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Museveni roots for unified East African military to address security threats
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

He added that a unified defence arrangement under an East African Federation would create a stronger military centre capable of deterring threats, man...

2025 KCSE concludes smoothly as government reports sharp decline in exam cheating cases
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

Ogamba applauded the commitment of centre managers, supervisors and invigilators who ensured seamless administration across the country.

Youth football comes alive in Eastleigh as Fazam Academy clinches Moi Cup title
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

With more tournaments expected across the December holidays, Fazam Academy’s early performances signal a lively football season for Eastleigh’s youth....

CS Kagwe orders integrated pest management to save macadamia nuts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

Speaking during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, including Macadamia Association of Kenya Chairperson Jane Maigua, Kagwe was told that...

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan to sponsor 120 underprivileged students in technical training
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 21, 2025

According to the MP, the institute is nationally recognised and offers high-impact, market-driven courses that are fully certified, equipping students...

Harambee Starlets enter camp ahead of Algeria friendlies as WAFCON preparations begin
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

Kenya will face Algeria on Wednesday, November 26 and again on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with both matches set for Blida.

Africa presses global financiers for bigger, better capital flows to power growth
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 21, 2025

At the heart of the summit’s outcomes was the continent’s persistent infrastructure and industrialisation gap, with delegates stressing that Africa st...

President Ruto enacts Capital Markets, County Funding and State Enterprises laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with addition...

Kenya reports progress in HPV vaccination, still short of WHO target
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Gavi, the global alliance that supports vaccination in developing countries, says its HPV programme has reached an estimated 86 million girls, helping...

South Africa rejects US plan to send Chargé d’Affaires for G20 handover
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 21, 2025

This year's G20 summit is particularly sensitive. South Africa is handing over the presidency to the United States, which assumes the chair position f...

US bars Mandela Foundation Chair in latest diplomatic flashpoint with South Africa
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 21, 2025

Pandor said she received an email from the US Consulate earlier this week informing her that her multiple-entry visitor visa had been cancelled.

Hillside Academy fire inquest: Witnesses recount frantic efforts to rescue trapped pupils
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Matron Beatrice Nduta, who had worked at the school for four months, told the court there were 282 pupils at the academy that night, including 160 gir...

What’s at stake in the COP30 negotiations?
UN News  |  Nov 21, 2025

With the planet heating at record speed and climate disasters intensifying, cutting emissions and adapting to impacts dominate the agenda.

US reverses boycott, signals participation in G20 summit in South Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ramaphosa said the South African government had received communication from Washington at the “11th hour” and is now discussing how to accommodate the...

IEBC warns against double registration as voter turnout remains low
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The commission said the offence will be flagged instantly and urged the public to refrain from sharing incorrect information.

G42 gets US approval to import advanced AI chips, launching UAE’s AI mega-hub
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 20, 2025

With this license, the UAE officially becomes the most secure and high-performance AI hub outside the United States, entering a new phase of the globa...

MCK sounds alarm over increase of fake news on digital platforms
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 20, 2025

MCK said it has observed numerous rogue online platforms and anonymous accounts that systematically disseminate unverified, fabricated and manipulativ...

Ruto defends health reforms, cites 27 million Kenyans registered under new coverage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure...

Ruto announces increase in cancer treatment cover to Sh800,000 under SHA from December 1, 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling lon...

CJ Koome warns new advocates against misappropriating clients’ compensation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The Chief Justice urged lawyers to be mindful of their words, protect their reputation, and uphold the honor of the profession they have joined.

Eastleigh’s 24-hour economy key to Kenya’s commerce, says CS Lee Kinyanjui
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 20, 2025

CS Lee Kinyanjui pointed to the steady flow of goods and people as evidence of its continued support for national trade.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan crowned CAF Best Male Referee 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 20, 2025

Earlier in the year, Omar Abdulkadir Artan became the first Somali referee to oversee a continental final, taking charge of Egypt’s Pyramids FC’s vict...

Governors sound alarm as 934 newborns die amid funding row in health sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The Council of Governors said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has neglected smaller hospitals and dispensaries, which are often the first and only p...

Shadowy organisation flies Palestinians out of Gaza
DW News  |  Nov 20, 2025

The organisation Al-Majd Europe says it's helping Palestinians emigrate to third countries. But it has been accused of helping facilitate "forcible tr...

Senators summon Mudavadi over harassment, detention and deaths of Kenyans abroad
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Mudavadi will appear before the National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, to explain the gov...

IEBC receives first batch of ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The Commission expects the remaining 29 pallets to be delivered by Friday at 7:30 pm. Distribution of all election materials to constituency tallying...

UN calls for legal safeguards for AI in healthcare
UN News  |  Nov 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence is already transforming healthcare but the World Health Organisation says that inequalities in access to care risk increasing.

President Ruto honoured with CAF Award for supporting Kenyan football
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The award was received on behalf of President Ruto by Kenya’s Ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Gakinya

Kenya dismisses war fears as Mudavadi quashes claims of Uganda ‘overrunning’ the country
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi noted that Kenya has consistently upheld protocols guaranteeing access to the ocean for neighbours such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South...

Parents lead the fight against malnutrition as Turkana’s ACCEPT project shows big results
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 19, 2025

As the ACCEPT project nears its conclusion, Turkana is emerging as a model for how community-driven solutions can transform child survival in arid reg...

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