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Kenya’s rhino boom signals major win for wildlife conservation as population grows by 31pc
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Save the Rhino International, in a statement issued on January 16, 2025, pointed to translocation efforts as one of the contributing factors to the gr...

RSF drone attacks cut power across Khartoum state two years into Sudan war
Reuters  |  May 16, 2025

The Sudanese Electrical Company said in a statement that drones struck Khartoum state on Wednesday night.

Four fishermen killed in Turkana by suspected Ethiopian militia
Issa Hussein  |  May 15, 2025

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai condemned the incident as a recurring heinous attack against the people of Turkana.

78 foreigners arrested, 58 guns seized in past three months in Isiolo security crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen warned politicians and security officers against aiding drug trafficking networks, saying those found culpable would face legal c...

Kenya needs special courts to handle police rights abuse cases - IPOA
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The proposal comes as legislators mull expanding IPOA’s mandate to include oversight of the KFS and the KWS whose rangers have also been accused of co...

Operation Ondoa Jangili nets over 300 suspects, 200 firearms
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The multi-agency team involved in the operation, he said, is grappling with illegal mining, drug and human trafficking as well as cross-border incursi...

Met Gala 2025: Black elegance, bold tailoring and the rise of modest fashion
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 11, 2025

Many embraced flowy elements, whether through dresses or cover-ups, bringing an air of elegance and movement to the evening.

Bhang was their father: A mother’s raw journey through addiction, survival and sobriety
Charity Kilei  |  May 11, 2025

Reports by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse indicate a growing trend in drug use among women and girls in Kenya.

State pays Sh70 million to wildlife conflict victims in Laikipia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The compensation, as announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the amount is part of a Sh950 million package set aside by the government this fin...

12 killed in Nakuru crash as matatu, lorry collide on Njoro-Elburgon road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

As morning broke on Friday, grief-stricken families and friends of the victims gathered at a local mortuary where the bodies were taken.

Kenyan elite security team foil terror plot, kill suspected Al-Shabaab terrorist in Garissa
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2025

Items recovered include a PKM machine gun, AK-47 rifle, pistol, communication radio, and an IED remote control.

US offers Sh1.29 billion bounty for terror suspect linked to Manda Bay attack
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 07, 2025

The bounty on Abdullahi's head was issued by the US Department of State Rewards for Justice, a security rewards program established by Washington in 1...

Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale among regions to be affected by planned power blackouts
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

In the Coastal region, Mombasa County, areas along Likoni–Lunga Lunga Road will be affected.

Sudan's RSF launches second drone attack in Port Sudan, security sources say
Reuters  |  May 06, 2025

Large plumes of smoke and fire rose from the facility well into the afternoon as civil defence teams worked to contain a blaze there.

From chapati rolls to canjeero pizza: How families are reinventing snack time
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 05, 2025

In many homes, parents and children are teaming up to give snack time a colourful, creative makeover.

Banditry-related attacks in Kenya claim 21 lives in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

According to Interior CS Murkomen, this marks a significant decrease from the 58 deaths reported during the same period in 2024.

Mombasa building demolition: Taskforce granted 7-day extension to complete probe on regulatory failures
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir issued Executive Order No. 5 of 2025, granting the extension after the taskforce cited the substantial scope of wo...

107 killed, 124 injured in violent extremism attacks in Kenya in 2024 – Report
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

The majority of the attacks occurred in Mandera, Garissa, Lamu, and Wajir counties, with Mandera recording the highest number of incidents and fatalit...

Chiefs in five counties to be armed in fight against banditry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the move is part of a broader government strategy to curb persistent livestock theft and improve se...

Nigerian authorities pursue Kenyan nationals linked to Sh103 billion crypto fraud case
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

The online platform, which recently collapsed, lured thousands of investors with unrealistic promises of 100 per cent monthly returns.

Five quarry workers killed, two injured in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Mandera
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The assailants ambushed the workers at their site, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the Khalalio-Hareeri area.

Malindi pastor’s bizarre rituals spark calls for crackdown on rogue religious leaders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 28, 2025

Clerics representing various faith groups spoke out, urging authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the pastor’s activities.

Two teenagers arrested with AK-47 rifle in Turkana
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

The pair are expected to appear in court where they may face several charges, including the illegal possession of a firearm.

All teachers, dependents now eligible for SHA healthcare benefits- Duale
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 27, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement, highlighting that teachers, like other registered and contributing Kenyans, can now access...

Wetang’ula urges Baringo MPs to lead peace efforts amid rising highway attacks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Speaker Wetang’ula pointed out that the solution to Baringo’s insecurity cannot be left only to police officers or military from other areas, who may...

Over 100 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at Kirinyaga church feast
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Kirinyaga County Deputy Public Health Officer Peter Irungu said his team was working to identify everyone who consumed the meat and ensure they receiv...

Speculation swirls on an African successor to Pope Francis
Reuters  |  Apr 23, 2025

A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is growing fastest, according...

Safaricom technician abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera
Amina Wako  |  Apr 22, 2025

Around 10 militants, armed with AK-47 rifles and a PKM machine gun, ambushed a fuel tanker transporting supplies to Safaricom communication masts.

IPOA probes alleged police assault on woman in Narok
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 22, 2025

According to preliminary reports, the woman was assaulted in public by a police officer after a dispute over motorbike ownership with another party.

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