US official hopes Trump border wall finished in two years

The new US Secretary of Homeland Security told Fox News late Wednesday that he hopes the US-Mexico border wall ordered by President Donald Trump can be built in two years. “The wall will be built where it’s needed first, and then it will be filled in. That’s the way I...

Italy pledges Sh100mn to IEBC for Kenya elections

The Italian Government on Wednesday pledged to give Kenya about Sh100 million (one million Euros) to support the August 8 General Election. The pledge channelled through UNDP will be used to help IEBC strengthen its capacity to enhance its legislative framework and...

Egypt win 4-3 on penalties

Egypt reached a record-equalling ninth Africa Cup of Nations final, beating Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary proved Egypt’s hero, saving Bertrand Traore’s spot-kick to secure victory. In normal time Mohamed...

Isaac Rutto to join Nasa this weekend

Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto will join the National Super Alliance on Saturday, complicating the Jubilee Party’s campaign in Rift Valley. According to NASA Chief Executive Officer Norman Magaya Rutto will officially jump ship this weekend. Rutto, host of the rally...

Opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi dies in Brussels

Etienne Tshisekedi, the main opposition leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has died in Brussels aged 84, according to diplomatic sources. Tshisekedi was set to take the top post in a transitional council agreed in December under a deal that would pave the way...