April 14, 2025

No Finance Bill 2025 Proposed, Confirms Government Spokesperson

Nairobi: The Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura has confirmed that the Finance Bill 2025 has not been proposed, drafted, or tabled in Parliament. Dr. Mwaura reassured Kenyans to dismiss any circulating information regarding the 2025/2026 budget …

Cross Border Programme Enhances Security in Holugho Border Town

Holugho: Womankind Kenya, a Garissa town-based non-governmental organization, has initiated a programme called ‘Deris Wanag’ (Good Neighbourliness) in the Somali dialect, which has improved security in the border town of Holugho, Garissa County. The p…

Fight Against HIV/AIDS Gains Momentum in Homa Bay

Homa Bay: The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has begun the review of its strategic plan to step up efforts in the fight against HIV infections in Homa Bay County.

According to Kenya News Agency, the Council’s Regional Coordinato…

Positive Inflows Recorded in Key Dams

Windhoek: Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Monday highlighted strong inflows of water in several key dams throughout the country, indicating optimistic improvements in the country water reserves.

According to Namibia Press Agency, NamWater a…

Ethiopia, Belarus Vow to Deepen Bilateral Ties, Expand Cooperation

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and Belarus have reiterated commitment to deepening their bilateral ties and expanding areas of cooperation. Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held talks with his counterpart, Foreign Minister of Belarus,…

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Against ISIS-Somalia

Bosasso: In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 11, 2025.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, the airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in Northea…

Harnessing Africa Opportunities in Capital for Development

Abidjan: The Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will be held from May 26 to 30, 2025, in Abidjan, C´te d’Ivoire, under the theme ‘Making Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa’s Development’. This strategic theme aims to ide…