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Three people died during November by-elections, says KNCHR
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s human rights commission reports three deaths, voter bribery, violence and partisan state officials during the November 27 by-elections, urging...

Women and youth in marginalised communities highlight exclusion, demand action
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 08, 2025

Minority and marginalised communities in Kenya have urged the government to fast-track approval of a national inclusion policy before December 18, 202...

Gachagua’s divisive remarks spark rift in United Opposition, draw backlash from allies
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 08, 2025

Analysts argue that the demands by Gachagua, if interpreted wrongly, could derail the chances of the Opposition ousting President William Ruto from po...

Tatu City hosts Muslim business community to explore new investment opportunities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 07, 2025

Tatu City hosted Nairobi’s Muslim business community to outline property acquisition, tax incentives and expansion options in its special eEconomic zo...

Health Ministry denies sharing Kenyans’ private medical data under US partnership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 07, 2025

Duale said the framework strictly protects citizens’ privacy and focuses only on aggregate-level data, ensuring no individual medical records or ident...

David Mulwa, prolific Kenyan playwright and lecturer, dies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

The author and academic passed away following a long illness, according to his family.

Court to hear petition challenging eligibility of Embu North MP Leo Wa Muthende
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned Judge Richard Mwongo to hear a petition at the Embu High Court challenging Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende Nje...

Court dismisses petition to remove Governor Guyo over alleged party defection, sets strict rules for party switching
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Petitioners claimed Guyo and Lowasa had defected from Jubilee Party to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), but the court found no legally valid resi...

DRC, Rwanda to hold first summit under new Regional Economic Integration Framework
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

The DRC and Rwanda are launching a US-backed Regional Economic Integration Framework to secure mineral supply chains, deepen cross-border trade, and s...

Malaria surge unlikely in western Kenya this season, early-warning report finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Kenyan climate and health agencies forecast no malaria epidemics in Kakamega, Kisii and Nandi for December 2025–January 2026, citing low rainfall and...

DR Congo, Rwanda vow to uphold Trump-backed peace deal
DW News  |  Dec 05, 2025

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his counterpart from Rwanda, Paul Kagame, signed a deal to end the conflict in eastern Congo.

Remembering Albert Luthuli, the slain South African icon who put his people above himself
The Conversation  |  Dec 04, 2025

A 2025 court ruling found South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli was murdered, overturning a 1967 inquest and reframing his legacy and his ove...

Malaria fight at risk as drug resistance spreads despite new tools saving millions
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 04, 2025

A new WHO report finds rising malaria drug and insecticide resistance, 282 million cases and 610,000 deaths in 2024, even as vaccines and new tools av...

Why smartphones before age 12 raise risks of depression, obesity and poor sleep
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 04, 2025

A large study of over 10,000 adolescents links smartphone ownership before age 12 to higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, raising conce...

Google launches Workspace Studio, enabling anyone to build Gemini-powered AI agents
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 04, 2025

Workspace Studio brings together Google’s existing AI tools under one simplified dashboard.

Gulf region paves the way to become digital data hub
DW News  |  Dec 04, 2025

Qatar and Saudi Arabia are investing in new terrestrial cable systems to relieve the strain on underwater cables in the Red Sea. This is part of a fun...

Senate invites public views on Autism Management Bill, 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

The Senate is seeking public views on the Autism Management Bill, 2025, which proposes a national framework for early detection, care and data on auti...

How AI and robotics are improving underground mine safety in Rwanda
The New Times  |  Dec 03, 2025

Rwandan miners are set to benefit from new robotics, sensors and AI tools designed to detect hazards, prevent equipment failure and improve undergroun...

EAC and AGRA rally young entrepreneurs to transform regional food systems
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 03, 2025

East African leaders, investors and youth met in Nairobi to back agrifood innovation, as EAC and AGRA use EAYASE-25 to expand finance, markets and pol...

Anger in Mombasa’s Mikindani as families rely on costly bowsers amid prolonged water crunch
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2025

Mikindani residents in Mombasa face months of dry taps, costly bowser water and suspected sabotage, as officials cite ageing infrastructure and reduce...

MPs propose part-time roles for TSC chair, commissioners to save Sh70 million annually
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Parliament is reviewing a Bill to convert TSC chair and commissioners to part-time roles, aiming to save about Sh70 million annually while expanding r...

Gachagua rattles political scene with push for DCP-only candidates in Nairobi in 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua faces backlash after claiming his DCP should control Nairobi seats in 2027, with Kalonzo Musyoka publicly rejecting the all...

Chief Justice Koome calls for stronger East Africa judicial collaboration
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 02, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged East African judiciaries to deepen regional collaboration and expand multi-door, people-centred justice systems t...

Netflix quietly removes casting option from mobile app
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 02, 2025

While the company has not offered specifics, industry analysts believe the change may be related to licensing agreements, app stability improvements,...

Apple officially retires first-generation iPhone SE, marking end of an era
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 02, 2025

The move means Apple Stores and authorised repair partners will no longer offer hardware service or replacement parts for the 2016 device.

Marsabit residents demand reopening of Hillo gold mines amid hunger and job loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

Residents also raised concerns over exploitation by Rota System Limited, the investors at the site, arguing that proper public participation had not b...

Karua accuses government of exploiting poverty in elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

Karua claims the government exploits poverty to sway voters, criticising the use of handouts over policy-driven leadership during recent by-elections...

Violence against women and children is deeply connected. Three ways to break the patterns
The Conversation  |  Nov 29, 2025

Preventing violence against women and children should therefore begin early and continue. Early action can address the root causes and risk factors, i...

AAID report: Adverse weather likely cause of Kwale plane crash
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 29, 2025

The 53-page report on the crash concluded that it occurred just minutes after takeoff amid adverse weather conditions.

CJ Koome urges contextual enforcement of Marriage Act, stronger family justice system
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

Martha Koome encouraged the Kenya Judiciary Academy to replicate this model across other High Court divisions to enhance legal dialogue and profession...

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