The organisation said a new investigation, conducted with Collective Fashion Justice, documented ostriches being cornered by workers who put bags over their heads and then cut and pulled out their feathers without administering pain relief. South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday.The organisation said a new investigation, conducted with Collective Fashion Justice, documented ostriches being cornered by workers who put bags over their heads and then cut and pulled out their feathers without administering pain relief.The footage forms part of a report entitled "Blood Feathers", examining conditions on commercial ostrich farms and at feather-processing facilities in South Africa.South Africa accounts for about 75 percent of the global ostrich market. The industry produces meat, leather and feathers.The investigation said farms and feather-processing facilities in South Africa supplied feathers to luxury brands including YSL, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel, as well as to fast-fashion giant Shein.Some farms cut feathers above the bloodline -- which means they are still growing and supplied with blood -- before pulling them from the animals' skin with pliers, a process that was repeated on...
Read briefing "Manchester United can confirm that Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad ahead of the upcoming three-week international break," the club said in a statement on Monday. Manchester United's Slovenian striker #30 Benjamin Sesko jumps to celebrate after scoring his team's third goal just before the end of time during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on February 1, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad after missing Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Fulham.The 23-year-old sat out the trip to Craven Cottage with a shin problem sustained in last week's League Cup defeat to Brighton.He will miss two matches against Scotland and games against North Macedonia and Switzerland."Manchester United can confirm that Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad ahead of the upcoming three-week international break," the club said in a statement on Monday."Benjamin will undergo tests this week before defining his individual recovery plan."Sesko, who has scored two goals for United this season, became the fourth player from the club to pull out of international duty on Monday.Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are both out of England's squad, while Karl Darlow withdrew from the Wales camp.Mic...
Read briefing Atwoli argued that Sifuna’s presidential ambitions were premature and that he can only be a future leader. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli speaks during an interview on Citizen TV's JKLive on January 7, 2026. Photo/ Jason Mwangi |Citizen TVNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is not ready to become the President of Kenya; this is according to Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli.Speaking on Citizen TV’s Sunday Live, Atwoli argued that Sifuna’s presidential ambitions were premature and that he can only be a future leader.“Sifuna, one-term Senator you want to become a president? Not in Africa, we must detain, you, we must make you go through stages. You must suffer looking for leadership. You must know how economy is crafted. You must be able to understand the problems Kenyans are having. You must pay school fees for your children. You must raise money for other people. You must build churches, you must do what we have done. For now no. Capital N-O!” Atwoli told Citizen TV’s Jeff Koinange.According to the COTU boss, the masses that the Nairobi Senator has gathered in his Linda Mwananchi rallies can not amount to a successful presidential bid.He compared Sifuna’s popularity to that of Moi-era politicians including Kenneth Matiba, Paul Ngei, Jaramogi Oginga, Bildard Kagia, Ronald Ngala, who never became presidents.“It requires massive support....
Read briefing President William Ruto's personal aide Farouk Kibet during a past address. PHOTO | COURTESYKenya Kwanza leaders have defended Government-to-Government fuel importation deal days after Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns over a foul supply agreement.While accusing the opposition of a scheme to discredit the government, the leaders launched attacks against Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly undermining President William Ruto's Ruto administration. Speaking in Butere during an empowerment program, President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet said that MP Nyoro is receiving ill advise from Mr Kenyatta and cannot claim a moral high ground now that he is in the opposition."Huyu mtu anaitwa Nyoro aliambiwa na Uhuru aseme mambo ya uongo, ni baada ya kukutana na sponsor, yeye alikuwa chairman wa budget alikuwa mwizi mkubwa wa mafuta. Anaongea ni kama haelewi, mwizi mkubwa wa mafuta ni Nyoro," he said.Migori Senator Eddy Oketch echoed Farouk's sentiments, adding that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was also in the alleged deal to compromise the G-to-G deal."His (Gachagua) Senators have gone to lie to President Museveni. The two people responsible for theft of oil in this government is Ndindi Nyoro and Rigathi Gachagua," Senator Oketch claimed.President Museveni revealed that a Kenyan Senator alerted him that Uganda was procuring petrole...
Read briefing Machoka says there was more to the viral allegations about the reasons for the concert cancellation.Machoka@50 concert tickets can be purchased on Viutickets. Rhumba star Kanda Bongo Man, popularly known as the “King of Kwassa Kwassa”, was set for a historic performance in Kenya in 1991, but the highly anticipated show was cancelled before he performed. Decades later, media personality Fred Obachi Machoka has revealed what led to the cancellation of the much-awaited performance.According to Machoka, a friend of Kanda Bongo Man and the master of ceremonies at the show, there was more to the viral allegations about the reasons for the concert cancellation. Unverified claims have long indicated that the musician was in a relationship with a female TV star in Kenya. It has further been alleged that former late President Daniel Moi also had interest in the media personality. This, therefore, was fronted as a reason for the cancellation of the show, after an alleged displeasure by the former Head of State. Kanda Bongo Man arrived in Kenya in April 1991 and performed at several major venues, including Carnivore Grounds, Bomas of Kenya, KICC and Nyayo Stadium, drawing large crowds of fans.During his performance at Nyayo Stadium, he attracted high-end people, including the late George Saitoti, and the event was filled with over 40, 000 fans. Alongside him was prominent Kikuyu musician J...
Read briefing Gachagua claims the mineral deposits in Mrima Hills in Kwale County have been granted to foreign firms.DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua addresses Kenyans living in Spokane, Washington State, USA, on September 6, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESYDemocracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is now accusing President William Ruto of a plot to sell Niobium deposits worth trillions of shillings to a foreign firm. Gachagua claims the mineral deposits in Mrima Hills in Kwale County have been granted to foreign firms, at the expense of the local population, who languish in poverty, calling for vigilance from the public.During an engagement in Kansas City, he claimed that President Ruto’s mission in New York, beyond attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, is to firm up contractual agreements with American firms to exploit niobium deposits worth trillions of shillings in Kwale County. The DCP leader said that the President is a direct beneficiary of the mineral deal, and that his UNGA attendance is a smokescreen to wrap up the deal. Gachagua's claims came two weeks after Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho told Citizen TV that no licences had been granted for mining in Mrima Hills, which is also subject to a petition at the High Court. Gachagua’s forum also featured next year’s polls, assuring Kenyans in America of commitment to opposition unity, and t...
Read briefing Jirongo told him about the backdoor oil dealings in 2019. Museveni said the revelation prompted him to end the G-to-G arrangement with Kenya.Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni speaks to the people of Butambala during the campaign season on December 20, 2025. Photo/MuseveniUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has named a Kenyan legislator he only identifies as ‘Jirongo’ as the whistleblower who exposed the irregularities in East Africa's Government-to-Government (G-to-G) oil importation deal. According to Museveni, Jirongo, told him about the backdoor oil dealings in 2019.“It was a Kenyan Senator called Jirongo who told me this around 2019. I immediately tasked the then Minister Irene Muloni to sort out that mess,” said the Ugandan leader in a tweet on Sunday evening. The revelations followed Museveni’s exposé on Thursday, in which he said Uganda had previously procured petroleum products through intermediaries in Kenya, rather than directly from the government as outlined in the G-to-G framework. “The Republic of Uganda was buying petroleum products through middlemen in Kenya. Can you imagine that? And the person who woke me up first was a senator from Kenya,” Museveni said during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 320-million-litre petroleum storage terminal in Mpigi District, Uganda.Museveni said the revelation prompted him to end the G-to-G arrangement with Kenya, and begin sour...
Read briefing Army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni's son and widely seen as his father's likely successor, has repeatedly clashed with Turkish authorities over efforts to extradite Fred Lumbuye. Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni speaks to the people of Butambala during the campaign season on December 20, 2025. Photo/MuseveniUganda's army said Saturday it had suspended military cooperation with Turkey over demands that Ankara hand over a prominent political blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.Army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni's son and widely seen as his father's likely successor, has repeatedly clashed with Turkish authorities over efforts to extradite Fred Lumbuye.The political commentator faces 15 criminal charges, including incitement to violence, spreading false information and computer misuse.On Friday, thousands of Ugandans affiliated with the Patriotic League of Uganda, a civic and political pressure group associated with Muhoozi, protested outside the Turkish embassy in the capital, Kampala."The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has with immediate effect suspended all and any Defence and Military cooperation with the Republic of Türkiye," army spokesman Chris Magezi said in a statement.The two countries have maintained close defence ties for nearly a decade, covering military training, arms and surveillance equipment, technology transfers and cooper...
Read briefing Murkomen warned that individuals using proceeds from the illegal trade to fund goonism are firmly on the radar of security agencies. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen speaks in Nyaribo, Nyeri Central Sub-County on September 19, 2026. Photo/CourtesyInterior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has put drug cartels on notice over allegations that proceeds from illicit alcohol and narcotics are being used to finance political violence.Speaking in Nyeri County, Murkomen warned that individuals using proceeds from the illegal trade to fund goonism are firmly on the radar of security agencies.He said the government had strengthened the Anti-Narcotics Unit and was targeting manufacturers, suppliers and financiers of illicit drugs and alcohol."From the President's directive, we have strengthened the Anti-Narcotics Unit and are doing direct crackdowns on manufacturers and suppliers. We have earmarked some of them, closed down their factories and are targeting those financing goonism. I want to tell them that we're on their radar," Murkomen said.Murkomen's warning comes amid heightened concern over political violence and the involvement of organised groups in criminal activities.The Interior CS recently revealed that 1,189 people had been jailed over goonism-related offences in the past four years.Appearing before the Senate, Murkomen said 1,053 of those incarcer...
Read briefing The development, which comprises 500 residential units spread across 63 apartment blocks in phases one and two, is now at the centre of a dispute between homeowners and the developer, with residents demanding accountability over the condition of the buildings. Homeowners at Karibu Homes in Athi River are facing eviction from their houses following concerns over structural defects that have seen visible cracks emerge on several apartment blocks.The development, which comprises 500 residential units spread across 63 apartment blocks in phases one and two, is now at the centre of a dispute between homeowners and the developer, with residents demanding accountability over the condition of the buildings.In blocks M, N and P, known as the London blocks, vertical cracks run along the expansion joints, stretching from the rooftop all the way to the ground floor.The cracks are visible both inside and outside the buildings, raising concerns among residents who have called Karibu Homes home for more than eight years."This has been a dream, to have a home and to live in it. Out of the assessment done by five government agencies, they drew recommendations which pointed to the structural defect and everything to do with the structure of the buildings," Kenneth Njukira, a Karibu Homes homeowner, said.Another homeowner, Mary Rukwaro, says the developer should be held accountable for the condit...
Read briefing Kagoro was deported in February after being detained for more than 10 hours upon arrival at JKIA, where he was reportedly questioned by national intelligence officers in connection with allegations surrounding the organisation and funding of protests. File image of Open Society Managing Director of Programs, Brian Kagoro. PHOTO| COURTESYThe Open Society Foundations has questioned Kenya’s commitment to the rule of law following the authorities’ refusal to allow its Managing Director for Africa, Zimbabwean Brian Kagoro, into the country despite a court order permitting his return.Kagoro was deported in February after being detained for more than 10 hours upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where he was reportedly questioned by national intelligence officers in connection with allegations surrounding the organisation and funding of protests.Open Society Foundations categorically denied the allegations, stating that it does not fund or organise political protests and that no evidence has been presented to substantiate claims that Kagoro was involved in financing or coordinating political unrest in Kenya.Kagoro was due to return to the country on Tuesday last week after securing court orders allowing his entry, but he was taken off a Nairobi-bound flight in Ethiopia.The foundation said the decision amounted to a disregard of the court order and raised questio...
Read briefing Besigye was abducted in Nairobi in November 2024 and later resurfaced in Uganda, where he was initially arraigned before a military court.His case was subsequently transferred to a civilian court, where he faces charges including treason and misprision of treason.File image of Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye during a past court appearance. PHOTO | COURTESYHuman rights defenders in Nairobi are threatening to take to the streets next Monday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye.Besigye was abducted in Nairobi in November 2024 and later resurfaced in Uganda, where he was initially arraigned before a military court.His case was subsequently transferred to a civilian court, where he faces charges including treason and misprision of treason.The activists are condemning the reported abduction on Kenyan soil and calling for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his transfer to Uganda.They are also raising concerns over what they describe as growing political repression targeting opposition figures and human rights defenders across the East African region, while demanding accountability from security agencies implicated in such cases.The development comes a day after the Ugandan High Court heard evidence linking Besigye's case to alleged meetings and activities in Kenya, including Nairobi and Kisumu.Besigye is jointly...
Read briefing The England boss was speaking at Wembley after naming a 27-man group for a four-game Nations League camp, starting with a clash against world champions Spain on September 26. England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel talks to his forward Noni Madueke at the hydration break during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 11, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)Thomas Tuchel said on Friday England can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he targets glory on home soil at Euro 2028.The England boss was speaking at Wembley after naming a 27-man group for a four-game Nations League camp, starting with a clash against world champions Spain on September 26.It comes just nine weeks after the end of the World Cup, where England conceded two late goals in a painful semi-final defeat by Lionel Messi's Argentina.Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer were the headline picks after both were controversially overlooked for the World Cup.Tuchel also included Liverpool's teenage winger Rio Ngumoha, uncapped Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in his first squad since the tournament in North America.A number of players who were in the World Cup squad, including John Stones, Djed Spence, Dan Burn, Jord...
Read briefing The DFB was one of the few federations not to sign a letter of support for Infantino's re-election as FIFA president in six months' time. FIFA president Gianni Infantino gestures during a visit to a sports complex in Cali, Colombia, on August 7, 2026. (Photo by Jaime SALDARRIAGA / AFP)Gianni Infantino must leave the FIFA presidency "no ifs or buts", according to Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of the vice-presidents of the German Football Association (DFB), as he spoke at a festival dedicated to artificial intelligence in Berlin on Thursday evening.The DFB was one of the few federations not to sign a letter of support for Infantino's re-election as FIFA president in six months' time."He has to go, no ifs or buts," declared Hans-Joachim Watzke, who said that three points in particular counted against the Swiss.The first was the FIFA Peace Prize, launched by Infantino and awarded in December 2025 to US president Donald Trump, to whom Infantino is close, during the draw for the 2026 World Cup.Infantino "created this prize himself, and he decided on it himself," said Watzke."You can't just invent something on your own and then announce it, it's madness," said Watzke.Watzke also condemned the controversial handling of the Folarin Balogun red card during this year's World Cup which was hosted in USA, Canada and Mexico.The American forward was sent off in the last 32 but his automatic one-ma...
Read briefing Gachagua said a diaspora-owned financial institution would enable Kenyans abroad to retain a greater share of the money they currently lose through banking charges.He argued that owning a bank would allow Kenyans in the diaspora to turn the fees they currently pay into equity in a financial institution they own. DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua speaks during an engagement with business executives at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, on September 18, 2026.The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans living abroad to consider establishing a diaspora-owned bank to reduce the fees and commissions they pay to financial institutions when sending money home.Speaking during an engagement with business executives at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, Gachagua said a diaspora-owned financial institution would enable Kenyans abroad to retain a greater share of the money they currently lose through banking charges.“I’ve encouraged you to consider starting a diaspora bank because you collect too much money, and you lose too much money in fees and commissions to banks here,” Gachagua said.He argued that owning a bank would allow Kenyans in the diaspora to turn the fees they currently pay into equity in a financial institution they own.“If you owned a bank, and you have the necessary capital to start...
Read briefing The two victims, both mechanics, died on the spot. Rescuers had to use a breakdown crane to lift the heavy lorry and recover the remains of one of the victims, who was trapped underneath. Two people have died after the driver of a cargo lorry lost control and rammed a stalled vehicle along the busy Nairobi–Naivasha highway on Friday afternoon.The two victims, both mechanics, died on the spot. Rescuers had to use a breakdown crane to lift the heavy lorry and recover the remains of one of the victims, who was trapped underneath. Two others, the pickup driver and a passenger in the lorry, survived with serious injuries and are receiving treatment. The bodies of the deceased have since been moved to the Naivasha Hospital mortuary.The crash has renewed calls from locals for the immediate expansion of the notorious Kinungi stretch, amid concerns over the continued loss of lives along the busy highway. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Read briefing The High Court sitting in Murang’a halted the kick off of the new campaign which was scheduled for Saturday, with Justice Dorah Chepkwony directing that the league should not begin before a playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United. Gor Mahia celebrate after winning the KPL title in 2025/26 season.The start of the 2026/27 Kenyan Premier League season has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after two High Court orders issued on Friday gave Football Kenya Federation (FKF) more legal hurdles to navigate.The High Court sitting in Murang’a halted the kick off of the new campaign which was scheduled for Saturday, with Justice Dorah Chepkwony directing that the league should not begin before a playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United.The two sides are at the centre of the delayed league kickoff due to a dispute over which rulebook between the 2019 one and the 2025 version to apply in promotion and relegation of teams.FKF had confirmed the new start date after the High Court ruling of August 28 cleared the way for the federation to proceed with the season pending the case.The new season was originally scheduled to kick off on August 22 before the date was pushed back amid the dispute over the regulations governing promotion and relegation. A subsequent attempt to start the campaign at the end of August was also abandoned, leaving clubs waiting for a confirmed date...
Read briefing The situation has raised concerns among the school community, with the institution’s management saying it has disrupted the education and well-being of affected minors. Police in Bungoma have launched investigations and a manhunt for suspects believed to have impregnated more than 30 learners at Bakisa Secondary School.The situation has raised concerns among the school community, with the institution’s management saying it has disrupted the education and well-being of affected minors. “10 girls are currently expectant, 13 girls are mothers, another 13 have dropped out of school," said Bakisa Secondary School Principal, Ruth Malika.The school’s headteacher says establishing a dormitory could help address the growing challenge and enable learners to complete their studies.“To do away with this, we need to have our girls in boarding," said the principal.“Shule hii haina ua kumaanisha mtoto anaweza toka shule na kuenda zake bila walimu kujua...”Authorities in the region have vowed to track down and take action against perpetrators preying on minors, in a bid to deter further offences.“I have a list of the cases and we will deal with those responsible... wanafunzi hawawezi jitia mimba asilimia kubwa ya hizi mimba ni za watu wazima," said Webuye East Assistant County Commissioner, Emmanuel Kenga.Parents have been urged to pay school fees on time to help curb absenteeism and ensure th...
Read briefing The Dockers fought back from an early 10-point deficit before producing a decisive fourth-quarter surge to secure a second straight win and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. KPA basketball teamKenya Ports Authority (KPA) moved to within one win of the Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League final after beating Equity Bank 102-87 in Game 2 of their semifinal series at the Nyayo Gymnasium on Thursday.The Dockers fought back from an early 10-point deficit before producing a decisive fourth-quarter surge to secure a second straight win and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.Equity started strongly, with Benjamin Muga and Davis Siaji causing problems for the KPA defence.Siaji repeatedly found his range from beyond the arc, while Muga attacked the basket and also connected from outside as the Bankers edged a closely contested opening quarter 23-22.Equity carried their momentum into the second quarter and briefly opened a 10-point advantage, but KPA responded with a strong fightback.The Dockers outscored Equity 26-25 in the period to level the game at 48-48 heading into halftime.KPA then edged the third quarter 23-19 to take a narrow 71-67 lead into the final period, but Equity remained firmly in contention.The Bankers stayed within touching distance for the opening five minutes of the fourth quarter before KPA took complete control of the game.Lennox Wanje sparke...
Read briefing Kitata put together a flawless round, making birdies on the first, seventh, ninth, 12th and 13th holes to set the early pace. Uganda’s Willys Kitata, Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko and Uganda’s Emma Ogwang shared the lead after the opening round of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Entebbe Golf Club on Wednesday, each carding 5-under-par 66.Kitata put together a flawless round, making birdies on the first, seventh, ninth, 12th and 13th holes to set the early pace.“I’m happy with the way I played today. I started well and managed to stay focused throughout the round. The birdies came at the right time, and I was able to avoid dropping any shots. There are still two rounds to go, so the focus is to keep playing my game and stay consistent,” said Kitata.Okoko also went bogey-free, picking up birdies on the first, 10th, 14th, 15th and 18th holes to join Kitata at the top of the leaderboard.“It was a good round for me. I kept things simple, stayed patient and took advantage of the opportunities when they came. Finishing with a birdie on 18 was a good way to end the day. I’ll take the positives from today and prepare for the next round,” said Okoko.Ogwang matched the pair’s five-under score despite dropping a shot on the 15th. He responded with six birdies on the first, 11th, 13th, 14th, 16th and 18th holes to remain firmly in contention.The trio holds a one-shot lead over Uganda’s Ronald R...
Read briefing The conflict has disrupted motorsports competitions throughout the region with the cancellation of the Formula One Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia and rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in doubt. The driver Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston of Team Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, face the first day of the race during the FIA World Rally Championship WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha, Kenya, on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Luca Barsali/NurPhoto) (Photo by Luca Barsali / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday.The conflict has disrupted motorsports competitions throughout the region with the cancellation of the Formula One Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia and rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in doubt."Ongoing regional developments mean that the WRC element of Rally Saudi Arabia will not proceed this year," FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said in a statement, adding however the Middle East Regional Rally Championship will go ahead as planned in Saudi Arabia in November."Our focus now is firmly on the future. We will continue working together with our partners in Saudi Arabia and WRC Promoter towards bringing the FIA World Rally Championship back in 2027."The 14th round of the W...
Read briefing The union is concerned that the process is rushed and non-inclusive.The National Assembly Education Committee proceeded with public hearings on six bills that will shape the future of education in Kenya. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for the suspension of ongoing public hearings on six education bills, including the Basic Education Bill, 2026, and the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, which seeks to centralise tertiary education financing.The union is concerned that the process is rushed and non-inclusive. At the same time, Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa says the proposed law lacks clarity on the source of funding for the proposed Tertiary Education Funding Authority and the terms of borrowing for students.This is even as the National Assembly Education Committee proceeded with public hearings on six bills that will shape the future of education in Kenya.The bills include the Basic Education Bill, which is set to replace the Basic Education Act and align it with the competency-based system, and the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, which will create a centralised authority to provide financing to students.The committee, which has split itself into two to cover more counties in a shorter amount of time, is holding hearings in Kisii, Kericho, Embu and Machakos.“Parents want the return of the cane, hio ni mao...
Read briefing More than 20 countries around the world have now taken steps to block or restrict children going online on social media, according to an AFP tally. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for a speech during European Commission President's annual State of the Union address at a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France on September 16, 2026. Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFPThe European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children's access to the platforms following a global backlash.More than 20 countries around the world have now taken steps to block or restrict children going online on social media, according to an AFP tally.Seven have measures already in place or set to be implemented, with their policies targeting children under the age of 15 or 16.Australia was the first country to introduce a blanket ban on social media for under-16s, at the end of 2025.The US state of California has also recently moved to tighten restrictions on minors' access to social media.Under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in the European Parliament, the bloc will also only allow limited, supervised access until the age of 15, after months of...
Read briefing The accident occurred near Chomachoma Zone after the lorry reportedly veered off the road and swept into pedestrians using the roadside walkways. A photo of the wreckage of an accident involving the driver of a lorry who lost control along the Kisii CBD–Daraja Mbili Road on September 16, 2026. Photo/CourtesyFour people have been killed and several others seriously injured after a lorry lost control and hit pedestrians along the Kisii CBD–Daraja Mbili Road.The accident occurred near Chomachoma Zone after the lorry reportedly veered off the road and swept into pedestrians using the roadside walkways.Several victims were rushed to the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital for emergency medical treatment.The extent of the injuries among those admitted remains unclear as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.In a separate incident, five people are feared dead following a grisly road accident involving a 14-seater passenger matatu and a trailer at Kapiti along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.Police said the matatu was travelling from Nairobi towards Mombasa when it was involved in a head-on collision with the trailer.By the time of filing, the bodies of those who died and the injured victims were still at the scene as rescue teams faced challenges accessing the area.The situation was reportedly worsened by heavy traffic that began building up around the crash scene.Po...
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