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Kenya piles pressure on Uganda to investigate alleged abduction of two activists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

In a statement dated October 3, 2025, the Commission said it had requested Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate with local authorities t...

Five suspects to be arraigned over SHA hospital claims fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The files, handed over by SHA and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) on September 1, followed public complaints about suspec...

SportPesa League: Posta Rangers, AFC Leopards share spoils in 2-2 draw
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 2-2 draw sent Posta Rangers to the top of the league standings, while Leopards were left frustrated, extending their winless start to the season.

Kenya deepens ties with Morocco, hold first joint cooperation commission
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 03, 2025

According to Kenya's newly inaugurated embassy in Rabat, the meeting successfully laid the groundwork for a forthcoming ministerial session to be held...

Kiambu County dismisses claims of surge in infant fatalities due to doctors' strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Highlighting the county’s performance, Mbuthia noted that Kiambu Level V Hospital was recognised at the United Nations General Assembly for recording...

Sudan war: ICC judges to decide fate of ex-militia leader accused of Darfur atrocities
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Abd-Al-Rahman, a suspected former leader of the pro-government Janjaweed militia, is accused of 31 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, s...

Government to roll out mass mobile ID registration drive in 11 days
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The CS noted that policy interventions by the ministry had improved access to identification services, particularly among marginalised communities. Th...

Nyota programme: Sh5 billion Youth Fund now operational to boost enterprise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

President William Ruto confirmed the programme’s launch on Friday after a high-level meeting with Principal Secretaries at State House, Nairobi.

How KNEC plans to curb exam cheating in 2025 national examinations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The council will also pilot digital smart padlocks in 250 exam storage containers. These locks will allow real-time monitoring and reduce the risks of...

KNEC deploys over 90,000 staff as 3.4 million learners prepare to sit 2025 exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Njengere added that registration for the exams had already been completed, with KCSE attracting 996,078 candidates, KPSEA 1,298,089, and the inaugural...

Meta to use your conversations with AI chatbot for ads beginning December 16
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 03, 2025

This policy may hit headwinds in countries such as Germany, France, and even Kenya, where, under the Data Protection Act, the use of private chat data...

China rolls out 'K visa' targeting global talents - here’s what Kenyans need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 03, 2025

For Kenyan youth with ambitions beyond borders, the K visa may become a fast track to global exposure and, for China, a gateway to African innovation...

How to bake classic vanilla cupcakes at home for friends and family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 03, 2025

Whether topped with swirls of creamy frosting or sprinkled with colourful decorations, these cupcakes bring smiles to every table.

Wajir leaders sound alarm on FGM crisis, call for cultural shift to protect girls
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 03, 2025

The KNCHR-led forum concluded with a resounding message that ending FGM and other harmful practices demands more than laws. It requires shifting minds...

Pharmacy and Poisons Board assures paracetamol use during pregnancy safe
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 03, 2025

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) urged pregnant women to avoid self-medication and to seek advice from qualified healthcare professionals before u...

Around the world, migrants are being deported at alarming rates - how did this become normalised?
The Conversation  |  Oct 03, 2025

In the UK, far-right rallies at asylum hotels have been met by counter demonstrations, with people insisting on a politics of welcome and unity.

Morocco's Gen Z protests: What you need to know
DW News  |  Oct 03, 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...

President Ruto appoints John Cox Lorionokou as Registrar of Political Parties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Cox takes over from Ann Nderitu, who served as RPP since 2018 and has now been appointed as a Commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries...

Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human
The Conversation  |  Oct 03, 2025

In her pioneering studies in the lush rainforest of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream Game Reserve, now a national park, Goodall noted that the most successful...

Kenya secures Sh193 billion loan to cut borrowing costs, boost stability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

According to the Treasury, clearing the earlier debt avoids higher interest costs in the future and spreads repayments over a longer period, providing...

Tanzania’s green gold rush: How avocado waste is hurting farmers and what should be done
The Conversation  |  Oct 03, 2025

In the rush to transform African agriculture for global markets, it is important to consider what is left behind or thrown away. Food waste is not jus...

Heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine push Russia to seek foreign recruits
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Independent media reports also indicate that at least 100 citizens of Central Asian states have been killed since the beginning of the invasion of Ukr...

Woman files petition to revive torture charges against two senior police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 03, 2025

In her pleadings, the woman accuses the officers of abuse of authority, unlawful detention, and torture, and is asking the court to quash the magistra...

How to make a healthy Caesar salad at home with these simple steps
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 03, 2025

With rising awareness about the importance of clean eating, this lighter Caesar salad may become a staple in households worldwide.

Public views to shape new security policies as nationwide Jukwaa la Usalama forums end
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

To ensure that civilians are more involved in security, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said going forward, student leaders, boda boda leaders, and mat...

Business, emergency needs top reasons for loans in Sub-Saharan Africa, study finds
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 03, 2025

Mobile lending apps lead in most markets, especially Uganda (37 per cent), Ghana (33 per cent), Kenya (30 per cent), Tanzania (27 per cent), and Niger...

All systems go as KRU announces plans for 27th edition of Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 2025 Safari Sevens promises high-quality rugby alongside a family-centred festival atmosphere, cementing its place as Africa’s premier sevens tour...

Government assures Kenyan traders over Tanzanian business licensing order
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Concerns arose after the publication of the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, on July 28, which ap...

Intense rainfall expected across Kenya from Friday to Sunday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The public, transport operators, farmers, and local authorities are encouraged to follow official bulletins and advisories for safety and preparedness...

Africa’s Sh905 billion book industry faces challenges despite growth potential - UNESCO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The continent’s young population is driving a surge in demand for textbooks, teacher guides, and learning materials. However, local publishers are una...

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