AAR Stories

Eight insurance firms suspend cover at Nairobi Hospital over soaring treatment costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The firms involved include Madison Insurance, First Assurance, Minet, Old Mutual, Britam, AAR, CIC, and Pacis Insurance.

How to make suqaar digaag: The spiced Somali chicken dish making a comeback in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 26, 2025

A staple of Somali cuisine, this dish combines tender diced chicken with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a rich blend of warming spices.

Senators draft Constitutional Bill to expand their powers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The bill sets the stage for a direct face-off with the National Assembly, which is pushing its reforms through the National Dialogue Committee.

Fire at Mogadishu’s Bakaara market in Somalia destroys shops, no casualties reported
Hassan Mohamed  |  May 12, 2025

The market is the biggest economic lifeline for many people in Mogadishu and Somalia and serves many other towns and neighbouring countries, including...

Bien and Suldaan wow fans with 'Safari', a powerful blend of Swahili and Somali sounds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 26, 2025

As the song continues to dominate streaming platforms, “Safari” is more than just a hit; it is a movement, symbolising the power of African unity and...

Counties to receive Sh50.5 billion after Senate resolves funding standoff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

The allocation will cover conditional grants for key programmes, including the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks initiative and the Community He...

Spirited life of Wahu Kaara: A story of determination and struggle for a better society
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 20, 2024

Rebel with a cause! That's the best description that fits her actions from childhood to today.

Bill proposes heavy fines for holding elections in illegal polling stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

This legislation is a product of Nadco, a bipartisan initiative formed to address political tensions following the disputed results of the August 9, 2...

KDF officer charged with violently robbing Good Samaritan who took pictures at accident scene
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 22, 2024

Opondo was charged alongside his friends Christian Mbeva, Garvin Otieno and Alex Kaia where they are accused of robbing Maara in the Ridgeways area of...

Alliance Française celebrates Kiswahili Language Day with cultural film screenings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2024

The institution has organised several events, including the screening of two award-winning Tanzanian films and a multimedia exhibition. The screenings...

KeNHA announces partial closure of Mombasa Road at Imaara mall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2024

The authority has advised motorists to use the two through lanes and approach the affected sections with caution.

Mombasa vehicle dealers plan open-air sale day to boost sales
Barack Oduor  |  May 23, 2024

Kenya imports more than 70 per cent of its second-hand vehicles from Japan, while the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Singapore, Thailand, and S...

Senegal President Macky Sall pursues talks for new election date
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

Senegal is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades after Sall's last-minute deferral of the February 25, 2024 election.

Senegal bans protest over delayed poll, cuts internet access
Agency  |  Feb 14, 2024

A heavy police presence was seen around the area where the demonstration was due to take place.

Panic as IED explodes in Mogadishu's Bakaara market
Hassan Mohamed  |  Feb 06, 2024

Property of unknown value was also destroyed.

Daariz App, breaking language barrier in Eastleigh and empowering Somali diaspora
Patel Okumu  |  Nov 29, 2023

In Eastleigh, Nairobi the heart of the Somali diaspora in Kenya, a groundbreaking language app is making waves among the community.

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