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Ian Kahinga claims 10,000m gold as Kenya dominates Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Kahinga stormed to victory in 29:19.56, followed by Kipkogei in 29:27.63 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. China’s Xu Kuantin took third place i...

Interior Ministry says cyberattack on state websites contained as experts cite extremist motive
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

PS Omollo has urged Kenyans to report any suspicious cyber-related activity to the relevant authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investi...

Petition seeks to make Constitution mandatory school subject  from primary to tertiary level
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 14, 2025

The petition calls on MPs to fast-track the entrenchment of the Constitution into the national curriculum. In his view, it should be compulsory and ex...

Defence PS Mariru risks arrest over Sh25.4 million ex-Air Force soldiers’ payout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The soldiers said they were “victims of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention without trial, torture, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment b...

Grade 10 textbook supply at risk as Sh11 billion debt stalls printing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

According to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), the sector is grappling with an unpaid Sh11 billion owed for printing and publishing Grade...

Durban court trial of Jacob Zuma’s daughter sparks claims of political persecution
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla denies terrorism and public violence charges, while her family calls the trial a politically motivated at...

Kenya’s Junior Stars set for tough competition as Uganda hosts U17 CECAFA qualifiers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Uganda steps in to host the U17 CECAFA Qualifiers, with Kenya’s Junior Stars drawn in a tough Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rw...

Survivors of 1998 Nairobi bombing renew plea for justice, US compensation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignit...

From colonial cells to court reforms: A walk through Kenya’s Judiciary Museum preserving legal, freedom struggles
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Few know that beneath the grandeur of Kenya’s Supreme Court lies a museum chronicling the nation’s quest for justice and self-rule.

Viral infections linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 04, 2025

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease is an increasingly significant cause of illness and death. Recent data show that about 25 per cent of hospital admiss...

Uganda Cubs make historic debut at 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Uganda makes its maiden appearance at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, facing France, Chile, and Canada as the young Cubs aim to shine on the gl...

Court orders state to pay ex-Kenya Air Force officers Sh7.9 billion over 1982 coup torture
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 04, 2025

The court found the government guilty of defying orders to compensate 284 ex-soldiers unlawfully dismissed, detained, and tortured after the failed 19...

Study finds Covid-19 infection during pregnancy may affect child brain development
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 31, 2025

The study showed that over 16 per cent of children exposed to COVID-19 in the womb were diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder, compared with le...

MP Babu Owino leads petition seeking to halt new Conflict of Interest law allowing political activity by state officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 27, 2025

The petitioners argue that Conflict of Interest Act No. 11 of 2025 Section 25 — which exempts senior government officials from restrictions on politic...

Study finds Covid-19 mRNA vaccines may boost cancer immunotherapy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 24, 2025

Researchers discovered that patients who received an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, within roughly 100 days of starting im...

Karua accuses section of MPs of manipulating public participation in lawmaking process
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing past incidents such as chaotic sessions at Bomas of Kenya, Karua said dissenting voices are often silenced or denied access to public forums, u...

Raila Odinga receives 17-gun salute as country bids farewell to ‘the enigma of Kenyan politics’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The 17-gun salute, a distinguished military honour, is traditionally reserved for Deputy Presidents, Chief Justices, Speakers of the National Assembly...

Study finds no link between Covid-19 vaccines and birth defects in newborns
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 17, 2025

The findings offer strong reassurance to expectant mothers about the safety of vaccination. At the beginning of the pandemic, there were widespread fe...

Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-1, its first AI model that turns words into pictures
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 14, 2025

MAI-Image-1 marks a turning point: the tech giant is no longer just a distributor of others’ models, it is now a creator in its own right.

Court quashes revocation of refugee status for Rwandan accused of 1994 genocide
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Celestin Ntarwanda lost his status in 2017 after the Commissioner cited an indictment from Rwanda accusing him of genocide, incitement, and crimes aga...

Windows 11 setup now requires Microsoft account, blocks local installs
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 10, 2025

Kenyan users installing Windows 11 for home or small office use may need to create or sign in with a Microsoft account to complete setup, even with li...

NOC-K mourns Olympic legend Hezekiah Nyamau, 1972 relay gold hero
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

Nyamau was part of Kenya’s iconic 4x400m relay team that famously won gold at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games after a dramatic comeback from eighth plac...

Lagos makes history as Africa hosts first E1 World Championship powerboat race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

E1 boats are powered by clean, battery-driven engines and use hydrofoil technology that lifts them slightly above the water, allowing them to glide sw...

Morocco's Gen Z protests: What you need to know
DW News  |  Oct 04, 2025

After almost a week of regular demonstrations, protests in Morocco turned violent, resulting in hundreds injured and two deaths. Who's behind the prot...

From detention to global recognition: Rose Njeri named in 2025 Time100 Next list
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

software developer Rose Njeri, 35, was recognised under the advocates category for creating a digital platform that allowed Kenyans to voice their opp...

Somali president opens new parliament session with security and reform agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan praised lawmakers for passing a series of laws that he said have strengthened Somalia’s political institutions, enhanced national sec...

MPs fault procurement authority for weak laws on COVID-19 tenders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The MPs pointed out that Section 104 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act allows direct procurement in cases of extreme urgency, but stres...

Kisumu court to hear case against officers in 2017 Baby Samantha Pendo killing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The Court of Appeal had earlier dismissed the accused’s bid to halt the trial, assuring them that the trial court is obligated to protect their consti...

Egypt pardons activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, key figure in 2011 uprising, after years behind bars
DW News  |  Sep 22, 2025

The pardon follows el-Sisi’s recent directive for officials to review a petition from the National Council for Human Rights seeking clemency for sever...

Publishers warn of delays in Grade 10 textbooks rollout over Sh3 billion government debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

KPA chairperson Kiarie Kamau said the outstanding amount relates to books supplied earlier this year for Grade Nine and other levels, adding that the...

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