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ANC cites communication glitch in Tanzania poll absence, stresses solidarity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

According to INEC’s official tally, President Samia secured 31,913,866 votes, marking a decisive win for the CCM-led administration.

South African court rules Albert Luthuli died from assault, not accident
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2025

At the time of his death, Luthuli was the leader of the then-banned ANC and had received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 for his role in the anti-aparth...

Environmentalists decry logging in Mau Forest as betrayal of climate commitments
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The Mau Forest Complex is one of Kenya’s five major water towers, supporting rivers, agriculture, and communities across the Rift Valley, Western, and...

Kenya’s crackdown on activists spotlighted at AU rights summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

In recent months, activists have been prosecuted under severe provisions, including the Prevention of Terrorism Act (2012) and robbery with violence c...

Horn of Africa sees decline in extremism victims, but militants adapt with new tactics
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

New IGAD report shows violent extremism deaths down 19 per cent across the Horn of Africa, but warns militant groups are regrouping with drones, crypt...

South Africa becomes first African nation to offer twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Lenacapavir is administered as a six-monthly injection, starting with a subcutaneous initiation dose, supported by tablets on days one and two.

Kenya partners with China to drive agricultural transformation and innovation
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 28, 2025

Kenya has partnered with Chinese investors to promote technology adoption, innovation, and mechanisation in agriculture — a move officials say will bo...

Outrage as over 40 African leaders condemn Tanzania’s Samia over Tundu Lissu’s detention
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The group accused the Tanzanian government of persecuting the two opposition figures for their pro-democracy stance and silencing dissent ahead of the...

South Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Uganda seal deal on Horn of Africa transport corridor
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 28, 2025

The project aims to open new trade routes, enhance mobility, and accelerate economic integration across the Horn and Eastern Africa.

Rights groups condemn silence from Ruto, Museveni as abducted Kenyan activists suffer in Uganda
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 27, 2025

Rights organisations in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the deteriorating health of activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Kamp...

Africa imports over 70 per cent of its medicines — Local production of ingredients could change that
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The governments of Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria are investing in public-private partnerships to support this shift.

African languages for AI: The project that’s gathering a huge new dataset
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The challenge now is integration: making these pieces work together so that African languages are not just represented in isolated demos, but in real-...

Rift Valley fever: What it is, how it spreads and how to stop it
The Conversation  |  Oct 27, 2025

It is important to follow basic health precautions when Rift Valley fever appears. Wash your hands regularly. Wear protective gear when handling anima...

Ethiopian quarter: How migrants have shaped a thriving shopping district in South Africa’s city of gold
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The cross-border shopping hub of Jeppe offers hope for an inland entrepot to be recognised, supported and expanded to offer the global services that J...

Taking down malaria’s bodyguards: Scientists target parasite’s secret defence system
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

By turning the parasite’s own survival machinery against it, scientists may have found a subtle but powerful way to outsmart one of humanity’s oldest...

Families of drowning victims appeal for help weeks after East Africa Ocean Festival tragedy in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Many of them say they have been left to shoulder the financial and emotional burden of burying their loved ones without much help.

East Africa Law Society warns of eroding rule of law as Kenyan activists, Tanzanian diplomat go missing
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

EALS demanded immediate disclosure and accountability, urging Uganda to account for Oyoo and Njagi, Tanzania to provide a transparent account of Polep...

AfDB approves Sh9.4 billion to boost science, technology among Kenyan youth
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 25, 2025

The HEST II project is expected to benefit over 20,000 students, including 8,000 young women, and generate about 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in the...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie honoured with two European literary awards
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

Kenyan author Auma Obama, half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, delivered the speech celebrating Adichie’s achievements.

Prof Ndurumo, 'father of sign language', named UN Person of the Year
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

Prof Ndurumo was recognised for his pioneering contributions to disability rights, inclusive education, and his lifelong advocacy for the empowerment...

Ethiopia leads African Union’s drive for continental railway connectivity
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

Regional economic groups, including ECOWAS, IGAD, and SADC, are also playing a crucial role in advancing Africa’s railway connectivity.

East Africa to simplify cross-border travel and work through IGAD single visa initiative
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

A major resolution from the conference focused on the proposed IGAD Single Visa for non-IGAD citizens, designed to simplify tourism, trade, and invest...

Report paints Africa’s grim reality on poverty, inequality reduction
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 24, 2025

Similar to the general population, the report highlights that extreme poverty among children is increasingly concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and pl...

EAC’s future at stake as AU flags uneven progress, weak governance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Delays in establishing a Monetary Union and prolonged discussions on political federation illustrate the challenges of achieving consensus among membe...

BATUK: How 1964 pact shaped Kenya’s military partnership with UK
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 24, 2025

It is at this facility that the UK army trains its infantry units for overseas deployments, using Kenya's terrain to simulate operations in harsh and...

Kenyan AI app translating speech into sign language wins top African innovation award
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Developed in collaboration with Kenya’s deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Terp 360 has recorded over 2,300 signs, including commonly used words and...

Michael Okumu identified as second victim of Raila funeral service stampede at Nyayo Stadium
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Okumu, a resident of Kibra, will be laid to rest at his family home in Alego Usonga, Siaya County.

Harambee Starlets poised for historic WAFCON return, urge fan support at Nyayo
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 23, 2025

Having last featured at WAFCON in 2016 under then-coach David Ouma, the Starlets are determined to write a new chapter in their history.

50 African grey parrots freed in DRC after year of rehabilitation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

The birds were freed in Maniema Province by the Lukuru Foundation, a local conservation group that has rescued, treated and reintroduced hundreds of p...

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