Author: Amina Wako

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...

ICJ hears Sudan’s case accusing UAE of genocide in Darfur conflict Apr 18, 2025

Khartoum seeks a ruling that would compel the UAE to cease its alleged military support for the RSF and provide reparations for victims, including com...

Liberia reports H5N1 bird flu on poultry farm, WOAH says Apr 18, 2025

The outbreak, detected in February on a farm in the Bong county, killed 18 birds out of a flock of 26,000, the Paris-based WOAH said, quoting informat...

Mudavadi denies Kenya’s involvement with Sudan’s RSF, calls allegations politically driven Apr 17, 2025

His remarks come in the wake of controversial allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who linked President William Ruto to the RSF’s...

Somali, US forces launch airstrike in Middle Shabelle, kill 12 Al-Shabaab militants Apr 17, 2025

This latest operation is part of intensified military efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia, working closely with international allies, particu...

Massacre in Darfur: Over 200 civilians killed as RSF attacks displacement camps Apr 13, 2025

The RSF now controls most of Darfur and parts of southern Sudan, while the army maintains its grip on the north and east, including the recently recap...

Tanzania’s Chadema disqualified from 2025 election for refusing to sign ethics code Apr 12, 2025

Chadema Secretary-General John Mnyika had previously declared the party’s intention to boycott the signing of ethics code, citing unresolved grievance...

Learning to live with Parkinson’s disease: A retiree’s new normal Apr 11, 2025

There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...

Government defends the sale of donated Russian fertiliser Apr 08, 2025

According to the government, the blending process made the fertiliser usable and ensured more farmers benefitted while promoting soil health sustainab...

UAE says companies sanctioned by US over Sudan war not operating in the Emirates Apr 08, 2025

The UAE says it is cooperating with Washington and conducting its own probe into the entities and individuals involved.

Ruto’s Kosovo recognition is tied to business interests -Gachagua Apr 07, 2025

According to Gachagua, the officials were too afraid to confront the president directly and sought his intervention instead. When Gachagua approached...

Gachagua: I refused to help Ruto launder gold for Sudan warlord Apr 07, 2025

He claimed that it later became apparent Hemedti was using Kenya to launder gold smuggled from conflict zones in Sudan, which was then allegedly sold...

'Never again’: 31 years on, Rwanda commemorates genocide against the Tutsi Apr 07, 2025

In 2003, the United Nations General Assembly officially recognised April 7 as the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tut...

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