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President William Ruto signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 into law in October 2025. The law updates Kenya’s existing cybercrime legislation to address new digital threats, protect critical systems, and promote safer online spaces. While the law aims to strengthen cybersecurity, it has also sparked debate about privacy, freedom of expression, and…
Tanzania is holding its general elections today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Citizens are casting their votes to choose the next president, members of parliament, and local government representatives. Over 37 million registered voters are expected to participate in what is seen as one of the country’s most significant elections in recent years. Incumbent President Samia…
Huduma Kenya has clarified that the replacement of lost or damaged national identification cards is not yet free, despite an earlier announcement by President William Ruto. The agency stated that the fee waiver is yet to be officially implemented. Background Earlier in October, President Ruto announced that Kenyans would no longer be charged for obtaining…
Purity Kendi, a single mother of seven from Laare, has found hope and redemption after days of public humiliation following the circulation of her private video online. In a surprising turn of events, she has been appointed the newest brand ambassador for Comfort Homes, a Kenyan real estate company known for its community empowerment initiatives….
A shocking new report has uncovered how some recruitment agencies in Kenya are deceiving job seekers with fake offers abroad, only for the victims to end up on war frontlines in Russia and Ukraine. Investigations reveal that several unsuspecting Kenyans, mostly young men and professionals, have fallen prey to a syndicate that promises them well-paying…
An aircraft carrying 12 people has crashed in Kwale County this morning, prompting an emergency response from government agencies and rescue teams. According to a statement from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the incident occurred earlier today in the coastal region. Authorities have confirmed the crash and stated that investigations are underway to determine…
In a notable reversal of policy, the Donald Trump administration has removed Mali from its controversial visa-bond pilot programme while maintaining the requirement for several other African nations, including Tanzania. What the Visa-Bond Scheme Is The pilot programme, introduced by the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security, requires nationals of certain…
Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, aged 92, has officially secured his eighth consecutive term in office, extending his already record-breaking rule over the Central African nation. The Constitutional Council announced that Biya won 53.7% of the vote in the October 12, 2025, election, defeating his closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who obtained 35.2%. The announcement…
President William Ruto has declared that all outpatient services for citizens registered under the Sustainable Health Agenda (SHA) will now be provided free of charge across Kenya. This applies to patients visiting county, private, or mission hospitals nationwide. In a recent address, President Ruto emphasized that individuals who are registered under SHA will not incur…
On Monday, October 27, 2025, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga officially commenced his duties as the Acting Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at the party’s headquarters, Chungwa House in Nairobi. This significant development follows the passing of ODM’s founding leader, Raila Odinga, on October 15, 2025. A Historic Visit to Chungwa House Upon…