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President Ruto warns against bribery as ID replacement fees scrapped
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

By urging the public to report anyone asking for cash for ID services, Ruto said the government will not tolerate corruption in the processing of nati...

Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard
The Conversation  |  Oct 31, 2025

What makes Melissa so alarming isn’t just its size and strength, but the speed with which it became so powerful. In a single day, it exploded from a m...

Interior Ministry seeks Sh4.2 billion to fund free national ID program
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Each card costs about Sh400 to produce, with additional expenses bringing the total to around Sh700 per card.

Only six in 10 Kenyan health facilities adequately equipped for quality care - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The survey, which examined 3,605 facilities across all counties, including all public Level 4 and 5 hospitals, found that millions of patients, especi...

UN warns global climate adaptation funds running dangerously low
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

While many nations are improving their climate adaptation plans, UNEP warns that the funding gap continues to widen at an alarming rate.

Highway robbery fears resurface after string of attacks on transporters
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

While cases of armed robberies and sale of contrabands continued, cases of motor vehicle theft had reduced, as well as highway robberies, both of whic...

Report lays bare Kenya’s failing healthcare system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

Despite advances in health access, the study reveals that many facilities remain below standard, with some performing complex procedures far beyond th...

New study reveals why young mothers in Kenya are at higher risk of preterm births
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

For millions of families in Sub-Saharan African countries like Kenya, having a preterm birth is all too common.

Robots, smart tables and Somali flavours: Eastleigh’s AK’s Restaurant is the future of dining
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 27, 2025

Blending Somali warmth with cutting-edge technology, AK’s Restaurant in Eastleigh is redefining Nairobi’s dining scene with style, flavour, and innova...

How to talk to your kids about mental health
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 26, 2025

Listen attentively and speak less so your child feels truly understood.

Mombasa County expands specialised care for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad said these steps were necessary to ensure that children with lifelong conditions receive consistent medical support without havin...

Madagascar revokes former President Andry Rajoelina’s citizenship
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The new government announced on Friday that his citizenship was revoked because he had acquired French nationality in 2014, which contravenes Madagasc...

From alcohol to fragrance: Six lotion ingredients that could be harming your skin
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 24, 2025

If your skin feels unusually dry despite frequent moisturising, the problem might not be your climate; it could be your lotion. Check your ingredient...

Study finds new gene-silencing therapy cuts cholesterol by 50 per cent
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 24, 2025

In Kenya, about 21 per cent of adults have elevated cholesterol, compared to roughly 24 per cent globally.

Kenya’s care economy set for boost as policy nears approval
Zainab Saidi  |  Oct 24, 2025

As Kenya moves toward a more inclusive and equitable society, the National Policy on Care represents a critical step in acknowledging the invisible la...

Motor vehicle sales soar as lending rates fall amid economic recovery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The rebound follows a period of slow sales in 2024, when reduced government spending and tighter financial conditions dampened demand.

Madagascar seeks Interpol red notice for ex-President Andry Rajoelina's ally linked to Boeing deal with Iran
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

Investigators allege that the aircraft deal was made possible through falsified registration documents issued under the name of Madagascar's Civil Avi...

Seven easy iced drinks you can make at home — Perfect for Kenya’s hot season
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 23, 2025

Iced drinks have become especially popular among young people and homemakers seeking affordable, café-style treats without the high prices often found...

Kenya least vulnerable to fraud in East Africa but still among world’s riskiest - report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

According to the report, released on Tuesday by global identity verification firm Sumsub and Statista, Kenya performed slightly better than its region...

Madagascar’s Gen Z condemn military ruler’s appointment of new prime minister
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Gen Z Mada has not specified what action it will take if Rajaonarivelo's appointment is not explained or reversed, but the group has made it clear tha...

Data gaps threaten Kenya’s health goals as key indicators on mental health, drugs go unmeasured
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The brief highlights that 11 indicators remain untracked because data is missing, outdated or not disaggregated by gender, age or region, obscuring th...

Madagascar’s new military leader Randrianirina appoints ex-banker Rajaonarivelo as Prime Minister
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

The appointment followed consultations with the National Assembly and complied with constitutional provisions.

Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president after Rajoelina’s ouster
DW News  |  Oct 20, 2025

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests

Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region
The Conversation  |  Oct 18, 2025

But the military takeover in Madagascar marks only the second coup in that period to take place outside of the Sahel region, stretching from the Atlan...

Mouthwatering differences between Somali and Swahili biryani
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 18, 2025

Across the Horn and the coast, one bite of biryani connects centuries of trade, migration, and shared humanity, proof that diversity enriches rather t...

Ceremonial gun carriage: How KDF upholds State funeral tradition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2025

First introduced in 1978 during the state funeral of Kenya’s founding President Jomo Kenyatta, the tradition has since become a permanent part of Keny...

Can the AU prevent coups like Madagascar's?
DW News  |  Oct 18, 2025

Madagascar's suspension by the African Union has reignited debate over the bloc's power to prevent military takeovers. Experts question whether its to...

Madagascar military ruler Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 17, 2025

At a ceremony held at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Michael Randrianirina swapped his military fatigues for a suit and thanked the young pr...

Former Malawian president heads SADC fact-finding mission to Madagascar
XINHUA  |  Oct 17, 2025

Mutharika said in his statement that the SADC is following "with grave concern" the political and security developments in Madagascar, and that the SA...

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