Twelve United States senators have written to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, threatening severe repercussions if the court issues arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. In the letter dated April 24, the senators alleged that the ICC was seeking to punish Israel for taking “legitimate actions of self-defence against Iranian-backed aggressors.” The legislators cited Mr. Khan’s report of “scenes of calculated cruelty” he witnessed following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, saying they could not find “moral equivalence between Hamas’s terrorism and Israel’s justified response.” “Issuing arrest warrants…
Author: Samuel Njihia
Cyclone Hidaya, characterised by heavy rainfall, large waves, and powerful winds, is advancing towards the East African coast, sparking fears of flooding in the Kenyan coastal region. According to the Igad Climate Predictions and Applications Center (ICPAC), Cyclone Hidaya is currently active in the Indian Ocean and is forecast to make landfall on Friday, along Tanzania’s coast, to the south of Dar es Salaam. The cyclone is anticipated to persist into Saturday morning before weakening and dissipating. “Extra caution is strongly advised for marine navigation and fishermen due to choppy waters along the storm’s trajectory,” ICPAC said. A report to…
The ban will persist until all dealers undergo a fresh vetting process and pledge not to purchase metal pieces stolen from private or public infrastructure.
The boats, typically deployed for rescue missions along River Tana, are now charging a minimum of Sh1500 for the four-kilometre road stretch between Madogo and Garissa, rendered impassable by floods.
A new Bill proposes mandatory registration for agricultural professionals with degree, diploma, or certificate in agriculture before engaging in the business.
The funeral of Kenya Defence Forces officer (KDF) Sergeant Rose Nyawira, who died in a chopper crash on April 18, 2024, has been held in Kagio, Kirinyaga.
The Turkana County Government, in collaboration with GIZ, has engaged Koxcloud Digital, a local software development company, to set up an energy database portal that will enable investors and partners to remotely access energy data pertaining to the county. The Turkana County Energy Database aims to serve as a one-stop-shop for all energy-related data and available resources within the county. According to the Director for Energy and Petroleum, Jackson Lojore, the platform will tackle the lack of data that is currently impeding decision-making processes within the energy sector. “As a County, we do not have enough and orderly arranged data…
The Communications Authority of Kenya has issued a reminder notice emphasising that operating courier services without the required license from the Authority constitutes a punishable legal violation.
Kenya is expected to sign a miraa deal with Somalia on May 8, 2024, ensuring steady economic benefits and providing a legal framework for the khat trade.
The Kiambu County Mau Mau Liberation War Veterans Association has submitted a petition to the Kiambu County Assembly, urging the renaming of the recently built stadium.
