Stronger International Action Needed to End Atrocities The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, announced on Thursday that his office is probing recent atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region as part of its ongoing Darfur investigation, underscoring the gravity of current abuses. “Targeting civilians, individuals, targeting their homes, targeting their businesses, intentionally targeting […]
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Taifa Stars have been placed in group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers. The country’s envoys will have to get the better of Morocco, Zambia, Guinea and Eritrea in order to seal for the finals. This was known after a FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Draw held in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire on […]
Nairobi — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is looking to raise Sh2.8 trillion by June next year to enable President William Ruto to achieve his ‘Bottom-up’ economic agenda. KRA is also looking to raise Sh3 trillion in the 2024-25 financial year (FY). “KRA is confident that it will achieve this target and enable the government […]
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East Africa: Crisis in the Horn of Africa
More than 43 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia in 2023, 32 million of whom are acutely food insecure. The devastation wrought by the 2020-2023 drought will be felt for years. More than 2.7 million people have been displaced across the three countries, and more than 13 million […]
Seychelles passport holders will now be allowed to board any airline coming to Seychelles without having to fill in an electronic disembarkation form, said a top government official on Thursday. The announcement was made by Vice President Ahmed Afif in a cabinet press briefing with reporters. “The important change that we are making is that […]
Siaya — Embattled Siaya deputy governor, William Oduol returned to his office this afternoon to a mixed reception by the county staff and the local residents. Oduol’s abrupt entry into the county headquarters saw security officers hastily drive into the county government headquarters, as a crowd that had got wind of his presence quickly built […]
Nakuru — Quipbank Trust Limited, East Africa’s largest equipment sharing platform has signed a partnership with Iranian automobile manufacturers, Zamyad Company and Iran’s second-largest car manufacturer, Saipa. Regional Managing Director of the equipment renter, Paul Njeru said the arrangement will see the equipment renter become the dealer for various units including Gas Powered Pickups and […]
Nairobi — Kenya Railways (KR) suspended train operations to Syokimau and Lukenya yesterday amid attacks by unknown individuals on a train. KR said train services to the areas have been repeatedly attacked at the extensive Mukuru Kwa Njenga slum. On Wednesday this week, the opposition called for a countrywide protest that saw rowdy youths barricade […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced the postponement of the national housing and population census over delayed procurement. As earlier approved by the cabinet, the national census was scheduled to take place on August 24-25, 2023. The new date for the census exercise is yet to be revealed. However, addressing the media on […]
As the country continues to look for ways to fight climate change, Divine Bamboo Briquette, a facility that uses bamboo to make briquettes as one of the ways to promote clean cooking has been launched in Kampala. Speaking during the launch of Thursday, Divine Nabaweesi, the proprietor of Divine Bamboo, the idea started with a […]
In a bold and empowering move, local visual artist Jemima Kakizi has teamed up with 20 visual artists to stage a week-long art exhibition aimed at promoting inclusivity and celebrating women in art. The exhibition is slated for July 17 – 25, at L’espace Art Center. Titled ‘ Sisterhood Of The Arts’, the exhibition will […]
William Sean Mwesigwa scored 34 points as Rwanda on Thursday ran away with a dominant 78-59 win over home side Tunisia in their Group C opening game of the 2023 FIBA U16 African Championship held at Salle Mohamed Mzali in Monastir. Joseph Nshimiye and Kenrik Kabano added 12 and 10 points, respectively, to help Patrick […]
It’s rare to find a lot of big names for people with disabilities across the entertainment sector as Claudine Mukarusine witnesses. Mukarusine went viral after appearing in the music video of ‘Igitekerezo’ by RnB singer King James. In an exclusive interview with The New Times, she shared that featuring in the song was her “contribution […]
Tharaka Nithi — President William Ruto has said Opposition will not be allowed to hold the country to ransom. He expressed concern that the aim of the Opposition was to sabotage the country’s economy. He argued that the ongoing violent demonstrations that have led to loss of lives and destruction of property had nothing do […]
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Thursday that his office is investigating reports that at least 87 people were found in a mass grave in Sudan’s West Darfur state. “If this oft-repeated phrase of ‘never again’ is to mean anything, it must mean something here and now for the people of Darfur […]
Harare — The United Nations (UN) human rights office has said that a mass grave containing at least 87 persons, including members of the ethnic Masalit group,was discovered in West Darfur, Sudan, and that it had reliable information pointing to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as the perpetrators. Officials from RSF insisted that the paramilitary organisation […]
The Director General of the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), Bernard Bahati, has dismissed recent allegations of leaked exams and a misaligned curriculum. Bahati said the reports are misinformation spread by a local TV station and amplified on social media. He affirmed that the exams were set in accordance with proper guidelines, reflecting […]
Boxing champions league Main bout Matovu Ukasha vs Sande Simon (welter) Select bouts Edward Kimera vs Innocent Amoko (light welter) George Wejuli vs James Baraka (heavy weight) Arafat Kibirige vs Juma Ayiro (cruiser weight) Swalla Halima vs Alimu Patience ( light fly-youth) Lawrence Tamale vs Alex Kanabi (special contest) Christine Namuyomba vs Getrude Naava (lightweight […]