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The National Treasury has declared vacancies on the Board of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF). In a statement on April 9, the Treasury said the NIF Governance Council is in the process of recruiting members to the vacant position in…
Kenya has been dealt a blow after the World Bank downgraded its economic growth estimate for this year, 2026. In its latest April Africa Economic Update report, the World Bank lowered Kenya’s economic growth to 4.4 due to high debt…
Vice President J.D. Vance triggered a storm of criticism on social media on Wednesday, April 8, after invoking a personal analogy involving his wife, Usha Vance, to explain why the United States rejects Iran’s claim to a “right to…
Eligible young men in the United States will be automatically registered for the military draft beginning in December, marking a major shift in how the Selective Service System (SSS) maintains its database of potential conscripts. The…
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, announced on Tuesday, April 7, by President Donald Trump, faced immediate strain on Wednesday as Tehran vowed to punish Israel for what it called a “crime” in Lebanon and a…
A federal appeals court has denied a request by artificial intelligence company Anthropic to temporarily block its blacklisting by the Department of War, siding with the Trump administration in a closely watched dispute over national…
A Kenyan national has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama. In a press release on Monday, April 6, 2026, the…
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has issued a stern warning to individuals who seek to betray the country and put Americans in harm’s way. This is after the FBI arrested a former employee of a secretive U.S. Army…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has openly defied Britain’s new sanctions enforcement policy against Russia by sending a warship to escort two sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel. The Admiral Grigorovich, a 3,620-ton Black…
Negative opinions of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keep growing among Americans, especially among younger adults across political parties, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. A nationally representative survey of…
Tensions between the United States and Israel have intensified following new leaks suggesting that President Donald Trump betrayed Benjamin Netanyahu by sidelining him during the final stages of negotiations for a temporary ceasefire with…
Tensions in the Middle East remain high even after the United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, April 7. The deal, aimed at pausing direct U.S. and Israel strikes against Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and…
Israel has been urged to limit its campaign in Lebanon to “self-defense” by Germany after the Israeli government insisted that the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon. Israel renewed its strikes on southern Lebanon despite the…
A reported secret understanding between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu is raising fresh concerns over tensions with Iran, with warnings that it could impact the stability of the Strait of Hormuz. The alleged arrangement is said to…
United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday, April 8, at the White House. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while confirming the meeting, noted that the discussions…
Tensions across the Middle East escalated once again on Wednesday, April 8, as Iran announced it was once again shutting down traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after Israeli warplanes unleashed one of the heaviest barrages…
Iran cast doubt on the newly announced 14‑day truce with the United States hours after President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire late Tuesday, warning Washington to choose between honouring the deal or facing “continued war via…
A new clash between President Donald Trump and CNN has erupted amid increasing tensions with Iran, reigniting a familiar fight over media credibility, national security stories, and who determines success or failure in war. The latest…
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has reassured the public that there is sufficient fuel across the country, despite reports of limited availability at retail petrol stations. The company emphasized that its products meet national and…
The Kingdom of Morocco has joined the rest of the world in welcoming a conditional ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026. In a statement on April 9, the Rabat categorically stated that it supports the…
In a stunning reversal that has left Washington stunned, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran late Tuesday night, less than two hours before his own self-imposed deadline to unleash devastating strikes on the…
A former Democratic state representative in Massachusetts convicted of campaign fraud is suing to restore his $806,000 taxpayer-funded pension. David Nangle, 65, represented parts of Lowell and surrounding areas for 20 years until 2020. He…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a leadership change at the top of the organization. The announcement follows Humphrey Wattanga’s conclusion of his tenure as Commissioner General. “The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has retained its benchmark lending rate at 8.75 % as policymakers assess emerging inflation risks and global oil prices. In its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) statement following the April 8 meeting,…
