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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...

US arrests Rwandan genocide fugitive Vincent Nzigiyimfura after years on the run
The New Times  |  Jun 15, 2025

If convicted, Nzigiyimfura faces up to 30 years in prison, with sentencing to be determined by a federal judge in accordance with U.S. Sentencing Guid...

Rwanda’s UN envoy makes case for registry on international criminal matters
New Times  |  Jun 13, 2025

Ngoga pointed to the recent discovery of Faustin Nsabumukunzi, an indicted genocide suspect found living as a beekeeper in New York.

Why genocide convict Twagirayezu will serve 20-year sentence in Denmark
New Times  |  Jun 13, 2025

The Rwandan Court of Appeal found him guilty on July 31, 2024, after overturning a previous acquittal by the High Council Chamber for International Cr...

Rwanda's health ministry warns of Covid-19 as dry season begins
New Times  |  Jun 10, 2025

Nsanzimana also warned of the possibility of increased malaria during the period, calling upon people to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, drain stan...

Grade 9 learners to begin selecting senior school pathways Monday
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

CS Ogamba said STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—will be a compulsory pathway in all senior schools.

Over 1,000 Grade 9 students attend inaugural career pathways fair in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2025

Students engaged in interactive sessions, exhibitions, and panel discussions led by industry experts from diverse sectors, including medicine, enginee...

Education CS Ogamba defends career pathway rollout for Grade 9
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Ogamba said the move is meant to help learners make informed decisions.

CBC system: Uncertainty looms for Grade 9 learners amid school choice delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

The delay has raised concern among parents and education stakeholders, who say the lack of communication and clarity risks compromising the learners’...

Apple set for massive OS redesign, skipping to iOS 26 at WWDC
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

Apple is also expected to skip iOS 19 entirely and jump directly to iOS 26, aligning version numbers with the upcoming year as part of a new naming st...

Trump’s Afrikaners are South African opportunists, not refugees: What’s behind the US move
The Conversation  |  May 28, 2025

The evidence suggests that the heads of household among the Afrikaner 49 are drawn not only from that minority of Afrikaners who are totally unreconci...

Court blocks exhumation of Covid-19 victim after dispute between alleged wives
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 28, 2025

The court held that the burial of Mwaniki by his first wife, Lucy Wanjiku, was proper and that the High Court orders were erroneous and imprecise.

France reopens genocide case against former UN worker Callixte Mbarushimana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The Paris Court of Appeal ordered that the case be re-examined, including fresh interviews with witnesses and a review of previously overlooked eviden...

KNEC rolls out online proficiency test for new CBC entrants ahead of junior school assessment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The assessment will cover Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, and Kiswahili. According to the 2025 qualifying test timetable, all registered can...

Rwandan refugees return home as M23 offensive escalates in eastern Congo, says UNHCR
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

The three-year M23 insurgency in the eastern DRC intensified in January with the M23 rebels, largely made up of Tutsi fighters, seizing control of mor...

Kenya has a bold new disability law: now to make it work
The Conversation  |  May 17, 2025

The new law expands the definition of disability to encompass a broader range of impairments. This ensures more individuals are recognised and protect...

Elon Musk confirms successful deployment of 28 new Starlink satellites, expanding global coverage
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 13, 2025

This development comes shortly after Amazon recently ramped up its efforts with Project Kuiper, launching its first two prototype satellites. With the...

KNEC announces July, August deadlines for 2025 CBC assessments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2025

Schools have been instructed to administer the tasks and ensure the scores for all learners are uploaded within the stipulated timelines.

Is Kenya ready for next health crisis? Unpaid workers, weak systems raise alarms after Covid
Charity Kilei  |  May 10, 2025

Without adequate investment in human resources and infrastructure, Kenya may struggle to respond effectively to future health emergencies, thereby com...

ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case against UAE over alleged support to RSF
Mwangi Maina  |  May 05, 2025

In a decision issued on Monday, the UN's top court ruled that it "manifestly lacked" jurisdiction to hear the case, effectively ending the proceedings...

Forgotten hygiene: Handwashing struggles in Nairobi slums as Covid protocols fade
Charity Kilei  |  May 06, 2025

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice across several slums in Nairobi paints a concerning picture of failed water initiatives, ruined infrastructure, dr...

Disputed census figures in Northern region counties forces Senate to rethink county revenue share
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The High Court nullified population figures used for Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa counties.

What happens if Trump trashes the AGOA pact?
DW News  |  Apr 22, 2025

African nations have enjoyed duty-free access to the US market for over two decades under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), up for renewa...

Kenya Space Agency warns over potential space debris re-entry this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The Kenya Space Agency said the object is of particular concern because its predicted path crosses the eastern African region, including parts of Keny...

WHO members reach deal on global pandemic preparedness after 3 years of talks
Reuters  |  Apr 16, 2025

The agreement is widely seen as a victory for the global health agency at a time when multilateral organisations like the WHO have been battered by sh...

KRA launches new patrol boat to combat smuggling in Kenyan waters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The vessel, named KRA 009, was officially commissioned in Mombasa, signalling a firm move to enhance surveillance across Kenya’s waters.

Eastleigh’s beloved ‘bun’: A roasted, spiced coffee tradition steeped in culture and care
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 12, 2025

This coffee, known simply as bun, is roasted over open flames, ground by hand, simmered with or without spices and served with a warmth that transcend...

Congo government, M23 rebel delegations in Doha for talks, sources say
Reuters  |  Apr 10, 2025

Members of both delegations confirmed their presence in the Qatari capital and said there was a face-to-face meeting on Wednesday, but they were still...

Calls for proper recognition of Rwanda 1994 genocide against Tutsis made at Kwibuka forum
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 08, 2025

Nderitu stressed that the violence specifically targeted the Tutsi community, along with moderate Hutus and UN peacekeepers, highlighting the need for...

'Never again’: 31 years on, Rwanda commemorates genocide against the Tutsi
Amina Wako  |  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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