Trump to unveil new immigration order

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will issue a new executive order to replace his controversial directive suspending travel to the United States by citizens of seven mostly Muslim countries. At a White House news conference on Thursday, Trump said the new...

US Congressman to stop Sh43bn weapons deal with Kenya

A US congressman is seeking to stop Kenya’s pending Sh43 billon weapons deal that includes the purchase of warplanes from an American contractor. According to House Representative Ted Budd, the contractor has never produced airplanes of this type and would cost an...

Kenya will have credible elections-Wafula Chebukati

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is assuring the public of delivering a credible poll in August despite endless court cases leaving its calendar in a shambles. Chairman Wafula Chebukati says they are planning to kick off voter verification despite a...

CAR rebel group ‘killed 32 civilians’

A rebel group in the Central African Republic killed at least 32 civilians and captured fighters after clashes in December 2016 with another rebel group, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says. The rights group is concerned that the killings took place despite the presence of...

Zimbabwe satellite TV payments ‘illogical’

Zimbabwe’s central bank chief has described as illogical the amount of money leaving the country to pay for satellite TV subscriptions and has announced measures to limit international card payments. In his latest monetary policy statement, John Mangudya said...