A US jury has convicted a Rwandan man who fled through Kenya, the Daily Nation reported on Thursday. The case concerns testimony linked to the genocide, the newspaper said.
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has named the standing committee of Kenya's Local Organising Committee for AFCON 2027. With less than eight months to kick-off, he told members to move from planning to execution.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has asked the Kenyan government to act on the disappearance of a person named Mwaipaya. Tanzania's Mwananchi newspaper reported the call on Thursday.
The US Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society over alleged backing for M23 in eastern DR Congo. Washington says Kigali sent thousands of troops to fight with the rebels; Rwanda denies backing M23.
The Patriotic League of Uganda says it collected the endorsements in six weeks, online and in signature books across the country. The group is aiming for 20 million signatures by September 2027.
Women leaders, aspirants and peace groups called on Parliament, the IEBC, security agencies and parties to act on political violence and campaign costs. They listed attacks and harassment in six counties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
A Russian jet-powered drone hit a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station on Thursday, killing at least 13 people, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 others were wounded, and Zelensky urged allies not to ease sanctions on Moscow.
A WHO Africa official says Ebola can persist in survivors' semen after recovery, so men should practise safer sex until testing clears them. Discharged patients pose no risk through sweat or saliva, he said.
The electoral commission will interview the nine on November 12 and 13, chairperson Erastus Ethekon said. They include Nacada boss Anthony Amerikwa and former EACC chief Halakhe Waqo, picked from 304 applicants.
Journalist leaders adopted a continental action plan on AI at a Federation of African Journalists meeting in Addis Ababa on October 24-25. The plan also covers working conditions and media freedom, and draws on a survey of 1,586 journalists in 45 countries.
Kenyan consumer goods company Kenafric Group has set up a corporate venture fund called Kenafric Ventures. The $10 million fund will invest in promising African consumer businesses, Business Today Kenya reported on Thursday.
Justice Francis Gikonyo ordered Charles Kerich to appear in person on December 7 over unpaid legal fees owed to Kwengu & Company Advocates. Governor Johnson Sakaja and two county officials have 14 days to respond to contempt applications.
President Ruto said on Wednesday that the German and Dutch clubs will play the opening match at Nairobi's new stadium on January 5, 2027. Tickets are expected to go on sale on November 5, according to Mwananchi.
US immigration officers detained a Kenyan man during a traffic stop in Seattle on Monday, accusing him of overstaying a tourist visa. His employer, a Washington state children's agency, says he showed valid work papers when hired in 2024.
President William Ruto told the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Thursday that Africa must stop exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. He asked Russia to invest in fertiliser plants, mineral processing, energy and technology transfer.
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