Kenya Airways Suspends Kinshasa Flights Amid Employee Detention Crisis Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Apr 29, 2024 ​ Kenya airways Nairobi, Kenya - In a move reflecting deepening diplomatic tensions, Kenya Airways announced the suspension of its flights to Kinshasa, effective April 30, 2024 The crisis unfolds against a backdrop of increased friction between Kenya and the DRC, following recent This move prompted the DRC to recall its ambassador from Kenya on Saturday, underscoring the severity

Kenya's Visa-Free Policy is the start for New Era of Global Travelers Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Feb 22, 2024 ​ Kenya Revolutionizes Travel: A Visa-Free Gateway for All. Welcoming the World Starting January 2024, Kenya has announced a landmark decision to scrap visa requirements Digital Facilitation In conjunction with this visa-free initiative, Kenya is introducing an electronic This move follows Kenya's earlier efforts to enhance mobility and cooperation, having previously lifted

Afrobeats Icon Davido Plans Legal Action Over Kenyan April Fool's Prank Gone Wrong Facebook X (Twitter ) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Apr 4, 2024 ​ Davido to sue Kenya's K24 TV over false cocain allegetaions The prank, initially aired by Kenya's K24 TV, falsely claimed the musician had been detained in Kenya The situation escalated to the point where Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) felt I successfully completed my scheduled shows in Uganda and Kenya and have since returned home to Nigeria

actress Lupita Nyong Mexican-Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has praised the Kenyan youth for their historic demonstrators exercising their constitutional right to oppose the bill, marking a significant moment in Kenya's The actress highlighted the importance of defending and promoting democratic rights in Kenya. "May the government of Kenya aim to peacefully unify the nation by hearing and addressing the concerns Nyong'o's message resonates with many who advocate for peaceful and democratic expression in Kenya, as

. — Kenya's President William Ruto, on Thursday, firmly defended his decision to deploy 1,000 police He stated, “Committing Kenya to Haiti is not so much about what happened in the past. I am the president of Kenya and I decide. In Kenya, legal challenges have also been presented. Kenya’s Peacekeeping Record Ruto highlighted Kenya’s long-standing commitment to global peacekeeping,

Kenya-DRC Relations Improve as Diplomatic Tensions Ease Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 13, 2024 ​ President William Ruto of Kenya and his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi of Congo In a significant diplomatic development, relations between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo President William Ruto of Kenya sent Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi with a special message Mudavadi, who also serves as Kenya’s Foreign Affairs minister , praised President Tshisekedi's role in

Kenya’s military forces have dealt a significant blow to the Al Shabaab militant group Facebook X (Twitter ) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 4, 2024 ​ kenyan forces on an armored vehicle Kenya’s military Although some terrorists managed to escape, the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) urged the public to remain

United Bank for Africa Expands Influence in East Africa with Strategic Investments in Kenya and Uganda Pan-African banking giant, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has notably increased its shareholdings in its Kenyan Owned by Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu, UBA acquired an additional 13% in UBA Kenya Ltd and 11% in 80% in the respective subsidiaries, marking a significant increase from the previous stakes of 81% in Kenya This capital infusion included investments of NGN 5.14 billion ($4.45 million) in Kenya and NGN 12.17

Kenyan Lawyers Challenge Government's Plan to Send Police to Haiti, Seek Contempt Ruling Facebook X ( louis Buyisiwe May 17, 2024 ​ Lawyers Ekuru Aukot contested the deployment in the High Court in October Kenyan In response to Haiti's urgent appeal for assistance, Kenya offered in July 2023 to send 1,000 officers Lawyers Ekuru Aukot, Miruru Waweru, and their Thirdway Alliance Kenya party initially contested the deployment In January, President William Ruto announced Kenya's intention to proceed with the deployment, despite

Kenya Scraps Bread Tax Amid Protests and Public Outcry Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Griffith Sarah Jun 19, 2024 Demonstrators protest against Kenya's controversial finance bill in Nairobi on June 18, 2024 Kenya's government has scrapped several proposed taxes in the controversial finance bill, including Since taking office in 2022, President William Ruto has introduced numerous taxes to eliminate Kenya’ The decision to drop some tax proposals aims to protect Kenyans from the rising cost of living.

Kenya Braces for Fresh Protests Despite Presidential Tax Climbdown Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Jun 27, 2024 Kenyan protester holding a flag during protests Kenyan authorities have Economic Implications President Ruto defended the tax increases, citing the need to address Kenya's high Broad-Based Protests Unlike past demonstrations, these protests have gained widespread support across Kenya's Casualties and Injuries The Kenya Medical Association reported 23 deaths and numerous injuries, with

Ukraine and Kenya plan 'grain center' Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Dallas Hughes Sep 23, 2023 ​ Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) holding a conversation with Kenya's President William PHOTO | PCS Ukraine has said it will set up "grain center points" in Kenya and different pieces of Africa While in New York, he met Kenya's Leader William Ruto and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa. Kenya has been one of Africa's most noticeable allies of Ukraine following Russia's intrusion.