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Orengo declares himself acting ODM party leader

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Sunday declared himself the acting leader of the Orange Democratic Movement party, saying that the current party leader, Oburu Odinga, is incompetent to lead the party. Orengo spoke during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Nakuru, where leaders allied to the faction continued to criticise the alliance between ODM and President […]

Unfair to compare Kenya’s fuel needs with less developed neighbours, Ruto says

As the government moves to contain the fallout from recent fuel price hikes, questions are emerging over the consistency of the Executive’s economic narrative. President William Ruto has defended the current handling of petroleum costs, hitting out at critics who compare Kenya’s pump prices to those of its East African neighbours, a comparison he has […]

NTSA tightens rules on KD plates amid misuse concerns

Kenya’s transport regulator has clarified new controls on the use of dealer registration plates commonly known as KD plates, in a move aimed at curbing misuse and enforcing road safety laws. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said the measures are anchored in Section 24 of the Traffic Act (Cap 403), which governs the […]

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar’s gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

Jubilation is turning to disenchantment as young activists arrested after protest calling for election date to be set The arrest of several protesters in Madagascar has increased fears among young people that the military regime that took power last year after huge Gen Z demonstrations will be no better than the government it overthrew. Four Gen Z activists, Herizo Andriamanantena, Miora Rakotomalala, Dina Randrianarisoa and Nomena Ratsihorimanana, were arrested on 12 April, one of their lawyers said, two days after taking part in a protest calling for an election date to be set. Continue reading…

Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan. Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according to the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Continue reading…

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