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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its system for the 2026 application to universities, colleges, and TVET institutions. KUCCPS online application opened on April 7, 2026, and will run until…
U.S. President Donald Trump has questioned NATO’s role in supporting American security interests, signaling a possible U.S. exit from NATO. In a statement on April 15 on his Truth Social account, Trump stated that the alliance “wasn’t…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has revealed counties leading in consumption of illicit alcohol following a nationwide crackdown that has seen the seizure of over 2.8 million litres of illegal brews and spirits. In a…
The government has moved to ban the export of raw minerals, rolling out new mining regulations designed to promote local value addition and raise earnings for host communities. Mining Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Joho, announced the decision…
Oryx Energies Kenya Ltd has detailed a multi-million-shilling fuel supply arrangement with the government that was abruptly canceled while shipments were already en route, raising questions in the Senate over emergency petroleum…
The government of Kenya has reduced the value-added tax (VAT) on Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene from 16% to 13% to cushion consumers from the high landed cost of petroleum products. In a special gazette issue on Tuesday, Treasury…
Matatu Owners Association Chairman Albert Karakacha has announced that public transport fares are set to increase effective Wednesday, April 15, after the significant hike in fuel prices announced on Tuesday, April 14. In an interview on…
The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has advised its members to immediately review cost structures and adjust transport rates to reflect new fuel prices. In an advisory dated April 14, KTA said the fuel price increase is expected to…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that nurses at the Kenyatta National Hospital have called off their industrial action following negotiations between hospital management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives.…
Vice President JD Vance urged young voters frustrated with the Trump administration’s approach to the Middle East not to disengage from politics, but to get more involved as the way to influence policy and “take the country back.” The vice…
The United States military has struck a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people during the anti-drug operation. The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in a statement on April 14, confirmed that it destroyed the…
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that it lost a $240 million valued MQ‑4C Triton reconnaissance drone last week, following reports that the aircraft disappeared over the Persian Gulf after declaring an in‑flight emergency. According to a Navy…
President Donald Trump told Fox News host Maria Bartiromo that the U.S.-Israel war with Iran is over. Bartiromo made the statement Tuesday evening while promoting an exclusive interview with Trump, taped at the White House and scheduled to…
House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed Tuesday that he called President Donald Trump immediately after seeing a controversial AI-generated image Trump had posted on Truth Social. The picture showed Trump in a white robe and red shawl, putting…
Russia has warned of the possibility of a U.S.-Israel ground military operation against Iran as the Pentagon continues to increase its troop presence in the Middle East. Russian media RIA Novosti and TASS reported on April 14 that the…
Confusion has emerged in political circles after Rep. Ilhan Omar suggested that Democrats should be open to working with former supporters of President Donald Trump who are now distancing themselves from him. In comments made during an…
A political controversy has erupted after former U.S. President Barack Obama was accused of allegedly working with Pope Leo XIV in an effort to weaken Republican electoral prospects ahead of upcoming elections. The claim was made by…
Los Angeles housing finance officer Donald Byers has alleged that millions of dollars meant for homeless housing disappeared while senior city officials failed to act to protect Mayor Karen Bass’s political survival. Byers made the claims…
The U.S. Treasury Department has warned several governments, including China, that Iranian front companies processed $9 billion in transactions during 2024 through banks primarily in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. According to a…
Millions of Americans will receive their Social Security payments on Wednesday, April 15, either electronically via direct deposit or by paper check. This is the second disbursement round in April. The Social Security Administration (SSA)…
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden is reported to have favored Gretchen Whitmer as his running mate but ultimately selected Kamala Harris amid The Atlantic reported that Whitmer went through vetting in the summer of 2020 and…
The U.S. Treasury Department has confirmed that it will not renew the 30‑day waiver permitting the delivery, sale, and offloading of Iranian oil and petroleum products. The short‑term authorization, which allowed sanctioned oil already…
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland has teamed up with 49 other House Democrats to introduce a bill establishing a 17-member commission to evaluate whether President Donald Trump is mentally or physically able to perform the duties of the…
The republic of Sao Tome and Principe on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Kingdom of Morocco over the Sahara region and endorsed its autonomy plan as the only solution to the regional dispute. This position…
