(MOMBASA) – A major drug trafficking trial in Kenya has exposed tensions between military secrecy and the rights of accused persons. The prosecution closed its case last week in the trial of six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking methamphetamine valued at 8.2 billion Kenyan shillings, or about 63.1 million USContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – A government payroll audit in Kenya has uncovered suspected irregularities worth 6.2 billion Kenyan shillings, or about 47.7 million US dollars (310 billion South Sudanese pounds), prompting a major criminal investigation and sweeping reforms. A sample audit of just 12 out of 53 state departments revealed unauthorised changesContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – A sharp debate over the funding of public education is unfolding in Kenya, with a proposal to more than double secondary school fees drawing strong objections from parents and teachers alike. The dispute holds important lessons for South Sudan, where families also carry a heavy burden ofContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – A three judge High Court bench has ordered President William Ruto to reconstitute his Cabinet within 120 days after finding that its current makeup violates the constitutional requirement that no more than two thirds of members be of the same gender. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, upheld nearlyContinue Reading
(NAIVASHA) – The Government of South Sudan has formally received ten hectares of land in Naivasha, Kenya, for the construction of a dry port aimed at reducing congestion at the Port of Mombasa and improving the flow of goods into the country. The land was handed over on Wednesday atContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has held high level talks with Kenyan port and customs officials in Mombasa in a bid to reduce delays affecting South Sudanese cargo and strengthen oversight along the country’s main trade corridor. The delegation was led by Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol, whoContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority and the Kenya Revenue Authority have agreed to strengthen cooperation to reduce revenue losses and improve the movement of goods between the two countries. The agreement followed a high level meeting held on 2 February 2026 at the Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters inContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Gor Mahia have completed the signing of South Sudan international Jackson Dwang from Posta Rangers, strengthening their squad for the second half of the SportPesa League season. The attacking midfielder has signed a two year contract with the Kenyan champions, ending weeks of speculation over his futureContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya Revenue Authority has announced plans to auction large quantities of sugar that were destined for South Sudan after importers failed to clear the consignments within the required customs period. The public auction will run from February 9 to February 13, 2026, through the authority’s official online auctionContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya’s President William Ruto has said his government will continue to support regional work aimed at helping South Sudan strengthen peace, political dialogue and stability. He spoke after meeting the South Sudan Council of Churches in Nairobi, where church leaders shared their concerns about the current situation inContinue Reading
