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Fire breaks out at JKIA, airport operations not affected Feb 21, 2025

Fire engines and police are at the scene battling the inferno.

Watch: ICT and Digital Economy CS William Kabogo vetting by MPs Jan 14, 2025

Kabogo’s political journey dates back several years, beginning with his education at St. George’s Ruiru Primary School and Thika Technical School, bef...

Watch: President William Ruto addresses the nation amid heavy backlash Nov 21, 2024

For the better part of the year, Kenyans have been calling the government to order, amid heavy backlash over the economy.

50 households affected as fire ravages Kitui Village in Kamukunji Nov 19, 2024

According to the Kenya Red Cross, at least 16 people were treated with minor injuries as efforts to find missing persons continued into the night.

ATMIS condemns deadly mortar attack on Mogadishu's Halane Camp Nov 03, 2024

The attack on the camp that hosts US, UN, AU, and other foreign diplomatic missions, left three people dead and others injured.

Omanga declines Ruto's appointment to Nairobi Rivers Commission Oct 26, 2024

In a statement posted on her X account, Omanga expressed gratitude for the trust and recognition but noted her decision to step back from the position...

Germany denies reports of availability of 250,000 job opportunities for Kenyans Sep 14, 2024

The labour migration agreement was finalised on September 13, 2024, in Berlin during a meeting between President Ruto and German Chancellor Scholz.

Wounded and grieving, Rohingya flee deadly attacks in Myanmar Aug 16, 2024

The influx of refugees, who will have to stay with relatives, stretching resources, will make food supplies scarce, said the representative of a panel...

Gunmen kidnap at least 20 students in north-central Nigeria Aug 16, 2024

The victims, who were medical and dental students, were headed to the southeastern state of Enugu, the police said.

Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests Aug 10, 2024

Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned, the law ministry's adviser Asif Nazrul said in a Facebook video post, after students warned him of "dire conseq...

Africa CDC likely to declare mpox public health emergency next week Aug 08, 2024

Doing so would enable the Africa CDC to better coordinate cross-border responses and would obligate member countries to notify new cases to the contin...

Photos: Thousands gather at Uhuru Park to honour those killed during protests Jul 07, 2024

The stage was adorned with the national colours as Kenyans waved the national flag.

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso rule out return to West African economic bloc Jul 06, 2024

Formalising the treaty to establish a confederation confirms the rejection by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso of the 15-member Economic Community of West...

Live Blog: KDF troops patrol Nairobi streets as protesters keep marching on Jun 27, 2024

In Nairobi, the streets were filled with Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops who were roaming the CBD. But this did not stop protesters from showing up.

IGAD congratulates Somalia on UN Security Council election Jun 06, 2024

The election signals a new chapter for the nation, marking its emergence as a key player on the international stage.

MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua announces new committee to address music tariff concerns May 30, 2024

The newly formed Committee will focus on negotiating an agreeable tariff implementation plan, aiming to create a win-win situation for the business ow...

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead Feb 29, 2024

Mwinyi served as the second President of Tanzania between 1985 and 1995.

Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions Feb 23, 2024

Both the DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 and Red Tabara rebels who have been wreaking havoc in the two countries.

NHIF, SHA and SHIF: What you need to know about new health fund Jan 31, 2024

The new fund has been touted as the cure for what ailed the longstanding NHIF that is said to have had inadequacies.

Haiti mission to go ahead despite court ruling - Ruto Jan 31, 2024

The President said the deployment of Kenyan police officers might begin as early as next week.

CS Murkomen wants toll stations introduced on major roads Jan 27, 2024

Motorists who don’t want to pay for road use were told to use alternative roads.

Women’s rights activists to hold nationwide protests to denounce femicide Jan 27, 2024

Similar anti-femicide marches will take place in Mombasa, Kilifi, Kisumu, Turkana, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos and Busia.

Declare femicide a national emergency, women's groups tell Ruto Jan 25, 2024

The group, led by Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity, has organised a march on January 27, 2024, at the Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairob...

Explainer: Causes and symptoms of red eye disease affecting Coast residents Jan 25, 2024

County health officials from the Coast region have urged residents to be cautious after a notable number of learners sought medical care for eye infec...

PS Bitok to donate books to refugees after meeting UN award winner Abdullahi Jan 25, 2024

Abdullahi won the prestigious award in Geneva last December for donating over 100,000 books to refugees.

Explainer: The Fringe Benefit Tax that will have employers pay more to KRA Jan 24, 2024

Failure to remit attracts a penalty of 25 per cent of the tax due and late payment attracts a penalty of 5 per cent of tax due.

Uhuru joins 18 heads of State attending Tshisekedi inauguration in DRC Jan 20, 2024

The inauguration ceremony is slated for Saturday at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.

Kenya to exit G2G oil deal over shilling's sustained depreciation Jan 19, 2024

Kenya admitted that the agreement was creating distortions in the foreign exchange market.

Saudi Arabia slashes hiring costs for Kenyan domestic workers by Sh80,000 Jan 17, 2024

The maximum annual hiring fees for Kenyan domestic workers' reduced from Sh463,558 to Sh383,811.

Explainer: The green bond and why it is important for Kenya Jan 16, 2024

The Cabinet on Monday approved the framework which provides the missing nexus between climate action and economic development.

Kebs warns traders against impostors raiding supermarkets, shops Jan 15, 2024

The culprits are said to be engaging in extortion activities with unsuspecting traders across the country.

Amid Rwanda-Burundi standoff, EAC pushes for peaceful solutions Jan 12, 2024

He said this a day after the Rwandan government said Burundi had decided to shut its border with the East African nation.

Kenyan passport 8th strongest in Africa in latest global ranking Jan 12, 2024

Holders of the Kenyan passport have access to 76 global destinations.

Mixed reactions as Eastleigh residents receive M-Pesa disruption compensation Jan 11, 2024

Some, however, were displeased with the small amounts of money they received, saying they deserved more.

Kenya wins bid to host key African anti-corruption body Jan 11, 2024

The Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa will facilitate studies and research to strengthen good governance and anti-corruption e...

Relief for Eastleigh business hub as Safaricom announces resumption of M-Pesa services Jan 09, 2024

Approximately two hundred thousand people visit Eastleigh business hub everyday to either buy or engage in other business and most of them depend on M...

Details of Somalia President Mohamud's visit to Eritrea Jan 09, 2024

The two discussed bilateral relations, regional collaboration, and global issues.

Government launches nationwide mandatory vetting, licencing of bouncers Jan 09, 2024

This follows assault on journalists and NACADA officers at a Nairobi entertainment joint.

Safaricom's M-Pesa services are down Jan 09, 2024

This left many users stranded as they expressed their frustrations on social media, saying no prior warning was issued.

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