Floodwaters can heighten the transmission of various water-borne and vector-borne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria, yellow fever, chikungunya, and dengue fever.

The Red Cross said the area had been cordoned off and declared a danger zone.

The plant, which cost 250 million Birr (Sh568.1 million), is the first of its kind in the region and can assemble 10 cars per day.

The costs of a litre of the three products decreased by Sh1, Sh1.20, and Sh1.30, respectively, retailing at Sh192.84, Sh179.18, and Sh168.76 in Nairobi.

Mbappé's decision comes as no surprise, as rumours of his departure have been circulating since last summer.

The extension of SGR is expected to boost economic growth and facilitate trade across the East African Community.

Incidents of wild animal attacks have been rampant in the area since the onset of the rains, with periodic attacks on homes around Oldonyiro as the animals seek food.

"The conflict has already pushed an additional 1.74 million people into poverty."

In Kenya, the labour force has also seen significant growth, with a total of 19.1 million people employed in 2022, mostly in the informal sector.

While the official costs have not been disclosed, it is believed that the project will cost approximately €6 billion (£5.1 billion). 

The donation will provide vital relief to thousands of Palestinian families struggling with hunger amid the conflict with Israel.

"She has become an important community activist, speaking out on behalf of those who are marginalised and, at times, struggle to have their voices heard."

A new Cabinet will form a national security council and appoint an electoral commission to pave the way for elections. 

Kindiki cited tragedies that have occurred in different parts of the country during the last 24 hours, among them the Madogo tragedy.

“We have a powerful tool that will protect children from this devastating illness and related deaths."

This is crucial in preventing, limiting, and controlling cholera outbreaks, particularly in countries facing dire shortcomings in disease prevention and management.

President Ruto has already received recognition for his climate change efforts from Time Magazine last year, and the New African magazine named him one of the most influential Africans in 2023.

This is in contrast to Nestlé's products sold in Europe, where no added sugar is included in formulas for young children.

The move comes barely three months after Kenya secured a major deal with the European Union, allowing for duty-free and quota-free access to the EU market.

Bate was a political officer with the OLF, a legally registered opposition group that boycotted elections in 2021.

The rebranding includes a new logo and visual identity, which will be rolled out across all official channels in the six UN languages.

In Eid message, President Hassan says he is not seeking conflict with Ethiopia over its Red Sea access deal with Somaliand, but will not tolerate any violation of his country's sovereignty. 

He reaffirmed his commitment to federalism, stating that he has been a strong supporter of the system and has made significant contributions to its development.

Bate Urgessa, a member of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), was reportedly killed while visiting his hometown of Meki in Oromia.

The Paris Club expressed its satisfaction with Somalia's determination to implement a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy and an ambitious economic reform programme.

The RTGS, introduced in 2019, struggled to gain trust and lost about 80 per cent of its value this year.

There are calls for a thorough investigation into the matter and for the government to take action to address the devastating consequences following allegations of toxic nuclear waste dumping in the r...

The repatriation, the third such programme since 2018, will target "Ethiopians who are in a difficult situation", State Minister for Foreign Affairs Birtukan Ayano said.

The deal would create a pan-African broadcasting powerhouse capable of bringing African content to global audiences and competing on an international scale.

The AU Commission reiterated its commitment to preventing genocide and hate speech and ensuring that the lessons learned from the Rwanda genocide are not forgotten.

The allegations have sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many Kenyans calling for accountability and demanding that MPs from Northern Kenya take action in parliament.

Ahmed Moallim Fiqi was named Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs in a cabinet reshuffle announced by the Office of the Somali Prime Minister Sunday morning.

KeNHA at the same time issued a flooding alert at the Mororo Area on the Nairobi - Garissa Road due to the rising waters at Tana River Bridge.

The accident involved an Eldoret Express bus which rammed into a stalled fuel tanker.

Zakayo outlined innovative measures to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the electoral process.

This milestone comes after China Harbor Engineering Company (Chec) completed the Air Traffic Management System (ATMS).

Kifwa contends that the levy is unconstitutional and aims to challenge the directive compelling payment to a third-party entity.

The prosecutor's office is loyal to military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, whose regular armed forces have been at war since April 2023 with paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.

WhatsApp acknowledged the problem and assured users that they were actively working on resolving it.

The Acting Assistant Commissioner of Customs said the congestion at the border is a direct consequence of traders' dissatisfaction with the charges.

East Africa reclaimed the top spot in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals activity among regions

Faye's itinerary also will also include visits to Rwanda, South Africa, and Ethiopia, signifying his commitment to regional diplomacy and cooperation.

She was previously honoured as the Best Journalist of the Year 2023 at the Mombasa Youth Awards and recognised among the 100 Most Influential Kenyan Muslims in 2023.

The MP retaliated, returning fire and prompting the assailants to momentarily retreat, allowing him to escape unscathed.

During the meeting, President Ruto emphasised the government's commitment to tackling the persistent challenges facing the North Rift.

The bodies of the six traders believed to be from the Meru region were transported to Isiolo by a KDF helicopter.

Data from the KFC revealed that the film industry contributed Sh38 billion to the Exchequer in 2022, underscoring its significance to the Kenyan economy.

Factors such as illegal gold mining, climate change, and disease outbreaks like the swollen shoot virus are wreaking havoc on cocoa plantations.