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From fish to forests: Women in Kenya’s Coast restore mangroves to combat climate change
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 16, 2025

In Mkupe, a once-thriving fishing village near Mombasa, life has changed drastically as prolonged heatwaves, vanishing mangroves, and declining fish s...

McCarthy rings changes as Harambee Stars step up CHAN 2024 preparations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 16, 2025

Benni McCarthy has reshuffled his CHAN 2024 squad after a lukewarm friendly showing, with Kenya also losing striker Emmanuel Osoro who has signed for...

Sophia Sitati appointed Acting Registrar of Political Parties following Anne Nderitu’s exit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

Sophia Sitati, who previously held the position of Chief State Counsel, is expected to steer the ORPP in advancing democratic governance and political...

Judicial Council condemns police brutality, demands action on protest gangs
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 15, 2025

NCAJ, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressed deep concern over reports of organised groups inciting violence, looting and destroying propert...

Google unifies Android and Chrome OS to power AI-driven cross-device experience
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 15, 2025

In merging Chrome OS and Android, Google is borrowing a page from Apple’s ecosystem playbook—unifying its platforms to better integrate services, stre...

Over 5,000 teachers in Kenya to receive AI and technology training for new senior school curriculum
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The rollout of the CBE curriculum will see secondary schools transition into senior schools, where teachers will be required to specialise in one of t...

Anne Nderitu's IEBC swearing-in paves way for new Registrar of Political Parties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

This comes as the holder of the position, Anne Nderitu, was officially sworn in last Friday as a commissioner of the IEBC.

46 killed, 37 injured in paramilitary attack on village in Western Sudan: volunteer groups
XINHUA  |  Jul 15, 2025

Among the 46 fatalities were five women, and the wounded numbered 37. The group said local residents had to bury the victims in mass graves.

Were Judiciary staff locked out by hackers seeking to stall IEBC appeal?
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 14, 2025

Chief Registrar of Judiciary (CRJ) Winfrida Mokaya on Monday skirted around the issue, avoiding confirming that the same was a forced takeover of the...

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua launches DCP’s diaspora office in Seattle
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

The office, dubbed the North Pacific Chapter Satellite Office, was launched on Monday, with Gachagua presiding over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

National Treasury scraps Sh337 billion High Grand Falls dam project, citing failed evaluation report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

The Treasury said the decision was based on a critical review of the project development report, which failed to meet key regulatory requirements.

Police nab notorious drug trafficker carrying bhang on Mombasa highway
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Michael Charles Chacha, was arrested while travelling in a public service vehicle.

Tanzania's Ambassador to Cuba Humphrey Polepole resigns, citing loss of faith in President Samia Suluhu's leadership
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 13, 2025

Polepole, who previously served as an MP and ambassador to Malawi, had been posted to Cuba, where he represented Tanzania in the wider Caribbean regio...

Chief Justice Martha Koome, CSs unveil appointees across state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

In the Judiciary, Chief Justice Koome appointed Dominica Nyambu and Green Odera to serve as Admiralty Marshals, with effect from July 14.

Corrupt coffee society leaders to lose properties, CS Wycliffe Oparanya warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The CS said farmers are the ones who continue to suffer as deductions are made on their earnings while corrupt officials benefit, weakening efforts to...

Protest aftermath: Judiciary starts repairs, Dagoretti Law Courts to reopen in 30 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

According to Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, the rebuilding of destroyed infrastructure is ongoing, supported by public and private partners.

Sleeping with the lights on? Research links nighttime light exposure to heart disease, stroke
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 12, 2025

Even moderate exposure—within the 70th to 90th percentile—was linked to a 16 per cent increased risk of death, signaling that this is not just a conce...

Meteorological Department forecasts chilly, wet conditions over next five days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The forecast indicates that areas within the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of north-western Kenya wil...

Political parties lobby back Raila's call for national dialogue to calm protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 11, 2025

Political Parties Liason Committee Vice Chairperson Christopher Kilonzo christened their proposal as the birth of a new national moment aimed at endin...

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua warmly received in Seattle as he begins US tour
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Gachagua is expected to visit several cities, including Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he will hold town hall meetings and...

'Samsung Unpacked 2025' showcases Gemini Pro’s AI edge, 10-bit HDR brilliance, bigger flex screen
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 11, 2025

Samsung confirmed that Gemini Pro, Google’s most advanced multimodal AI model, will be available natively within core apps like Samsung notes, gallery...

Three-month limit: US slaps new visa restrictions on Nigerians, Ghanaians
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 11, 2025

Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validit...

AG Dorcas Oduor seeks to cut graft trial timelines to six months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

According to the AG, the combined legal proposals will ensure faster justice, greater citizen involvement, and better safeguards for those who expose...

Nairobi rent up 10 per cent as 15 per cent of homes shift to Airbnbs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

This transformation of long-term housing into short-stay units has made it harder for residents to afford homes in a market where salaries are not kee...

Kenyans can directly appoint IEBC when systems fail - Karua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Karua said Kenyans are the ultimate custodians of power and have the ability to directly constitute the electoral commission if the state fails to del...

Report: Kamukunji, Mathare among constituencies that backed entrenchment of NG-CDF into the law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to formally entrench the NG-CDF, NGAAF, and Senate Oversight Fund in the Constitution by amend...

How to choose the perfect heater for cold July weather
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

From Nairobi flats to Eldoret bungalows, the question is no longer “Do I need a heater?” but rather, “Which one should I get?”

AI won’t replace computer scientists any time soon – here are 10 reasons why
The Conversation  |  Jul 08, 2025

Current AI does not genuinely “think”. Instead, it relies on logical shortcuts, known as heuristics, that sacrifice precision for speed. This means th...

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