President Ruto concluded a US visit, securing a 207 billion Kenyan Shillings health deal with the US, ensuring direct funding and addressing data privacy concerns. He also witnessed a Rwanda-DRC peace deal and lobbied for AGOA extension. Domestically...President Ruto concluded a US visit, securing a 207 billion Kenyan Shillings health deal with the US, ensuring direct funding and addressing data privacy concerns. He also witnessed a Rwanda-DRC peace deal and lobbied for AGOA extension. Domestically, the High Court overturned directives on staff recruitment in state corporations and public universities.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
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.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested three suspects—Harish Ramji, Ashvin Ramji, and Bharat Ramji—in connection with the fraudulent transfer of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) land valued at approximately KES 350 million. The suspects allegedly used a forged transfer document to acquire a 3.043-hectare parcel in Athi River, Machakos County.
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya has ruled that employers can be sued for sharing negative professional reviews or personal data without consent. This ruling comes after an employer was ordered to pay Ksh250,000 to a former employee for unlawfully disclosing her personal information, impacting a job opportunity.
Kenya is set to deepen its digital skills partnership with Huawei Technologies Kenya, following the completion of advanced ICT training by 65 TVET lecturers. The government plans to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding with Huawei to enhance ICT talent development across the nation.
Ghana has raised concerns over the escalating post-election violence in Tanzania following the October 29, 2025 general elections, warning of threats to stability. Meanwhile, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has blamed foreign interference for the unrest.
Israel has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Tanzania, urging caution on December 9 due to anticipated protests. The advisory follows violent demonstrations and public disturbances after the October 29, 2025 elections.
US-based Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi is protesting the deactivation of her Instagram and WhatsApp accounts by Meta, alleging the Tanzanian government influenced the move. Kimambi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration, claims these actions silence reporting on alleged human rights abuses ahead of the December 9 protests and the 2025 general election.
Sweden announced plans to gradually discontinue development aid to several nations, including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia. This reallocation of funds is intended to bolster support for Ukraine due to shifting global geopolitical priorities.
Garissa County has agreed to transition 19 doctors from contract to permanent and pensionable terms upon contract expiry next year, following discussions between Governor Nathif Jama and the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists & Dentists Union (KMPDU).
Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to reintroduce a voluntary military service program for 18-year-olds, aiming to boost national defenses following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This marks a significant shift in the country's military policy, despite protests from many young Germans.
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