Support Independent Journalism by making small donations:đź“žAIRTEL: +254106960261, MPESA: +254181609083✉️ Email: safinews2022@gmail.com. Paybill: 625625Account No. 20222881Your support helps us report, inform and amplify stories that matter. President William Ruto has said Russia will stop recruiting Kenyans into its military following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, with…
Human Rights Watch Raises Alarm Over Abducted Tanzanian Activist in Kenya
Support Independent Journalism by making small donations:đź“žAIRTEL: +254106960261, MPESA: +254181609083✉️ Email: safinews2022@gmail.com. Paybill: 625625Account No. 20222881Your support helps us report, inform and amplify stories that matter. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Kenyan authorities to urgently establish the whereabouts of Tanzanian activist and human rights defender Twaha Salim Mwaipaya,…
Ecuadorian Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls on Him During Mass
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — A Catholic priest in Ecuador has died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass at a church in the port city of Guayaquil. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was struck by the crucifix on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in an incident that…
Ghana: The Work Behind the Questions: Jah Glory GH and the Realities of Building Metro Mingle
Ghana, Accra: Building a recognisable digital brand takes more than viral videos. For Ghanaian creator Jah Glory GH, the work behind Metro Mingle involves creativity, public interaction, audience expectations and the challenge of keeping an idea relevant in a fast-moving digital environment. In the busy public spaces of Kumasi, a…
Uganda Calls for Unified East African Tourism Market to Boost Regional Travel
Uganda’s State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Susan Nakawuki has called on East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation, remove non-tariff barriers and improve transport connectivity to boost tourism and economic growth. Nakawuki said East African nations should market the region as a single tourism destination instead of competing…
Kenya Steps Up Anti-Doping Crackdown Ahead of AFCON 2027 and World Athletics Championships
By Evance Otieno/Safi News Sports Reporter Kenya is stepping up efforts to combat doping in sport, with the government pledging stronger enforcement, expanded athlete education and closer cooperation with international anti-doping authorities ahead of two major global sporting events. The renewed push comes as the country prepares to host the…
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the three news organisations of repeatedly publishing what he described as “fake news.” Trump made the announcement on Friday, September 18, saying the restrictions would take effect immediately and…
Kenya to Push AI Governance, Digital Innovation Agenda at UNGA81
Kenya will use the upcoming 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) to advance discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), digital innovation, climate action and technology governance, State Department for Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing’oei has said. Speaking during a briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, Sing’oei said President William Ruto…
Mudavadi Assures Diplomatic Corps of Kenya’s Stability, Economic Resilience and Regional Leadership
Nairobi – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E. Dr Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners of the country’s political stability, economic resilience and continued commitment to regional integration, peace and security. Speaking during the quarterly Diplomatic Briefing to the Diplomatic Corps at Serena…
The Development of Carbon Markets in East Africa
By The Port Brief Carbon markets are becoming one of the key instruments of global climate finance, and East Africa, with its significant natural potential, is increasingly engaging in this process. The foundation of regional coordination is the East African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance, which brings together…