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EAPC urges end to regional government-media hostilities
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (594+ words) The statement came on the day the Ugandan government ordered the shutdown of the Nation Media Group media outlets. Media Council of Kenya Chairperson David Omwoyo/FILE The East African Press Councils (EAPC) is calling for de-escalation of the hostility…...
Ruto defends Kindiki, says attempts to undermine him will fail
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (142+ words) the-star. co. ke Ruto defends Kindiki, says attempts to undermine him will fail Ramaphosa urges South Africans to rally behind Bafana Bafana ahead of World Cup clash Messi magic delights fans as Argentina beat Jordan 3 1 Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi commends…...
Muhoozi orders closure of NTV Uganda, other major news outlets
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (455+ words) "NTV and Monitor are being shut down from today." Armed soldiers are on guard outside the headquarters of Daily Monitor newspaper in Namuwongo, Kampala. /NTV Uganda Uganda's media freedom came under renewed scrutiny on Sunday after the country's military reportedly…...
Museveni orders evacuation of Ugandans from South Africa over xenophobia
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (375+ words) At least 746 Ugandan nationals have so far voluntarily registered for evacuation The Ugandan government has announced plans to evacuate its nationals from South Africa following escalating anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests that have left hundreds seeking to return home. In…...
Ruto: Bring back African parenting to end school unrest
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (739+ words) The President's remarks come against the backdrop of recent incidents of unrest in schools President William Ruto interacts with a student of Burieruri Boys Senior School in Igembe Central, Meru County on June 28, 2026 / PCS President William Ruto has called for…...
Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (1514+ words) The legitimacy of Kim's dictatorship rests heavily on his "Mount Paektu" bloodline. Among the many mysteries shrouding North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the secrecy around his mother stands out. In his 15 years of rule, he has never once publicly…...
Nobody will hang on my coat! Oburu rules out favouritism in ODM nominations
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (498+ words) "I want everybody to go to the people and get the tickets from them." ODM party leader Oburu Odinga/HANDOUT ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has assured aspirants seeking to contest elective seats on the party's ticket that none will…...
Musalia office unveils dashboard to monitor progress of Ruto projects
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (697+ words) The Kenya Kwanza administration has unveiled a dashboard where members of the public can access and monitor the progress of key projects being undertaken. The NGDS is coordinated through the chairmanship of Prime'CS'Musalia Mudavadi,'while his Chief of Staff Joseph…...
Kenya, Denmark near new partnership deal with focus on green growth, digital innovation
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (503+ words) Green growth has become a defining pillar of President William Ruto's foreign policy Kenya and Denmark are moving closer to sealing a new development cooperation partnership. Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei has said the two sides are nearing conclusion of…...
MWAMISI: Whats App election already underway so beware of falsehoods
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (763+ words) Every Kenyan should adopt a simple principle before forwarding political content: verify first, share later When citizens become accustomed to misinformation, trust itself begins to erode. People stop believing institutions /AI ILLUSTRATION The 2027 general election may still be more than…...