Author: Amina Wako

Key facts on Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base targeted by Iran Jun 23, 2025

The base is home to nearly 8,000 American troops and also hosts forces from the UK, Australia and other allied countries.

Iran launches missile attack against US bases in Qatar, Iraq Jun 23, 2025

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had begun a missile campaign dubbed the "Annunciation of Victory," targeting US bases in...

IGAD calls for unified cybersecurity and AI strategy to tackle regional security challenges Jun 18, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu emphasised that despite the region’s complex security threats, they also offer a chance to develop homegrown...

Opinion: State-sponsored violence? Police look the other way as goons attack Nairobi protesters Jun 18, 2025

This wasn’t a clash between police and protesters. It was a one-sided war, with civilians caught between the state’s tear gas and the thugs’ clubs.

Somali Government terminates MGS Soft's tax collection deal Jun 16, 2025

Finance Minister Bihi Iman, in a letter to the company, said that the termination came as a result of documented violations and ethical misconduct.

Police accused of using inmates to torture Albert Ojwang, three arrested – IPOA Jun 15, 2025

They are expected to be charged alongside the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Taalam, who is detained at Lang’ata Police Station.

Behind rebel lines: My 72-hour journey with M23 through Goma Jun 15, 2025

I expected ruin. Collapsed buildings. Blackened rubble. Bullet-scarred walls. Shell craters and twisted steel. I imagined a landscape frozen in grief,...

Ituri workers accuse Kibali Mining of destabilising Chinese firms, calling for government action Jun 08, 2025

The workers claim that Kibali Mining is exploiting labour grievances to destabilise Chinese business operations, which dominate the local mining indus...

DRC, Liberia elected as non-permanent members of UN Security Council Jun 03, 2025

The two African nations will take up their roles in January 2026, serving a two-year term on the world’s most powerful decision-making body for peace...

Benni McCarthy names Harambee Stars' final squad for Morocco friendlies against Chad Jun 03, 2025

The squad features a blend of youth and experience, with several familiar faces joined by promising new talents eager to make their mark on the intern...

Why Kenyans celebrate Madaraka Day: Honouring struggles, freedom, and spirit of self-rule Jun 01, 2025

Madaraka Day is marked with official national celebrations, usually held in a selected county each year and presided over by the President.

Court upholds dismissal of Gachagua’s staff after impeachment May 30, 2025

The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.

Literary icon and revolutionary Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies at 87 in Atlanta May 28, 2025

The 87-year-old literary giant was renowned for his internationally acclaimed novels and incisive political writings.

M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa defends ties to DRC ex-president Kabila amid treason allegations May 26, 2025

Bisimwa emphasised that Kabila, like any other Congolese citizen, has the right to associate with opposition movements and should be respected for his...

Kenyan truckers accuse govt of failing to secure release of six detained drivers in South Sudan May 23, 2025

Truckers argue that drivers from Kenya and other neighbouring countries frequently find themselves imprisoned over minor infractions, which is largely...

South Africans exasperated by Trump's false claims during Ramaphosa meeting May 22, 2025

Trump spent most of the conversation confronting his visitor with false claims that South Africa's white minority farmers are being systematically mur...

11 killed after suicide bomber targets army recruitment centre in Mogadishu May 18, 2025

The explosion tore through a crowd of hopeful recruits gathered at the Damaanyo military base, where a mass registration exercise was underway for vol...

Magic mushrooms may offer new hope for patients with Parkinson’s disease- researchers May 17, 2025

Parkinson’s disease affects over one million people in the United States alone, and that number is projected to double by 2040. While current treatmen...

9,000 steps a day could help ward off Cancer, Oxford study finds May 17, 2025

New research from the University of Oxford suggests that walking as few as 9,000 steps a day could significantly lower your risk of developing several...

Farmaajo blames Somali president for political crisis, cites constitutional breaches, partisan rule May 16, 2025

Farmaajo’s remarks were amplified by a joint statement from 16 prominent Somali politicians, including former leaders Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Ali...

UN urges immediate ceasefire in North Darfur amid humanitarian catastrophe May 12, 2025

The UN estimates that 79 per cent of the population across Darfur is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection, a staggering figure that refle...

Key suspect in Kasipul MP Were’s assassination arrested near Kenya-Tanzania border May 11, 2025

Among those already in custody are Were’s personal bodyguard, Allan Omondi, his driver, Walter Owino, and William Imoli, a man detectives believe play...

Were murder probe: Detectives trace suspicious call to MP's bodyguard belonging to deceased woman May 08, 2025

Detectives are focusing on a mystery caller who reached out to the MP’s bodyguard on April 30 at around 2:40 pm roughly five hours before the MP was f...

A legacy of leadership: Prof Kivutha Kibwana’s journey of service and dedication May 06, 2025

Prof Kibwana champions what he calls "productive politics", the kind that focuses on national security, youth empowerment, and genuine service to the...

Kenya on the brink of AFCON U20 exit after falling to Tunisia May 04, 2025

The Rising Stars started well, taking the lead in the 16th minute through striker Lawrence Ouma. However, familiar defensive mistakes cost them dearly...

Museveni suspends Cabinet, Parliament sittings for NRM verification and election exercise May 04, 2025

Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni will oversee the NRM members' verification exercises in Rwakitura and Ntungamano Ireenga, respectively.

No freedom to celebrate: On World Press Freedom Day, Kenya mourns a silenced press May 03, 2025

President Ruto's administration has not only failed to uphold press freedom but has also failed to lead with transparency, accountability, and respect...

Exclusive: Dr Juzar Hooker sheds light on Parkinson’s disease, the silent neurological disorder with no cure May 01, 2025

Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...

South Africa welcomes Tanzania’s lifting of agricultural import ban Apr 27, 2025

Tanzania’s Minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, had announced earlier this week a suspension on the import of agricultural produce from South Afri...

Kenya intensifies malaria fight as new data shows challenges posed by climatic patterns Apr 27, 2025

Six counties, Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, and Vihiga, remain the highest burdened, recording an alarming 748 cases per 1,000 population.

KMPDU calls for probe into foreign medics' recruitment amid concerns of human organ trafficking Apr 27, 2025

Dr Atellah pointed out that over 1,655 foreign medical practitioners are currently working in Kenya, primarily in private hospitals.

AU mission in Somalia to increase troop size to 8,000 to counter Al-Shabaab Apr 27, 2025

The ministers say bolstered numbers are crucial to regaining lost ground. If approved, the request would substantially increase the mission's capacity...

Oesophageal cancer cases rise in Wajir as patients face delayed diagnosis Apr 27, 2025

Concerningly, many patients endure symptoms for up to six years before receiving a diagnosis, primarily due to poor cancer awareness and limited acces...

Murkomen vows tough action against scrap metal vandals Apr 27, 2025

The warning comes just months after the Scrap Metal Dealers Association expressed alarm over government plans to consolidate 42 state corporations int...

Kenyans in diaspora file case to have voting station expanded beyond diplomatic mission Apr 27, 2025

In their petition, the diaspora group contends that Kenyans living in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Saud...

A mother’s courage: Living with Parkinson’s disease while caring for child with cerebral palsy Apr 27, 2025

Nduta is now on a mission to raise awareness about Parkinson’s in her community.

Pope Francis to be buried outside Vatican, breaking centuries-old tradition Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican, a move not seen since the burial of Pope Leo XIII in 1...

IGAD boss Dr Workneh calls for urgent support to stabilise Somalia at the Entebbe Summit Apr 25, 2025

The summit brought together key leaders from AUSSOM troop-contributing countries, ministers of foreign affairs and defence, as well as representatives...

Tanzania hits back at Malawi, South Africa with trade ban on agricultural products Apr 24, 2025

The trade measures include a complete ban on both the export and import of agricultural commodities between Tanzania and the two countries. In Malawi’...

MPs grill prisons boss over grim jail conditions, inmate exploitation and delayed reforms Apr 23, 2025

Legislators painted a grim picture of Kenya’s prisons, citing “deplorable” conditions and mounting public distrust amid reports of scams being orchest...

Safaricom technician abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera Apr 22, 2025

Around 10 militants, armed with AK-47 rifles and a PKM machine gun, ambushed a fuel tanker transporting supplies to Safaricom communication masts.

“Assaulted and charged”, Boniface Mwangi recounts harrowing ordeal at the hands of police officers Apr 21, 2025

Mwangi was released on a Sh5,000 police bond and advised not to publicise the case.

Puntland forces kill over 40 militants in major blow to ISIS Apr 20, 2025

The Daraawiish forces recaptured key positions, including strategic command posts previously held by the terror group.

Kabila’s party suspended a day after his return to DR Congo Apr 20, 2025

The interior ministry announced that activities of the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), which Kabila still leads, are "suspende...

DCI boss warns Gachagua against politicising security matters after assassination claims Apr 19, 2025

Gachagua alleged that the surveillance of his movements and the withdrawal of his security were part of a larger “backward conspiracy” meant to expose...

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu moved to Ukonga Prison amid treason case Apr 19, 2025

Lissu, who was the runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, was charged with treason last week after allegedly urging the public to rebel and disr...

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila returns to Goma via Kigali Apr 18, 2025

Sources revealed that Kabila travelled through Kigali, Rwanda, before reaching Goma. The former president, who has been officially residing between Zi...

Rwanda grants SADC troops safe passage from DR Congo conflict zone Apr 18, 2025

The mission encountered significant setbacks, including the loss of 20 soldiers and being pinned down by M23 fighters. A deal struck in March between...

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