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Regional Featured image for Opposition leader renews pressure on probe into killing of key Oromo politician Bate Urgessa
Wed 08 May, 2024 07:47
Opposition leader renews pressure on probe into killing of key Oromo politician Bate Urgessa
Featured image for Opposition leader renews pressure on probe into killing of key Oromo politician Bate Urgessa

The investigation faced significant setbacks, including the detention of key witnesses and family members by police, ostensibly for their protection.


Mukuru kwa Reuben Featured image for Tears and ruins: Mukuru kwa Reuben residents speak out after forced evictions
Tue 07 May, 2024 18:42
Tears and ruins: Mukuru kwa Reuben residents speak out after forced evictions
Featured image for Tears and ruins: Mukuru kwa Reuben residents speak out after forced evictions

The residents questioned the selective nature of the evacuations, pointing out disparities in treatment between slum dwellers and other residents facing similar risks.


Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Featured image for Kenya, Somalia strengthen ties in high-level talks led by Gachagua, Hamza Abdi
Tue 07 May, 2024 16:21
Kenya, Somalia strengthen ties in high-level talks led by Gachagua, Hamza Abdi
Featured image for Kenya, Somalia strengthen ties in high-level talks led by Gachagua, Hamza Abdi

The tone of the meetings was described as constructive, with both leaders recalling "the deep historical bonds of friendship" between Kenya and Somalia.


National Featured image for Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
Mon 06 May, 2024 21:42
Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
Featured image for Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis

Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.


mukuru kwa reuben demolitions Featured image for Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions
Mon 06 May, 2024 16:37
Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions
Featured image for Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions

Ian Henry Otieno family said he was sifting through mounds of rubble at the scene to recover any possessions that were spared the destruction.


Reuters Featured image for Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place
Sun 05 May, 2024 17:49
Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place
Featured image for Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place

The network has been critical of Israel's military operation in Gaza, from where it has reported around the clock throughout the war.


South Sudan violence Featured image for South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea
Sun 05 May, 2024 10:46
South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea
Featured image for South Sudan scraps tax on UN airdrops after humanitarian plea

The charges had led to the temporary suspension of crucial aid deliveries to the nation, where thousands rely on external humanitarian assistance.


Susan Nakhumicha Featured image for Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction
Sat 04 May, 2024 22:32
Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction
Featured image for Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction

The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.


Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Featured image for Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative
Sat 04 May, 2024 14:33
Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative
Featured image for Ruto mourns Sheikh Tahnoun, the Abu Dhabi ruler's representative

The UAE, under the influence of leaders like Sheikh Tahnoon, has been an important partner for Kenya.


KMPDU strike Featured image for Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout
Sat 04 May, 2024 09:50
Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout
Featured image for Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout

CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."


KMPDU Featured image for Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again
Fri 03 May, 2024 23:48
Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again
Featured image for Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again

Prior discussions had reportedly resolved 17 out of 19 contentious issues, and this meeting aimed to find consensus on the remaining two.


terrorism Featured image for Nairobi hosts key meeting to boost Kenya-Somalia ties
Fri 03 May, 2024 22:02
Nairobi hosts key meeting to boost Kenya-Somalia ties
Featured image for Nairobi hosts key meeting to boost Kenya-Somalia ties

JCC also seeks to deepen cultural ties, with initiatives planned to include shared cultural events and language programs designed to build mutual understanding and appreciation among the citizens.


News Featured image for Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
Fri 03 May, 2024 19:20
Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
Featured image for Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods

The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.


News Featured image for Moderna halted vaccine plant in Kenya spotlights Africa's production challenges
Fri 03 May, 2024 10:32
Moderna halted vaccine plant in Kenya spotlights Africa's production challenges
Featured image for Moderna halted vaccine plant in Kenya spotlights Africa's production challenges

This development led to sharp criticism from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which accused Moderna of "abandoning a commitment to build highly needed and relevant v...


World Featured image for Türkiye halts all trade with Israel citing violations of international law and human rights
Fri 03 May, 2024 09:39
Türkiye halts all trade with Israel citing violations of international law and human rights
Featured image for Türkiye halts all trade with Israel citing violations of international law and human rights

This decision follows an initial action on April 9, where Türkiye curtailed exports of 54 product categories to Israel.


Headlines Featured image for Eastern DRC faces catastrophe as violence, displacement surges
Wed 01 May, 2024 09:30
Eastern DRC faces catastrophe as violence, displacement surges
Featured image for Eastern DRC faces catastrophe as violence, displacement surges

The humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by funding shortages according to the statement, with only 16 per cent of the required $2.6 billion for this year's Humanitarian Response Plan having bee...


somaliland port deal Featured image for Arab forum rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, upholds Somalia’s territorial integrity
Wed 01 May, 2024 09:12
Arab forum rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, upholds Somalia’s territorial integrity
Featured image for Arab forum rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, upholds Somalia’s territorial integrity

The declaration also saw the ministers rejecting attempts to benefit from the "Memorandum of Understanding" aimed at creating a new geopolitical reality in the Gulf of Aden, off the Somali coast and t...


News Featured image for Top NCPB officials arrested over fake fertiliser scam
Wed 01 May, 2024 07:00
Top NCPB officials arrested over fake fertiliser scam
Featured image for Top NCPB officials arrested over fake fertiliser scam

According to the DPP, Kimote, Ngetich and Mbaya will be charged with conspiracy to defraud and abuse of office.


somalia terrorism Featured image for Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 09:02
Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers
Featured image for Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers

The government said the brutal assault was against the principles of Islam and basic human values.


Ocha Featured image for Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 19:23
Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region
Featured image for Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region

The report says that the devastating floods have killed hundreds, including children, in recent weeks, with more than 700,000 people displaced.


President William Ruto Featured image for IGAD sympathises with Kenya following flash floods, urges regional preparedness
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 16:17
IGAD sympathises with Kenya following flash floods, urges regional preparedness
Featured image for IGAD sympathises with Kenya following flash floods, urges regional preparedness

The ongoing countrywide heavy rains have claimed 70 lives and left 24,102 households displaced, as announced by the government.


somalia terrorism Featured image for Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 13:53
Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty
Featured image for Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty

In recent weeks, more than 100 militants have laid down their arms and surrendered to authorities across regions including Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, South West State, Jubaland, and Mogadishu.


Sudan Conflict Featured image for UN calls for action to combat sexual violence in war-torn Sudan
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 22:33
UN calls for action to combat sexual violence in war-torn Sudan
Featured image for UN calls for action to combat sexual violence in war-torn Sudan

The conflict has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis, and clashes have killed nearly 16,000 people and displaced millions.


weather Featured image for Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 19:18
Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis
Featured image for Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis

Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.


school reopening Featured image for PS Kipsang says schools will open next week despite heavy rains
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 15:49
PS Kipsang says schools will open next week despite heavy rains
Featured image for PS Kipsang says schools will open next week despite heavy rains

PS Kipsang detailed that the Ministry of Education is actively preparing for the reopening. 


Mathare floods Featured image for Floods sweep through Mathare North leaving hundreds homeless
Wed 24 Apr, 2024 20:46
Floods sweep through Mathare North leaving hundreds homeless
Featured image for Floods sweep through Mathare North leaving hundreds homeless

According to the Red Cross, 23 counties are grappling with the aftermath of the floods, affecting 24,741 households.


News Featured image for Bill to clarify parliamentary powers of arrest presented in National Assembly
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 23:13
Bill to clarify parliamentary powers of arrest presented in National Assembly
Featured image for Bill to clarify parliamentary powers of arrest presented in National Assembly

The bill also aims to safeguard the rights of individuals who are summoned by Parliament or its committees but fail to appear.


National Featured image for Doctors' strike: KMPDU rejects government offer, says interns left out
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 19:28
Doctors' strike: KMPDU rejects government offer, says interns left out
Featured image for Doctors' strike: KMPDU rejects government offer, says interns left out

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah told the press that they must fight for interns, as they are the most vulnerable group in the profession.


Turkish Navy Ship Featured image for First Turkey warship docks in Somalia, marking start of 10-year defence pact
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 16:27
First Turkey warship docks in Somalia, marking start of 10-year defence pact
Featured image for First Turkey warship docks in Somalia, marking start of 10-year defence pact

The ship is capable of carrying a Sikorsky S-70 helicopter or unmanned aircraft, along with the associated armaments.


tigray humanitarian crisis Featured image for Over 50,000 displaced by Tigray clashes in Ethiopia
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 15:31
Over 50,000 displaced by Tigray clashes in Ethiopia
Featured image for Over 50,000 displaced by Tigray clashes in Ethiopia

Tigray has been under a de facto blockade for the last four years, limiting humanitarian assistance and the delivery of essential supplies.


somalia weather Featured image for UN warns of impending flood threat to 770,000 in Somalia
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 21:12
UN warns of impending flood threat to 770,000 in Somalia
Featured image for UN warns of impending flood threat to 770,000 in Somalia

Although no flash or riverine flooding has been reported, the heavy rainfall has already had severe consequences.


teenage pregnancies Featured image for Kamukunji residents demand comprehensive sexual education programmes
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 19:08
Kamukunji residents demand comprehensive sexual education programmes
Featured image for Kamukunji residents demand comprehensive sexual education programmes

Airbase Ward was said to be leading in teen pregnancies in Kamukunji Constituency.


nairobi weather Featured image for Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
Sun 21 Apr, 2024 18:23
Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
Featured image for Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra

For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.


Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Featured image for 82 illegal pharmacies shut down across the country in latest crackdown
Sun 21 Apr, 2024 14:09
82 illegal pharmacies shut down across the country in latest crackdown
Featured image for 82 illegal pharmacies shut down across the country in latest crackdown

Thirty-six individuals have been apprehended, with legal actions commenced against several others, including 7 in Nairobi, 19 in Central Kenya, and 10 in the Upper Eastern Region.


News Featured image for How unfair verdicts blot Somali's maslaha justice system
Sat 20 Apr, 2024 22:05
How unfair verdicts blot Somali's maslaha justice system
Featured image for How unfair verdicts blot Somali's maslaha justice system

The influence of clans and traditional hierarchies can sometimes overshadow principles of fairness and equality, complicating efforts to achieve truly impartial outcomes


Uhuru Park Featured image for Sakaja agrees to halt further development at Uhuru Park after uproar
Sat 20 Apr, 2024 17:10
Sakaja agrees to halt further development at Uhuru Park after uproar
Featured image for Sakaja agrees to halt further development at Uhuru Park after uproar

The meeting, held at Uhuru Park, followed a demand letter issued to Sakaja by the Green Belt Movement and LSK demanding that the governor immediately withdraws his announcement of opening nightclubs a...


somlaia president hassan sheikh mohamud Featured image for Somalia assures commitment to stability, economic growth as G7 praises key progress
Sat 20 Apr, 2024 08:27
Somalia assures commitment to stability, economic growth as G7 praises key progress
Featured image for Somalia assures commitment to stability, economic growth as G7 praises key progress

The G7 commended Somalia on its progress in the institutional, macroeconomic and security sectors.


Mausi Segun Featured image for Human Rights Watch raises alarm over Gambia's attempt to reverse FGM ban
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 22:56
Human Rights Watch raises alarm over Gambia's attempt to reverse FGM ban
Featured image for Human Rights Watch raises alarm over Gambia's attempt to reverse FGM ban

If National Assembly proceeds to adopt Women's (Amendment) Bill 2024 during its upcoming session, Gambia would become the first country to reverse such a ban.


ogolla Featured image for Ruto’s last conversation with CDF Ogolla & how CS Duale delivered death news
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 19:07
Ruto’s last conversation with CDF Ogolla & how CS Duale delivered death news
Featured image for Ruto’s last conversation with CDF Ogolla & how CS Duale delivered death news

After learning of CDF Ogolla’s death, Ruto directed Duale to call military personnel on the ground to confirm the news. 


Uhuru Park Featured image for Sakaja given ultimatum over proposed nightclub construction at Uhuru Park
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 14:35
Sakaja given ultimatum over proposed nightclub construction at Uhuru Park
Featured image for Sakaja given ultimatum over proposed nightclub construction at Uhuru Park

In addition to the county's plans for the creation, preservation, and promotion of non-commercialized open green spaces in at least every sub-county in Nairobi, they want the specifics of the plans fo...


Somalia Featured image for Somali forces neutralise Al-Shabaab militants in successful raid
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 12:42
Somali forces neutralise Al-Shabaab militants in successful raid
Featured image for Somali forces neutralise Al-Shabaab militants in successful raid

Somali army said that the military operation took place in the village of Taflow, 28 km south of the city of Baardheere in Bay Province, southern Somalia, the Somali national news agency (SONNA) repor...


Uncategorized Featured image for Plans to establish nightclubs at Uhuru Park spark outrage
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 19:19
Plans to establish nightclubs at Uhuru Park spark outrage
Featured image for Plans to establish nightclubs at Uhuru Park spark outrage

Kenyans expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision, with some saying they should instead build libraries at the park.


power shortage Featured image for Kenya contemplates renegotiating electricty deal amid Ethiopia's power shortage
Mon 15 Apr, 2024 13:34
Kenya contemplates renegotiating electricty deal amid Ethiopia's power shortage
Featured image for Kenya contemplates renegotiating electricty deal amid Ethiopia's power shortage

Kenya agreed to purchase power at 6.5 US cents per kilowatt for the first five years before the two countries review the deal.


Somali Idd Festival Featured image for Somali Idd Festival set to celebrate Kenya's cultural diversity
Sat 13 Apr, 2024 10:04
Somali Idd Festival set to celebrate Kenya's cultural diversity
Featured image for Somali Idd Festival set to celebrate Kenya's cultural diversity

The event is geared to celebrate and promote Somali culture in Kenya.


Somaliland Featured image for Somalia rejects proposed maritime deal among IGAD countries
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 15:56
Somalia rejects proposed maritime deal among IGAD countries
Featured image for Somalia rejects proposed maritime deal among IGAD countries

Sing'oei suggested that the proposed deal aimed to provide landlocked Ethiopia with "stable and predictable access to maritime resources" while respecting Somalia's sovereignty.


News Featured image for Moderna halts vaccine facility construction in Kenya
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 13:33
Moderna halts vaccine facility construction in Kenya
Featured image for Moderna halts vaccine facility construction in Kenya

Moderna disclosed that it hasn't received any vaccine orders for Africa since 2022, further revealing the cancellation of previous orders.


News Featured image for Parliament approves new cybersecurity regulations
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 11:07
Parliament approves new cybersecurity regulations
Featured image for Parliament approves new cybersecurity regulations

Law enforcement agencies will provide platforms for anonymous reporting to allow any person to disclose useful information relating to cyber incidents or crimes.


Saudi Arabia Featured image for Over 450,000 Ethiopian migrants detained in Saudi Arabia
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 19:17
Over 450,000 Ethiopian migrants detained in Saudi Arabia
Featured image for Over 450,000 Ethiopian migrants detained in Saudi Arabia

Reports of torture, deaths in custody, and a lack of medical attention have raised concerns among human rights groups like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.


United Nations Featured image for UN commemorates 30th anniversary of Rwanda genocide in Nairobi event
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 21:15
UN commemorates 30th anniversary of Rwanda genocide in Nairobi event
Featured image for UN commemorates 30th anniversary of Rwanda genocide in Nairobi event

This year's commemoration theme is "Remember, Unite, Renew".


rwanda genocide anniversary Featured image for Rwandan envoy to Kenya warns over global rise of hate speech
Sat 06 Apr, 2024 13:53
Rwandan envoy to Kenya warns over global rise of hate speech
Featured image for Rwandan envoy to Kenya warns over global rise of hate speech

Ngoga reiterated that genocides are not spontaneous occurrences but are rooted in deep-seated prejudices, discrimination, and the systematic dehumanisation of specific groups, mirroring the circumstan...