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How the EU aims to reinvent its partnership with Africa as China tightens its grip
DW News  |  Nov 25, 2025

Africa, the world’s youngest continent with 40 per cent of its population under 15 compared to Europe’s 16 per cent, faces growing pressure to provide...

Illegally grabbed Mombasa land to host affordable housing units after EACC recovery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The EACC urged individuals holding titles to public land to use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for voluntary surrender and restoration to t...

Rights groups urge EACC to probe CSs over state resource misuse in upcoming by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Vocal Africa group executive director Hussein Khalid said preliminary findings on the upcoming by-elections show a political climate characterised by...

16 days global campaign spotlights growing threat of gender-based violence
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 25, 2025

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious human rights and public health issue.

MPs demand urgent reforms as unsafe health training risks patients and students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

TVETA officials noted that Kenya currently has 237 accredited medical training institutions, including 88 private colleges, but warned that the prolif...

Maasai community leads change as elders endorse fight against FGM and early marriage
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Speaking at the event, which also marked the rollout of the My Dear Daughter campaign, First Lady Rachel Ruto described the elders’ stand as a histori...

Women MPs call for abolition of death penalty for female offenders, citing gender inequities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

KEWOPA said many women facing death sentences have histories of domestic abuse and social marginalisation that the legal system often fails to conside...

High-rise living in Nairobi’s Pipeline estate is stressful: How men and women cope
The Conversation  |  Nov 25, 2025

Many of these tenants are unemployed, or employed in low-wage industrial work, precarious gig work, or domestic work.

Tanzania opposition leader Lissu accuses President Samia of ignoring electoral reforms, fuelling violence amid political crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Lissu detailed a series of findings by election observers and international actors, warning that the situation in Tanzania has deteriorated into intim...

Microplastics and heart disease: Emerging evidence of a hidden cardiovascular threat
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or hea...

KRA sets December 31 deadline for fuel stations to adopt eTIMS invoicing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The system, which went live for fuel retailers earlier this year, connects every sale to KRA in real time, ensuring both compliance and accurate tax c...

Kenyan driver’s brutal attack by passenger in Dubai sparks online fury
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The incident has reignited discussions about the safety of workers overseas and the responsibility of authorities to protect their citizens.

Two new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya, including patient who recently returned from South Sudan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Homa Bay patient, a 44-year-old man from Koduogo, Ndhiwa sub-county, developed symptoms while supervising KCSE exams.

Maraga says presidential bid driven by desire to put Kenya back on constitutional rails
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Maraga explained that this conviction inspired his decision to run for president and push the country back toward constitutionalism.

Home living: 10 essential items Kenyans should replace at least once a year
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 25, 2025

From kitchen tools to bedroom essentials, items that seem harmless can accumulate bacteria, allergens, and wear that affect both health and home hygie...

DPP calls for stronger inter-agency action on hate speech and incitement cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

DPP Renson Ingonga revealed that the ODPP has only a few active cases in court due to investigative bottlenecks.

World Bank sounds alarm as Kenya’s labour market weakens, wages fall and informal jobs surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 25, 2025

In its latest November economic update, the World Bank notes that despite a rapidly growing working-age population, formal employment growth has stagn...

Make yummy caramel popcorn at home in three easy steps
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 25, 2025

Homemade caramel popcorn is becoming a favourite because it is affordable, fun to make, and customisable.

High Court upholds ruling against KDF for HIV discrimination in recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counsell...

IGAD rallies region to tackle deepening displacement crisis amid funding cuts, conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

Technical experts are currently deliberating on specific gaps in protection, education and livelihoods, with their recommendations set to be endorsed...

Kenya unveils advanced bronchoscopy programme at KNH to strengthen respiratory care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Speaking at the launch, PS Ouma Oluga stressed that the programme focuses on practical learning and mentorship for doctors, nurses, and technologists.

Mombasa Road to temporarily close Sunday for World AIDS Day half-marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The stretch between Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill Interchange will be off-limits from 6:00 am to 10:30 am. Motorists are urged to...

Shakahola massacre survivors struggle with trauma and anxiety, court told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The assessors recommended spiritual counselling, noting that some survivors were distressed after being forced to eat despite preferring to fast.

Raila Odinga's sister Beryl Achieng dies
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2025

Achieng’s passing comes just one month after the country laid to rest the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, who died in India.

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.

US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations calls for probe into Tanzania election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Committee stressed that any investigation must be independent and immediate. “There must be an independent investigation into these tragic acts im...

Over 31,000 SGBV cases filed as courts improve response, Judiciary Report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The report says 31,460 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases were filed in the year, reflecting a 0.9 per cent rise that the Judiciary links t...

WFP warns of hunger crisis in Nigeria as 35 million face food shortages
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to WFP projections, around 15,000 people in Borno could face "catastrophic hunger" or "famine-like conditions" next year.

KMTC leadership questioned over Sh2.1 billion pension gap, unresolved debts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

For the 2023/2024 financial year, KMTC reported under-collection of Sh102 million and underspending of Sh993 million, though it maintained that this d...

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