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Economic Issues, Inflation Major Challenges in East Africa

For over a decade, the Sauti za Wananchi initiative has been a vital conduit for capturing and amplifying the voices of ordinary citizens across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Through more than 125 nationally-representative survey rounds, involving an estimated 74,000 hours of interviews,
August 15, 2024

Kenya To Provide Free Health Services Up to Age 18

President William Ruto has unveiled a major shift in Kenya’s healthcare policy, announcing that all children from birth up to 18 years old will receive free health services starting in three months. This development will be made possible through the upcoming launch
August 10, 2024

Arrest Made in Brutal Murder of 42 Kenyan Women

The suspect in the brutal murders of women whose bodies were found in a garbage dump in Mukuru village, Nairobi County, Kenya, Collins Jomaisi Khalisia (33), has been arrested in Kayole, Nairobi County. The suspect has claimed that his first victim was
July 15, 2024

Kenya Ruto Fires Entire Cabinet

Kenya’s President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General Justin Muturi in response to youth-led anti-government protests. Only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also serves as the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, has been exempted. “Upon reflection, listening keenly
July 11, 2024

Kenyan activists call for new protests

Kenyan activists have urged protesters to return to the streets on Tuesday, with many rejecting President William Ruto’s call for dialogue following his decision to cancel the proposed tax increase. At least 24 people were killed in clashes between protesters and police
July 2, 2024

Kenya, EU Sign Historic Trade Deal

Kenya and the European Union have finalized a landmark trade agreement, the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), after a decade of negotiations. The deal, which went into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024, allows Kenyan goods to enter the EU market duty-
July 2, 2024

What is a Mace?

This week, a video has been trending online showing a young man who, during a protest in Kenya, walked away with the parliamentary mace, while another person left with the Speaker’s robe. The mace is a device used in Parliament before the
June 27, 2024
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