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The 2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta concluded with a significant course error, impacting the final standings of several leading athletes. The incident has prompted USA Track and Field (USATF) to seek review and a vote from the World Athletics Council. Race Day Incident During last Sunday’s race, three leading athletes—Jess McClain, Emma Grace […]
The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has petitioned parliament for the immediate suspension of the Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme. The petition, released on March 4, 2026, also requests a full investigation into the programme’s accreditation. Concerns Regarding Programme Approval The KDA has expressed concerns about regulatory gaps in the approval, development, and rollout […]
Kenya is currently in the budget preparation season for 2026/27, although public perception leans towards the upcoming 2027 electoral campaign. Discussions are underway regarding the implications of the expiring ODM-UDA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and its potential impact on the broad-based government. Budgetary Considerations The nation is actively engaged in preparing the 2026/27 budget. A […]
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to join its Development team in New York City. This position is designed for an experienced fundraising professional dedicated to advancing human rights, accountability, and institutional reform globally. ICTJ is an international non-profit organization specializing in transitional justice. It works across societies […]
President William Ruto’s administration is collaborating with the World Bank to modernize Kenya’s health sector and reduce maternal deaths. This initiative follows discussions between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a World Bank delegation regarding ongoing health support programs. Health Sector Modernization Plans Kenya seeks to utilize World Bank expertise in areas including digitization and […]
FedEx has initiated legal action against the U.S. government, seeking reimbursement for tariffs paid prior to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The lawsuit targets U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Supreme Court recently determined that President Donald Trump did not have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has initiated a nationwide tactical overhaul targeting illicit financial flows. This action is part of the Kenyan government’s effort to address concerns raised by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and remove the country from the grey list. The move aims to mitigate the negative economic consequences associated with […]
Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has stated the organization’s goal is to develop East Africa into a leading football region on the continent. This ambition was highlighted in connection with the decision to award the hosting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2027 to Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. […]
YIMBiK has announced an opening for a Program Coordinator position. Qualified and motivated professionals are invited to apply to support the organization’s expanding portfolio of research, innovation, training, and fellowship programs focused on advancing youth-led innovation in global health, biotechnology, and food security. The opportunity was initially shared on LinkedIn by Belinda Mudondo. About the […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the need for urgent and unified action by African leaders to safeguard South Sudan’s fragile peace. He warned that decisions made in the coming months will be crucial in determining the country’s trajectory toward stability or a return to turmoil. The African Union Ad-Hoc High-Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) […]