2010 Kampala bombings Stories

Sh647 million bounty offered for Al-Shabaab leader Abdikadir Ikrima behind 2010 Kampala bombings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The US Department of State said Ikrima played a key role in planning and directing the coordinated suicide attacks that targeted crowds watching the W...

IGAD experts warn of policy gaps undermining Africa’s push to end hunger, poverty by 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 29, 2025

The ongoing four-day IGAD meeting in Nairobi, which began on July 28, aims to endorse this strategy, strengthen partnerships, and form a working group...

Comesa watchdog probes airlines for withholding refunds on cancelled flights during Covid-19 pandemic
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The Comesa Competition Commission (CCC) has invited affected passengers to file complaints, saying some airlines may have violated consumer rights by...

KEMRI study finds widely used antiparasitic drug cuts malaria transmission by 26 per cent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The research was carried out in partnership with the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Manhiça Health Research Center (CISM), w...

Residents demand action as borehole drilling company renders Yusuf Haji Avenue impassable
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 24, 2025

Residents and traders are calling for urgent intervention to clean the road and hold the company accountable for repeated negligence.

AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa - why language inclusion matters
The Conversation  |  Jul 24, 2025

In recent years, AI language technologies for public health have increased rapidly. This wave of technology development really took off as the COVID-1...

Obama responds to Trump’s coup claims, calls allegations unfounded
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 23, 2025

His accusations came in the wake of a report submitted last week by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, which implicated Obama and other...

US announces withdrawal from UNESCO again, citing "misalignment with national interests"
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 22, 2025

The US State Department said the agency's decision to admit "the State of Palestine" as a full member contradicts US foreign policy and has encouraged...

How misinformation is hampering Kenya's fight against infectious diseases
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 22, 2025

The WHO has categorically denied the existence of any GMO mosquito release in Kenya and insists that the outbreak is consistent with seasonal trends a...

Google to unveil Pixel phones, watch, buds and foldable on August 20
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 18, 2025

The annual showcase has become a staple for unveiling Google’s flagship hardware, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of its most anticipate...

More than 50 per cent of secondary schools not selected by Grade 10 learners, PS Bitok reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Bitok disclosed that out of 9,750 secondary schools, over 5,000 failed to attract any of the 1.2 million learners transitioning to Grade 10.

Kenya sees sharpest decline in domestic excise revenue since Covid-19 pandemic, says KRA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Data released by the KRA last Thursday shows that collections from domestic excise duty fell by 5.75 per cent to Sh69.39 billion, down from Sh73.62 bi...

9/11 mastermind’s plea deal thrown out by US court
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The Attorneys acting for the defendants had argued that the agreement was already legally in effect and that Austin, who served under President Joe Bi...

Nelson Havi issues warning to police officers following Klinzy Barasa's arraignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

In a statement, Nelson Havi emphasised the personal consequences law enforcement officers face when the state distances itself after unlawful actions...

Boniface Kariuki’s viewing draws outpouring of grief ahead of his burial in Kangema
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Emotions ran high as mourners assembled to pay their final respects to the young man whose life was cut short during the demonstrations.

Eastleigh man transforms neglected 13th Street roundabout into flourishing maize farm
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 09, 2025

The unusual urban farm has drawn both admiration for its creativity and concern over its impact on road visibility, igniting a lively debate within th...

Trump’s 30 per cent tariff on South Africa not backed by trade data — Ramaphosa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 08, 2025

Additionally, Trump warned that any retaliatory tariff hike by South Africa would be met with an equivalent increase on top of the already imposed 30...

Windows 11 finally overtakes Windows 10 as the world’s most used desktop OS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11, with recent updates focusing on AI-powered productivity tools, a redesigned File Explorer, improv...

US threatens South Africa with 30 per cent tariff on all exports amid BRICS alignment concerns
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 08, 2025

US President Donald Trump signalled a clear shift in Washington's tone towards BRICS-aligned economies, warning Pretoria that America's patience with...

Raila to lead Saba Saba Day tributes at Kamukunji, urges reflection on democracy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

This year’s commemoration marks 35 years since the historic Saba Saba protest on July 7, 1990, which ignited Kenya’s transition from a one-party state...

Coups in West Africa have five things in common: Knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
The Conversation  |  Jul 06, 2025

Coup governments across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have shifted away from western alliances and towards Russia, deepening military and economic ties...

Rwanda marks Liberation Day, praises Kenya for decades of support
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

Speaking in Nairobi during Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day on Friday, High Commissioner Ernest Rwamucyo described Kenya as a true ally in the country’s r...

Fresh push for 'Railway City' as Kenya, UK renew strategic deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

A high-level meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday renewed the Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership, anchoring the major urban regeneration plan that is e...

Why Opposition’s parallel tribunal aimed at tackling State injustice is within legal bounds -expert
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 01, 2025

A section of Kenya’s opposition leaders recently launched the People’s Restorative Justice Commission (PRJC) in response to what they describe as a gr...

US President Donald Trump on upcoming Rwanda-DR Congo deal: ‘A great day for Africa’
The New Times  |  Jun 26, 2025

Technical teams from Rwanda and DR Congo finalised a draft of the agreement, which is scheduled to be signed by the countries’ foreign ministers next...

World Bank: Africa remains biggest development challenge despite 25 years of progress
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2025

The World Bank adds that in the early 2000s, Africa enjoyed strong economic growth driven by high commodity prices and a surge in foreign capital infl...

Iran-Israel crisis: Atomic energy agency chief calls for access to damaged nuclear sites
UN News  |  Jun 24, 2025

Fordow is one of several nuclear-related sites across Iran that are known to have been damaged in the strikes by the United States, including those in...

Public universities directed to train teachers ahead of Grade 10 rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Approximately 1.2 million learners are expected to transition from junior to senior school at the start of 2026.

Why I am best suited to lead Kenya - former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to wo...

Nairobi MCA proposes renaming Juja Road in honour of legendary broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The motion sponsored by Kiamaiko Member of County Assembly, Joseph Ndung’u, seeks to have the road renamed ‘Leonard Mambo Mbotela Road’ as a permanent...

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