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Is it safe to keep your laptop plugged in all the time?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 26, 2025

Most modern laptops use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries equipped with sophisticated controllers that prevent overcharging.

North Eastern Commissioner urges multi-sectoral cooperation to bolster regional security
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 22, 2025

RC John Otieno said the forum, comprising security agencies, community leaders, civil society groups and other stakeholders, has created a vital space...

Cultural victory as Ethiopia recovers 12 artefacts taken to Germany in the 1920s
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The century-old crowns, shields and paintings were handed over to Addis Ababa University in a milestone cultural restitution.

Hope rises in Thika’s Kiandutu slum as long-neglected community sees historic transformation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

From its beginnings in the 1960s as a makeshift settlement for migrant laborers, Kiandutu is now transforming into a thriving community with land titl...

Nairobi developers celebrate court win, push for better water and power in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 16, 2025

Some developers raised concerns about police harassment, saying officers from outside Eastleigh sometimes arrest residents or interfere with their wor...

Why gestational diabetes is no longer a temporary pregnancy problem
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 15, 2025

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy when the body becomes more resistant to insulin, the hormone that helps glucose move from the blood int...

Governors decry Health Ministry’s move to deny maternity funds to dispensaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Since the start of the year, 924 women and nearly 10,000 newborns have died, highlighting the urgent need for accessible maternity services in all cou...

Regulators warn over financial sector’s dependence on limited tech providers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Regulators warned that a failure of a single provider could disrupt multiple institutions at once, affecting their ability to deliver essential servic...

Gender CS Cheptumo calls for collective action against teenage pregnancies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo told the Senators that preventing teenage pregnancies requires early education, awareness of biological proce...

Police boss Douglas Kanja opposes retirement age cap for IG, deputies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Douglas Kanja said imposing an age cap could unintentionally exclude skilled and visionary officers from contributing to national security leadership.

Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research: Who decides for the dead?
The Conversation  |  Nov 11, 2025

Funders and research institutions need to understand that the time taken to build community partnerships with living descendant communities is an esse...

10 household appliances you should always unplug to cut your electricity bill
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 12, 2025

Stop wasting money and risking your safety — unplug these 10 common household appliances that secretly drain power 24/7.

Conservationists demand probe into relocation of orphaned giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2025

NECA is calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the relocation, with findings made public to ensure transparency and accoun...

Court strikes out LSK President Faith Odhiambo from consolidated rights petitions
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 11, 2025

The court held that her withdrawal from the role rendered moot the allegations that her appointment amounted to a conflict of interest under Chapter S...

LSK announces March 2026 elections for key leadership positions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The current Council, which assumed office on 22 March 2024, is completing its two-year term. It is headed by Faith Odhiambo, who became the 51st LSK p...

Kenya deregisters 680 rogue job agencies in crackdown on fake overseas recruiters
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

The government’s crackdown follows viral protests and growing outrage from young Kenyans conned out of millions.

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

East Africa Law Society demands immediate restoration of internet, lifting of curfew in Tanzania
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

The society expressed concern over reports of fatalities, injuries and mass arrests following the October 29 General Election, noting that the actions...

Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing - study
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

So if you’re wondering whether being creative is “good for you”, the answer seems to be “yes”. Scientifically, measurably, and beautifully so. Your ne...

LSK demands probe into alleged judicial misconduct at Maua Law Courts, accuses magistrates of shielding officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

LSK accused the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) of shielding errant officers.

LSK condemns police brutality, demands action over assault of woman and torture of teen in Narok
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The Society described these acts as part of a disturbing pattern of abuse by members of the National Police Service (NPS), warning that such conduct u...

LSK issues closure notices to unauthorised legal offices in crackdown on fake advocates
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Cases of advocate impersonation have been on the rise across the country. The latest incident occurred at the Kisii Law Courts on Thursday during a pl...

Humanitarian agency appeals for Sh2.1 billion to aid 2.1 million Kenyans facing floods, drought
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The IFRC said Kenya is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis triggered by a “complex combination” of climate shocks that have overwhelmed local respo...

DNA identifies two bacterial killers that brought down Napoleon’s army
Amina Wako  |  Oct 28, 2025

While history has long credited Russia’s harsh winter and fierce resistance for decimating Napoleon’s forces, new evidence suggests the French emperor...

Teenage pregnancy key driver of preterm births in Africa, studies show
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 29, 2025

Teenage pregnancies, particularly in Kenya and across sub-Saharan Africa, are closely linked to preterm births and adverse neonatal outcomes.

Relief for Saba Saba protesters as Makadara court slashes bail to Sh30,000
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

Seven protesters regain freedom after months in jail as court lowers bail from Sh100,000 to Sh30,000 following rights groups’ campaign.

Sacco auditors face lifetime ban for failing to submit mandatory reports, regulator warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The regulator said auditors who either fail to submit or delay the submission of statutory reports on the operations and financial condition of regula...

African languages for AI: The project that’s gathering a huge new dataset
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The challenge now is integration: making these pieces work together so that African languages are not just represented in isolated demos, but in real-...

Beyond the numbers: Why Kenya’s teenage pregnancy crisis demands new conversations
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 26, 2025

Isaack believes real change will only come when both genders are included in the conversation — when young men are taught empathy, respect, and shared...

LSK shuts down illegal law offices in Malindi amid surge in fraud complaints
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

LSK Malindi Chairperson Sirya Kiponda said investigations revealed that many of the closed offices were being run by clerks and unqualified individual...

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