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Are you a single man looking to adopt a child in Kenya? Here's how

However, for single men, there’s a major restriction. “A single man can adopt a child, but only to the extent of a relative,” Okonji adds.

By Esther Nyambura 2025-02-26 13:54:26

Are you a single man looking to adopt a child in Kenya? Here's how

Explainer: What are unclaimed assets and how do you claim them?

By Esther Nyambura 2025-02-25 14:51:11

Explainer: Sudan's RSF and its ties to Kenya

Kenya is once again at the center of Sudan’s deepening conflict, facing accusations of supporting the country’s rebel militia.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-02-19 16:20:57

List of AUC chairpersons over the years

In July 2012, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma beat Ping in a highly contested election, becoming the first woman to chair the African Union Commission.

By Esther Nyambura And Agencies 2025-02-12 15:40:00

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What happens after USAID closure in Kenya? Experts weigh in

Local economic experts now warn that the abrupt decision will severely impact the global aid sector.

By Mate Tongola 2025-02-07 14:43:50

What happens after USAID closure in Kenya? Experts weigh in

Explainer: Why Donald Trump and Elon Musk want USAID out

All USAID staff to be placed on leave globally starting Friday, February 7; agency to arrange return travel for personnel outside the US within 30 days.

By Sharon Wanga And Agencies 2025-02-05 14:27:00

Explainer: Why Donald Trump and Elon Musk want USAID out

Explainer: DRC conflict- how did we get here?

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has refused direct talks with the M23, insisting on discussions only with the Rwandan government;vows to restore government authority in the east.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-01-30 15:50:42

Explainer: DRC conflict- how did we get here?

Explained: How the AU Commission polls will be conducted

To be elected as the AUC chairperson, Odinga must secure at least two-thirds of the votes from the 55-member State through a secret ballot process.

By Esther Nyambura 2025-01-28 11:53:42

Explained: How the AU Commission polls will be conducted

Analysis: Examining Ruto's many task forces and their mixed results

One prominent example is the 129-member University Funding Model task force, established on September 16, 2024, the findings remain unpublished.

By Esther Nyambura 2025-01-22 13:23:51

Analysis: Examining Ruto's many task forces and their mixed results

Explainer: Why South Korean investigators failed to arrest impeached president

South Korean investigators with the anti-corruption investigative unit on Friday failed to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol and left the presidential residence after being blocked.

By Xinhua 2025-01-06 09:02:46

Explainer: Why South Korean investigators failed to arrest impeached president

Over decades, U.S promises of security ring hollow in African ears

Experts say unfortunate development geopolitically is that the relationship between Africa and the United States or any other Western country has never changed over the past 20 years.

By Xinhua 2024-12-04 13:25:11

Over decades, U.S promises of security ring hollow in African ears

Explainer: Understanding the U.S. Electoral College

The Electoral College is a unique system for electing the President and Vice President of the United States, established by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution.

By Anthony Makokha 2024-11-06 18:00:00