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IEBC sets strict rules for Kasipul by-election candidates amid rising tensions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Recent campaign activities in Kasipul have been marred by sporadic clashes, threats, and disruptions, prompting preventive measures from the IEBC to p...

Tension mounts as school heads, teachers’ union reject new TSC leadership structure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

They argue that placing junior school teachers, many of whom are recent college graduates, in high-ranking roles undermines the experience and authori...

G20 and the civil society elite: Spectacle instead of meaningful action
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

The G20 was formed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, when the collapse of major banks and housing markets exposed deep cracks in the glob...

South Sudan on high alert as Marburg outbreak emerges across border in Ethiopia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

According to the Africa CDC, nine cases had been reported by November 14, with clinical samples tested by official government laboratories confirming...

Tanzania erupts as President Samia appoints daughter, son-in-law to powerful Cabinet posts
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 17, 2025

Wanu and Mohammed, who are married, now enter the Cabinet together, a decision expected to intensify criticism from opponents who have long accused Pr...

Samia unveils new Tanzanian Cabinet as she seeks to boost governance and development
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The changes, announced in a televised address from State House in Chamwino on Monday, reflect Samia's commitment to stronger governance, youth empower...

More than 40 Indians feared dead in Saudi Arabia bus crash
DW News  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Times of India paper quoted unnamed officials as saying that 45 passengers were aboard the bus while reportedly travelling from Mecca to Medina.

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

The biggest obstacle to mass production and the use of sulfur-based batteries is durability. A good lithium-ion battery, like those in an electric veh...

Nyamira MCAs launch third impeachment bid against Governor Amos Nyaribo
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The motion, sponsored by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, seeks to remove Nyaribo from office over a number of claims, including violation of t...

Fish is good food and demand outstrips supply in Kenya: How to produce more and get it to market safely
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Africa’s aquaculture sector is the fastest growing in the world, but the continent is responsible for only 2 per cent of the world’s total aquaculture...

Over 44,000 schools cleared for capitation as audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schoo...

Indigenous voices at COP30: The Amazon speaks – will the world listen?
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

For climate finance to be successful, Indigenous communities must be able to adapt funding schemes to their own sharing and decision-making traditions...

Senators call for real-time CCTV monitoring in all cells to curb police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns over reports of police brutality, harassment and unexplained deaths in custody.

10 runners race up Mt Kenya in 10 hours to honour women lost to cervical cancer
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 17, 2025

Globally, the disease causes more than 600,000 new cases and over 340,000 deaths annually. About 90 per cent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-...

Ruto targets faster healthcare access with KEMSA direct medicine deliveries to hospitals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Ruto also urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to benefit from free outpatient services available in public, private, and...

Kenya Lionesses lose to South Africa in thrilling Rugby Africa Women’s 7s final
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 16, 2025

Earlier, the Lionesses had been pushed to their limits in the semifinals, narrowly defeating regional rivals Uganda 17–10.

Garissa human rights activists demand justice for student allegedly raped and killed by guardian
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2025

Safiya Abdi Bilal, a promising learner who recently completed her KJSEA exams, leaves a community in grief as police investigate the shocking incident...

Study shows women under 50 face higher risk of colon growths from ultra-processed foods
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 16, 2025

The Ministry of Health encourages citizens to reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks while promoting healthy, balanced diets ri...

Eight things that make you a nightmare cab passenger in Nairobi
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 16, 2025

Loud calls, drama, and poor timing make the ride even worse. Being calm, tidy, and ready when you order the cab keeps the trip smooth for everyone.

Sh39 billion organic city breaks ground in Tana River as residents eye new era of prosperity
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2025

The project, which blends sustainable housing, regenerative agriculture and renewable energy, is expected to reshape the economic and social landscape...

COTU demands immediate deportation of Chinese manager filmed assaulting Kenyan worker
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

Atwoli described the incident as unacceptable, calling on the government to act swiftly to safeguard the rights and dignity of Kenyan workers employed...

Kenya Lionesses storm into Africa Women’s 7s semis after dominant win over Zimbabwe
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 16, 2025

Earlier on Saturday, the Lionesses booked their quarter-final slot after overwhelming Ghana 37–0 in their final pool match.

Government urged to fast-track transition of basic education institutions to comprehensive schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

More than 23,000 public primary school heads and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argue that the transition will ease administration and al...

Over 31,000 SGBV cases filed in Kenyan courts in 2024/25, report reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

Nine counties recorded more than 1,000 SGBV cases each, revealing the regions where the burden of gender-based violence is heaviest. These are Nairobi...

Parliament flags exclusion of teen mothers, prisoners from SHA coverage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

According to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health, weak mechanisms for identifying and enrolling the poor have forced patients to...

78 people arrested over exam malpractice as KCSE enters final stretch
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The CS also revealed seven cases of impersonation, mainly involving adult candidates, warning that those responsible would face criminal prosecution,...

Kenya Lionesses reach quarterfinals after a 37–0 win against Ghana
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Sharp, disciplined, and confident in possession, Kenya dictated the tempo from the kickoff, with Grace Adhiambo finishing off a smooth attacking seque...

AU congratulates Ethiopia on winning bid to host COP32 in Addis Ababa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

The AUC highlighted that Ethiopia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has championed bold climate initiatives, specifically citing its...

Ethiopia confirms Marburg virus disease outbreak, nine cases reported so far
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Ethiopian government's efforts, noting that the "rapid and transparent response" by the...

Tech drives Africa’s private capital boom as Q3 deals surge to Sh646 billion
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 15, 2025

Within IT, application software (7 per cent of all transactions) and consumer digital services (6 per cent) were the dominant sub-sectors, together re...

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