Uganda opposition lawyer denied bail
A Ugandan court on Tuesday denied a release on bail to an opposition lawyer charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of abducting him. Erias Lukwago, a politician and lawyer, appeared in court last week and was charged with failing to report a treason-related plot hatched in neighbouring Kenya between 2021-2024, the prosecution said.He faces up...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity. "Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party," Starmer said as he choked up...
Kenya labour minister accused over Russian forced recruitment
Erastus Mundia left Kenya on a work programme his government had arranged with Russia. He died on the battlefield in Ukraine, and his family holds Labour Minister Alfred Mutua responsible. Mundia was a 38-year-old father of three when he left in June 2025, one of hundreds of Kenyans promised well-paid civilian jobs in Russia, only to be forced to sign...
HELB, RTCI partners to expand access to student financing
On Friday, June 19, The Regional Centre Training Institute (RCTI) signed a strategic partnership with Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to expand access to student financing and support skills development for its students. The partnership was formalized in a colorful ceremony held at RCMRD, presided over by HELB CEO Mr. Geoffrey Monari and RCMRD Director General Dr. Emmanuel Nkurunziza. In his...
SGU to Honour African Medical Graduates at Landmark Commencement Ceremony in Botswana
By Steve El Sabai NAIROBI, Kenya. St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine is set to convene a landmark commencement ceremony in Gaborone, Botswana, on June 27, 2026, bringing together graduates, distinguished healthcare professionals, policymakers, and families in a celebration of academic excellence and the transformative impact of medical education across Africa. The ceremony, held as part of SGU's 50th anniversary...
Kenyan confirmed dead in demo over US Ebola centre: rights group
A Kenyan protester shot in the head during violent protests over an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens has been confirmed dead, a human rights group told AFP on Tuesday. The centre at Laikipia Air Base in the town of Nanyuki, under the shadow of Mount Kenya, is designed to quarantine Americans arriving from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo...
Shah Brothers Crowned Champions at Inaugural Carrefour Open Padel Tournament
Nairobi, Kenya, 8 June 2026: Brothers Keean and Kael Shah were crowned champions of the inaugural Carrefour Open Padel Tournament on Sunday after defeating Amar and Gaston 7-6 in a thrilling Top Kenya final at Networks Padel Village. The closely contested final brought the four-day tournament to an exciting conclusion, with the Shah brothers overcoming a strong challenge from Amar...
Former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga, has been arrested.
Former Kenya Chief Justice David Kenani Maraga was among several environmental activists arrested on Monday during protests against the proposed construction of infrastructure on 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park. The demonstrators had gathered to oppose the proposed allocation of part of the parkland, arguing that it threatens wildlife conservation efforts and could set a dangerous precedent...
Ruto pledges Sh10m to Gor Mahia, awards each player Sh100,000
President William Ruto on Sunday pledged Sh10 million to Gor Mahia Football Club and announced a cash reward of Sh100,000 for each player after receiving the Kenyan Premier League trophy at State House, Nairobi. The President announced a ceremony held in honour of the league champions, praising the team's discipline and success throughout the season. Ruto also pledged continued government support...
WHO chief in Uganda to help anti-Ebola effort
The head of the World Health Organization was in Uganda on Monday, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has killed two people after spreading from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO has declared an international health emergency over the current outbreak, which was announced on May 15 in the northeastern DRC. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently also visited the...
