By Linda Bach Much has happened in the struggle for women empowerment since the first International Women’s Day was marked on March 19, 1911. A lot, including the landmark fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing between September 4 and 15, 1995, which identified poverty as one of the major catalysts of inequalities between women and men in the world. Over the years, the International Women’s Day has evolved from a moment of protest against discrimination into an occasion to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about gender equality, call for positive change, and lobby for accelerated gender parity. Arguably,…
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A tip about drug lord Nemesio Oseguera’s romantic liaisons led Mexican authorities to the cartel leader’s hideout in a small town of Jalisco state where he was killed, Mexican authorities said on Monday in the first account of the ambush that spawned violence across much of Mexico. At least 62 people died in the early Sunday raid on Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” and in ensuing violence – including 25 members of the National Guard military police and 34 suspected gang members – as cartel loyalists set cars ablaze in 85 roadblocks in more than a dozen states, authorities said.…
Kenya has 1.6 million retail investor accounts on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Fewer than 40,000 of those accounts were actively trading each month as of 2024, according to NSE data reported by Semafor. The gap between those two numbers tells you everything about why app-based platforms, aggregator services and robo-advisors have become so important to Kenya’s capital markets story. They’re the on-ramp. And now, for the first time, they need their own licence to operate. The Capital Markets (Licensing Requirements) (General) Regulations, 2025, gazetted on 11 December 2025, repeal the old 2002 licensing framework entirely. Among the most significant additions…
The High Court of Kenya sitting in Eldoret has declared Chepkoech Too the biological daughter of the late former nominated KANU MP Mark Kiptarbei arap Too, ending a decade-long legal battle over her paternity and her right to inherit from his multi-billion-shilling estate. In a judgment delivered by Presiding Judge Anuro Wananda, the court ruled that DNA evidence conclusively proved Chepkoech as a child of the deceased politician and businessman. The decision followed an application by Chepkoech seeking a DNA test after she was excluded from succession proceedings involving the estate, estimated at Sh7 billion. She accused her stepmother, Sophie…
Six American soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike against a military facility in Kuwait on Sunday, the US has confirmed. US Central Command originally said three soldiers died in the incident but officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to their injuries and two more bodies were found in the rubble. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a US bunker in Kuwait was hit after a missile was launched during Iran’s original retaliation evaded air defences. The six deaths are the only fatalities confirmed by the US military since it launched a new…
China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday, while experts warned that the joint military strikes will have far-reaching repercussions in the region and the world. Calling the attack a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, the spokesperson said it also tramples on the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and basic norms governing international relations. “We urge an immediate stop to the military operations, no further escalation of the tense situation,…
Dock workers have issued a strike notice over the alleged interference in union affairs by a senior officer at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), accusing the official of derailing the implementation of their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Dock Workers’ Union Secretary General (SG) Simon Sang said the union has credible information that a senior KPA officer who allegedly wields significant influence within the Judiciary, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), and the Public Service Commission (PSC) is being used by competitors to destabilise the union. “This malpractice is affecting the morale of our members, and we will not tolerate it…
By Mark Simitia A late-night commute along the Kitengela-Namanga Highway ended in tragedy as a 25-year-old petrol attendant was allegedly pushed out of a moving bus, run over, and left critically injured, sparking national outrage and calls for justice. A family in Kitengela is mourning the sudden and violent death of 25-year-old Joseph Mureithi, who reportedly died after being thrown from a Super Metro bus along the busy highway on Tuesday night. The incident has reignited public concerns over passenger safety and the conduct of public service vehicle operators. According to police and eyewitnesses, Mureithi, a petrol station attendant in…
By Mark Simitia When Charles Kanjama was announced as the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on February 19, 2026, many Kenyans saw it as a well-earned victory for a man who has spent decades serving the law with courage and integrity. Kanjama’s journey to the top of Kenya’s legal profession did not begin in boardrooms or political circles. It started with humble beginnings, strong discipline, and a deep desire to understand the law and use it to serve society. Charles Kanjama grew up valuing hard work, education, and self-belief. Even as a child, he showed a…
By Munene Gachuru Kenya’s system of devolved governance, established under the 2010 Constitution, was intended to correct historical centralisation, enhance accountability, and promote equitable development. More than a decade later, it is increasingly apparent that the scale and design of the 47-county framework have produced outcomes that undermine, rather than strengthen, state capacity. The issue is no longer whether devolution was normatively desirable, but whether its current architecture is fiscally and institutionally sustainable. The core problem lies in excessive fragmentation. Forty-seven counties—many with limited populations, narrow revenue bases, and weak productive capacity—operate as fully fledged administrative units. Each county sustains…
