South Korea’s Constitutional Court has officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of political uncertainty following his controversial declaration of martial law in December. The ruling, delivered on Friday, upholds an impeachment vote passed by parliament last year. With his removal taking immediate effect, Yoon must vacate the presidential residence as the country prepares for a new election. Under South Korean law, a general election to choose his successor must be held within 60 days. A panel of eight justices unanimously ruled that Yoon’s imposition of martial law was unconstitutional. Acting Head Judge Moon Hyung-bae stated that…
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Detectives on Thursday, April 3, 2025, confiscated more than 55,000 litres of kangara and 500 litres of chang’aa in Mwaguto Village, Kisii South Sub-County, in a major crackdown on illicit alcohol. Five suspects—three women and two men—were arrested during the operation. The raid, led by a multi-agency team spearheaded by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), dismantled a large-scale brewing operation that had been running on a four-acre piece of land. The site was equipped with storage facilities and brewing equipment, exposing a well-established network behind the illegal trade. NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating the alleged irregular leasing of 176 acres of land and several residential houses belonging to the University of Nairobi (UoN). In a letter dated April 2, 2025, addressed to UoN Acting Vice-Chancellor and Secretary to the Council, Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, the commission requested proof of lease agreements for the properties under investigation. The parcels of land under scrutiny include 10 acres at Kanyariri Farm, 40 acres behind ANP hostels, 100 acres at the Kibwezi Field Station, and 20 acres near Dusit Hotel. Additionally, EACC is probing the leasing of residential houses…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called out Inspector-General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, for attending a political rally led by President William Ruto in Kieni, Nyeri County, on Wednesday. LSK President Faith Adhiambo expressed concern over Kanja’s involvement, stating that his participation and remarks at the rally raise serious institutional issues within the National Police Service. “The participation and remarks of the Inspector-General raise serious institutional concerns for the National Police Service, as they were not only avoidable but also unwarranted,” Adhiambo said. She emphasized that the Inspector-General is constitutionally obligated to serve all Kenyans…
Nyandarua County is set to have its first fully-fledged university following President William Ruto’s announcement that the government has officially gazetted its establishment. The institution is expected to begin admitting students by September this year. Speaking in Ol Kalou Town during his third-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region, President Ruto confirmed that the government had given the green light for the transformation of Nyandarua University College into a full university. “On Friday, I authorised the establishment of Nyandarua University, and this has now been gazetted. You will have a university in this county starting September this year,” said Ruto.…
Kenya has emerged as a relative winner under the latest reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, with the country securing a more favorable position compared to key competitors in the textile industry. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said on Thursday, April 3, 2025, that the new tariff structure presents both challenges and opportunities for Kenya. He noted that while Kenyan exports to the U.S. will now face a 10% tariff, this is significantly lower than the rates imposed on competitors such as Vietnam (46%), Sri Lanka (44%), Bangladesh (37%), China (34%), Pakistan (29%), and India (26%). “The…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to retaliate to tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump soon, “with purpose and with force”. Carney paused his federal election campaign for the second time in as many weeks to respond to the latest import taxes unveiled by Trump on Wednesday. A new universal 10% tariff on US imports will apply globally but Canada was exempted because it has already been targeted by Trump with other measures. But there was no confirmation of any reprieve from a new 25% tax that Trump will charge on Americans importing foreign-made cars, which could hit…
Hungary’s government announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC). A senior official in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, Gergely Gulyas, announced the move, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit. Orban had invited the Israeli leader as soon as the warrant was issued last November, saying the ruling would have “no effect” in his country. In November ICC judges said there were “reasonable grounds” that Netanyahu bore “criminal responsibility” for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between…
Several African nations are among the countries hit by sweeping tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on the US’ global trading partners. Trump has announced a minimum of 10% tariff on all imports to the US and additional “reciprocal tariffs” for 20 African countries, including 30% for South Africa. Other African countries hit with extra tariffs include 50% for Lesotho, 47% for Madagascar, 40% for Mauritius and 37% for Botswana. Nigerian exports were hit too – at 14%. Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal and Liberia were among those countries whose exports to the US will be subject to the…
Catholic Bishop of Malindi, Rev. Willybard Lagho, has issued a stern warning to parish priests, assistant priests, and lay members, urging them to stop giving politicians special treatment in churches. In a memo, Bishop Lagho emphasized that politicians should be treated like any other worshippers, including in seating arrangements. He noted that even politicians who book church visits in advance should not be accorded preferential treatment, as this creates a sense of entitlement. “I would like to remind all parish priests, assistant priests, and all laity that places of worship are sacred, and all worshippers inside the church are expected…
Moi University has issued a redundancy notice to employees and their unions, citing financial difficulties that have made it unsustainable to retain its current workforce. In a notice signed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, the university stated that the retrenchment would affect members of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), in line with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Kenya’s Employment Act of 2007. “The university formally notifies you of an intention to declare redundancy affecting a number of employees who are members of your union,” the notice read. The decision, according to the university, has been…
Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Hiroshi Matsuura has announced plans to expand Toyota’s business operations in the country, a move expected to improve the availability of spare parts and boost Kenya’s automobile industry. Speaking during a courtesy visit to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Matsuura highlighted the vast potential for growth in Kenya. “Toyota is planning to expand its production in Kenya because there is a huge potential for growth in the country,” he stated. Wetang’ula welcomed the initiative, noting its economic benefits, including job creation and reduced vehicle importation costs. “This will create jobs and also lower the cost of…
Kilome MP Thaddeus Nzambia has claimed that the government is unable to fully fund higher learning institutions, citing prolonged delays in the disbursement of capitation. The funds, which cover more than 70 percent of students’ needs, have been significantly delayed, sparking concerns among university and technical college administrators. Nzambia made these remarks during a Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education meeting chaired by MP Jack Wanami Wamboka. The session, attended by university vice chancellors and principals, highlighted the financial struggles facing institutions such as the University of Nairobi (UoN) and the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), which are grappling…
Airbnb has announced that its Community Fund will donate more than Sh1 billion ($8.5 million) to nonprofit organizations worldwide in 2025. The beneficiaries include over 160 organizations across more than 30 countries, focusing on economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and ending abuse and exploitation. The Airbnb Community Fund, launched in 2020, is a Sh12.9 billion ($100 million) initiative aimed at directly supporting local communities. Each year, Airbnb selects organizations that strengthen and uplift communities globally, often in collaboration with local Airbnb hosts. The 2025 Community Fund grants will support nonprofits working in three key areas identified by the Airbnb Host Advisory…
Authorities have launched investigations into two separate road accidents involving students in Homa Bay County on Wednesday, which left three learners dead and several others injured. The accidents, which occurred in the morning, involved students from Ober Boarding Comprehensive School and Mbita High School. In the first incident, a matatu carrying students from Ober Boys Boarding School crashed into a lorry at Kibuon along the Sondu-Ahero road. The impact of the collision resulted in the deaths of three students, while three others sustained injuries and are receiving treatment. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba confirmed on Wednesday evening that the…