initiated a comprehensive review of its relationship with Tanzania, citing serious concerns over the Tanzanian government’s recent actions regarding governance, human rights, and security. This decision, announced by the U.S. Department of State on Thursday, December 4, marks a significant downturn in bilateral ties.
The US Embassy has clarified that the health data to be shared in the Ksh 200 billion health deal with Kenya will be aggregated and not personally identifiable. This announcement was made by Charge d’Affaires Susan Burns following allegations of potential data breaches.
President William Ruto has endorsed a U.S. proposal to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for an additional year, viewing it as crucial for maintaining trade stability and allowing for future pact enhancements. This extension would prevent a lapse in preferential trade while negotiations for a long-term framework proceed.
The High Court has nullified directives from the Attorney General and the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) that sought to control human resources management in state corporations and public universities.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly blocked from flying to Kakamega for a thanksgiving ceremony, forcing him to deliver his speech via phone call. Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) claim the government interfered with his flight arrangements.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation after a public participation forum in Ikolomani Constituency turned violent, resulting in three deaths and eighteen injuries, including police officers and journalists.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a historic peace deal in Washington, D.C., aimed at ending a 30-year conflict in Eastern Congo.
US President Donald Trump presided over the signing of the Washington Accords, a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, aimed at ending over 30 years of conflict in eastern DRC.
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