United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Monica Kathina Juma of Kenya as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as well as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). Juma succeeds Ghada Fathi Waly of Egypt, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her
The government has launched a new multi-agency security operation targeting Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties to curb a resurgence of cattle rustling and resource-based conflicts fueled by the ongoing severe drought. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the immediate commencement of the crackdown on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following a high-level security meeting in Isiolo.
Streaming platform Showmax has announced plans to discontinue its service in the near future following a strategic review by its board. The company said the decision was made after assessing the increasingly competitive global streaming landscape and the need to strengthen its broader digital strategy. In a statement sent to subscribers, the company assured users
Kenyan athletes can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) formally removed Kenya from its compliance watchlist. In a statement dated Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya welcomed the decision, terming it a major milestone for the country’s sporting sector. “The Government of Kenya welcomes and notes