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Antonio Guterres renews ceasefire appeal as Israel intensifies assault on Gaza
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 21, 2025

According to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), the Israeli army has been issuing evacuation orders across wide areas of Jabalya, using quadcopters t...

Google debuts first-ever magnetic wireless charging line
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

Google confirmed that more Pixelsnap-compatible accessories, including car mounts, desk docks, and modular cases, are currently in development.

Kenya's envoy to Dominican Republic Mwenda Karisa presents credentials to President Luis Abinader
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 21, 2025

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, making its hospitals and evacuation corridors the most immediate fallback for injur...

New Sh4.2 billion Mombasa Commuter Rail set to ease traffic, boost SGR link
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The new service connects the Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus in Miritini to the Mombasa Central Railway Station.

Senate gazettes three-day special sitting for Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's impeachment trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

According to the gazette notice published on Thursday, the sessions will run from August 27 to 29, commencing at 9:00 am each day at the Senate Chambe...

Live blog: Suspected goons stone Rigathi Gachagua's convoy on Mombasa Road
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen downplayed Gachagua's arrival but warned that security agencies are adequately prepared to deal with any in...

Moja Expressway dismisses fake notice on closure of section of expressway ahead of Gachagua arrival
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The clarification follows widespread social media claims that the expressway was temporarily closed due to a procession by supporters of former Deputy...

Government targets land sale to settle Kenya Railways pension arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2025

Mbadi noted that the scheme’s reliance on real estate investments had slowed down the release of benefits, but the government is now seeking to addres...

(HOLD)Expert tips: How to remove common clothing, upholstery and carpet stains at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

For general upholstery, mix one tablespoon of dish soap with two cups of cold water and dab it onto the stain with a clean cloth, working from the out...

State tightens Maasai Mara rules after viral footage showed tourists blocking wildebeest migration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The directives follow a viral footage showing tourists blocking wildebeests during the ongoing Great Migration, sparking outrage.

Ex-driver sues Murang’a Governor Kang’ata for allegedly naming him as Ethiopian Airlines crash victim
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 20, 2025

Through lawyer Suiyanka Lempaa, David Mburu Karanja claims that Kang’ata unlawfully included his name in a Senate petition concerning the lack of supp...

Kenya's retail and hospitality sectors slow as consumers cut spending in 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 20, 2025

The latest Kenya Market Update report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank shows that the hospitality industry, which had been buoyed by post-pande...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's impeachment trial to be held in plenary next week
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The hearings will proceed in plenary on Wednesday, August 27, Thursday, August 28, and Friday, August 29, 2025.

Senate hears impeachment charges against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai
Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 20, 2025

The move comes after 33 out of 47 MCAs of the Kericho County Assembly voted to impeach Mutai on August 15, 2025.

Nigeria to impose retaliatory visa rules in response to US social media requirement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 20, 2025

Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said Abuja would apply the same conditions to Americans seeking visas to Nigeria.

Spotify’s new ‘mix’ tool turns playlists into DJ sets
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

The new feature, dubbed “Mix”, is a tool that brings seamless transitions, beat syncing, and manual mixing controls to a user's everyday playlists.

Microsoft Excel integrates Copilot AI to streamline spreadsheet workflows
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

Copilot for Excel is now available to Microsoft 365 commercial subscribers with the Copilot add-on license. Microsoft plans to extend availability to...

Ex-Mali PM Choguel Maiga jailed on public funds embezzlement charges
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 20, 2025

Maiga was initially detained a week ago, days after Malian authorities rounded up dozens of suspects in connection with an alleged military coup.

Uproar as tourists block wildebeest crossings during Maasai Mara migration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators condemned the actions as 'unethical safari practices' that threaten the safety of both tourists and wildlif...

Gaza aid insufficient to avert ‘widespread starvation’
UN News  |  Aug 20, 2025

Al-Kheetan insisted that in the past few weeks, Israeli authorities have only allowed aid to enter in quantities that remain “far below what would be...

Families of Gen Z protest victims demand justice before compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The families emphasised that any compensation process must be guided by justice, accountability, and direct dialogue with survivors rather than interm...

House Committee rejects Ruto-backed presidential transition Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

Introduced in February and sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, the Bill sought to enforce stricter financial and administrative restrictio...

Senators to choose between plenary or committee in Governor Mutai impeachment case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The House will decide whether the allegations are investigated through a full plenary session or by an 11-member special committee.

Ruto, US Secretary Rubio discuss Haiti security mission, trade as Kenya pushes UN support
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 19, 2025

In June, Kenya asked the UN Security Council to fast-track the establishment of a UN Support Office in Haiti to provide logistical and operational bac...

How hype and Western narratives shape AI reporting in Africa, and what must change
The Conversation  |  Aug 19, 2025

The rarity of terms like 'Africa' or 'African' in coverage shows a neglect of the continent’s specific needs and challenges, overlooking its growing A...

Inside Mathare’s fight for justice: How youth are taking on police brutality and reclaiming dignity
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Founded in 2014 and registered as a community-based organisation a year later, the centre set out to challenge the normalisation of police killings in...

President Ruto forms new multi-agency team to intensify war on corruption
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The team will be chaired by the Executive Office of the President, while the Office of the Attorney General will serve as the Secretariat.

UN raises alarm over surge in attacks on aid workers as world marks humanitarian day
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The UN noted that attacks on humanitarian personnel, assets, and operations constitute violations of international humanitarian law and undermine life...

Health unions accuse insurers of sabotaging, disrupting care at Nairobi Hospital
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 19, 2025

The unions, led by the Kenya Medical, Pharmacists and Dentists Union(KMPDU), poked holes at claims made by insurance companies against the management...

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