Category: General

IMF and Cameroon Reach Agreement on Economic Program Reviews

Yaoundé: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Cameroonian authorities have finalized a staff-level agreement concerning the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and the eighth reviews of both the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility. According to African Press Organization, Cameroon’s economy experienced a slight improvement,

Clergy Urge Youth to Maintain Peace During Protests

Moiben: Clergy and church elders in Moiben have urged politicians and religious leaders to join hands in guiding the youth toward responsible civic engagement. They called on leaders to help the youth shun activities that lead to violence, destruction of property, and unnecessary loss of lives in the guise of

Zambia’s Cyber Laws: Balancing Safety and Surveillance

Lusaka: It has been almost three months since Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, signed the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Acts of 2025 into law. His supporters hailed the laws, calling them progressive, and said they would help fight digital crimes and improve national security. However, rights groups argue that the

Cheptalal Girls Ends Kaboson Girls’ 16-Year Volleyball Reign

Mombasa: History was rewritten over the weekend at the Bomet IAAF Stadium as Cheptalal Girls Secondary School ended a 16-year reign of volleyball dominance by Kaboson Girls. Cheptalal emerged as the new Bomet County champions with a stunning 3-1 sets victory. According to Kenya News Agency, the much-anticipated final in

Kabarnet Calm Amid Nationwide Saba Saba Protests

Kabarnet: Business operations in Kabarnet town, the county headquarters of Baringo, and its adjacent townships are running normally without any disruption despite the ongoing Saba Saba demonstrations rocking many parts of the country. Transport movement in and out of the town to various destinations within the county and the city

Kenyatta Avenue, Kimathi Street Deserted on Saba Saba

Nairobi: The Kenyatta Avenue-Kimathi Street junction and nearby streets in Nairobi were also unusually deserted for the better part of Monday morning and afternoon, as residents kept off the city centre over fears of possible violence during the Sabasaba commemoration. Public transport was also disrupted, with many matatu operators keeping

Murang’a Gears Up for Youth-Centred Climate Initiative

Murang’a: Murang’a County is ready to launch the Climate Work Programme, a government initiative targeting youth unemployment while promoting environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The programme is part of the broader Climate Resilience Service Programme (CRSP) and will be implemented by the State Departments of Roads and Housing. According to

Kenyatta Avenue Deserted Amid Saba Saba Commemoration

Nairobi: Kenyatta Avenue near the ICEA Building and other Nairobi streets were unusually deserted for the better part of Monday morning, as residents stayed away fearing potential violence during the Sabasaba commemoration. Public transport was also disrupted, with many matatu operators keeping their vehicles off the road, leaving commuters stranded