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Topic: Power

DR Congo president sets stage to stay in power

By AFP   2026-06-23 09:34:13

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law which could open the door to a third term in office by amending the constitution but he may face protests in the street.

How MPs plotted to 'kill' KRA's enforcement powers

By Edward Macharia   2026-06-23 16:04:04

Repeated attempts by Kenya’s Treasury to expand KRA’s enforcement powers have again been blocked by MPs, reflecting ongoing tensions between aggressive revenue collection and taxpayer rights.

How MPs plotted to 'kill' KRA's enforcement powers

By Macharia Kamau   2026-06-23 16:04:04

Repeated attempts by Kenya’s Treasury to expand KRA’s enforcement powers have again been blocked by MPs, reflecting ongoing tensions between aggressive revenue collection and taxpayer rights.

AI-powered surgery separates conjoined Nigerian twins in 40-hour operation

By Molly Chebet   2026-06-22 12:38:31

The procedure relied heavily on advanced artificial intelligence, which enabled surgeons to rehearse the operation using detailed 3D brain imaging, optimise surgical sequencing, and reduce risk.

Church rooted in the cross refuses to be silenced by unchecked power

By Edward Buri   2026-06-21 17:15:32

When All Saints Cathedral opened its doors for a public forum on the national budget, it was doing what the church has always done, gathering people around truth.

Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power

By Barrack Muluka   2026-06-21 16:35:51

The Finance Bill 2026 sailed through Parliament with an overwhelming majority of the cast vote, even as more than half of the MPs absconded.