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Africa faces a growing stroke epidemic, urgently needs its own locally adapted care guidelines
The Conversation  |  Nov 11, 2025

As stroke cases soar across Africa and hospitals struggle with limited resources, the continent urgently needs locally tailored care guidelines to ens...

Cabinet approves Bill to speed up county funding in public finance reform
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

The Bill introduces a major reform to the county budget process by splitting the County Governments’ Additional Allocations Bill into two separate law...

Over 29,000 Kenyans die of cancer yearly as high costs force them to abandon treatment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

Soaring treatment expenses leave thousands of Kenyans unable to continue cancer care, driving a sharp rise in annual deaths and highlighting the urgen...

Land is Africa’s best hope for climate adaptation: It must be the focus at COP30
The Conversation  |  Nov 09, 2025

The continent’s negotiators must push for governments, investors and development partners to invest in African nature-based solutions. Most importantl...

What will it take to make Africa food secure? G20 group points to trade, resilient supply chains and sustainable farming
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2025

African countries whose agriculture is less productive, with generally lower or poor crop yields, may not benefit as much in the short term from open...

Only 4 per cent of Kenyans can afford Sh10 million homes - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Banks say the mismatch between average income and the cost of property is a key factor limiting mortgage growth.

TPLF warns Ethiopian federal government failure to implement Pretoria deal threatens peace
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael accuses Ethiopia’s federal government of blocking Pretoria Agreement talks, stalling troop withdrawals, and unde...

Africa’s food security challenge: G20 calls for boost in trade and sustainable farming solutions
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2025

If we use high-yielding seed cultivars, fertilisers and agrochemicals to control diseases, we can then farm a relatively smaller area and rely on ampl...

Ethiopia mourns legendary historian professor, Lapiso Delebo, who shaped generations of scholars
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Ethiopia is mourning the loss of Professor Lapiso G. Delebo, a historian whose research and teachings shaped generations and celebrated the nation’s r...

FIFA introduces Sh2.6 billion fund for players struggling with unpaid salaries
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

The new FIFA Fund for Professional Players aims to protect footballers from unpaid wages, improve working conditions, and provide a platform for playe...

Kenya moves to fast-track medicine registration, boost local pharma production
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The collaboration aims to harmonise pharmaceutical regulations, boost local manufacturing, and ensure patients receive essential medicines more quickl...

Maraga honours devolution hero Odhiambo Mbai, vows to uphold constitutionalism and drive economy reforms in presidential bid
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 10, 2025

At the time of his death, Mbai was the chairman of the devolution committee at the constitutional conference at the Bomas. He played a key role in the...

Court denies IT expert Ndiang'ui Kinyagia’s plea for passport release amid cybersecurity probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 10, 2025

Prosecutors informed the court that Kinyagia's travel documents and other items seized during the investigation are crucial to an active inquiry.

Egyptian scholar Zaghloul El-Naggar, pioneer of Qur’an scientific interpretation, dies at 92
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 09, 2025

His funeral is set for Monday at Abu Aisha Mosque in Amman, followed by burial at Umm Al-Qutain Cemetery.

Gor Mahia humble Police as Shabana end winless run as Homeboyz drop points
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Gor Mahia rise to the top with a clinical win over Police, Shabana end their five-match drought, while Homeboyz drop crucial points at Bukhungu Stadiu...

FKF women’s league weekend: Bullets dominate, Kayole and Queens share spoils
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets light up the league with a 9–1 rout, while Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten runs in a tense 1–1 draw.

Africa’s land holds the future of climate adaptation: Why COP30 can’t overlook it
The Conversation  |  Nov 09, 2025

Forest ecosystems such as the Congo Basin, the Guinean forests and Africa’s dryland forests are disappearing rapidly.

Thousands of Kenyan children risk death as pneumonia diagnosis and treatment fail
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 09, 2025

Only 39 percent of Kenyan health workers can properly diagnose and treat severe pneumonia, leaving thousands of children at risk.

KRA announces major overhaul of tax filing and payment system starting January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The authority said it will begin authenticating income and expenditure details declared in annual tax returns and introduce a structured payment plan...

Museveni accuses Kenyan activists Njagi, Oyoo of plotting riots, defends arrests on intelligence grounds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Museveni alleged that the two had connections to opposition leader Bobi Wine and were suspected of plotting anti-government protests.

Sunday FKF Premier League fixtures preview: High stakes across the board as action heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

The final fixture of the day will see the ‘Serikali vs Sirkal’ derby, as defending champions Kenya Police FC face traditional giants Gor Mahia at the...

Google unveils 'Insights' for messages app, offering smart summaries of key info
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 09, 2025

The feature, which is rolling out in phases, will automatically detect and summarise important details such as flight schedules, parcel deliveries, pa...

Trinity top after 4-2 win over Kisped Queens as Zetech Sparks dazzle past Gideon Starlets
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

Trinity Starlets extended their unbeaten run with a commanding 4-2 victory over Kisped Queens at the Comboni Poly Grounds, a result that propelled the...

Mara Sugar end Leopards’ unbeaten run as Nairobi United punish struggling Sharks
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

The match seemed destined for a draw until Cheruiyot rose highest to head in Owili’s free-kick in the 87th minute, before striking again deep into sto...

Uhuru played key role in securing release of activists Njagi and Oyoo – Irungu Houghton
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 08, 2025

Amnesty International-Kenya Executive Director Houghton Irungu said Uhuru’s diplomatic intervention played a key role in their release from detention...

Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo reveal they were held, tortured by Ugandan military
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 08, 2025

Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi disclosed that they had endured both physical and psychological torture during their detention.

Smart ways to free up phone storage without deleting your favourite photos
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 08, 2025

As technology evolves, managing phone storage is becoming less about what to delete and more about where and how to store smarter.

Weekend football preview: Mara Sugar target Leopards as National Super League race heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

The hosts, coached by Edward Manoah, will be eager to convert their recent run of draws into a statement victory against one of Kenya’s most establish...

FKF Women’s Premier League returns with high-stakes weekend fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

To kick off the weekend, Gideon Starlets will be hoping to finally get off the mark after a rough start to life in the top tier. They face a Zetech Sp...

Tigray accuses Ethiopian Government of violating peace agreement, warns of escalation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

The letter dated November 7, 2045, cited Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent remarks to the Ethiopian Parliament, in which he publicly rejected the Pre...

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