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Nigeria’s new terror threat: JNIM is spreading but it’s not too late to act
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Insecurity in the Sahel region is worsening. Violent extremist groups are entering new territories such as Nigeria and parts of coastal West African s...

Lake Victoria Fish farming booming but pollution and disease are wiping out millions: How to reduce losses
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Improved production practices can reduce the need for antibiotics, while coordinated monitoring and cross-sector collaboration promote their responsib...

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...

Kenyans to have their say on Bill granting controversial diplomatic protections
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 17, 2025

By opening public participation on the new amendment, Kenya appears to be seeking to restore confidence in a process that has come under increasing sc...

ICC prosecutors seeks life sentence for Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb over Darfur atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The case stems from the early years of the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when non-Arab communities rose against the Khartoum government, accu...

Ian Kahinga claims 10,000m gold as Kenya dominates Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Kahinga stormed to victory in 29:19.56, followed by Kipkogei in 29:27.63 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. China’s Xu Kuantin took third place i...

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...

Besigye's wife demands immediate release of husband after one year in detention
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

Besigye, who faces military court charges, has remained in custody despite repeated calls for bail and mounting concerns over his health. He is accuse...

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...

FIFA cracks down on digital hate, stops online abusers from buying tournament tickets
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The move comes after the SMPS flagged more than 30,000 abusive posts since the start of the year, highlighting the growing challenge of keeping footba...

Rescue mission launched to save Masai giraffes trapped by fences in Naivasha
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 16, 2025

Four Masai giraffes have already been captured and relocated to secure habitats, including Nairobi National Park and another protected area near Naiva...

SGR extension to Kisumu, Malaba set for January launch - Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The project, aimed at boosting trade along the Northern Corridor, will pass through Narok, Bomet, Nyamira, Kisumu and Busia counties, with compensatio...

Stakeholders warn of increased FGM cases in Wajir during long school holiday
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2025

Participants noted that the long holiday season is traditionally a high-risk period when FGM cases spike across the predominantly conservative Somali...

Safaricom announces early-morning Fuliza system upgrade on November 17
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will r...

WHO issues first global guidelines on diabetes in pregnancy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The new guidelines aim to reduce health risks for both mothers and babies by providing clear, evidence-based strategies for care.

MSF raises alarm over extreme malnutrition as Sudan crisis deepens
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Thousands of families live in makeshift camps with little access to clean water, food, or hygiene services, leading to a cholera outbreak and rising c...

UNHCR warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Kordofan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

UNHCR notes that women and girls have been subjected to rape and other sexual violence, while parents search for missing children separated during the...

Three senior NYS officials suspended in Sh2 billion scandal probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The Auditor General’s report for the year ending June 30, 2024, details systemic weaknesses at NYS, including poor governance, stalled projects, and f...

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agricultural products
New Times  |  Nov 15, 2025

The ban had been imposed in December 2017 on the importation of meat, dairy and milk products, fruits and vegetables from South Africa.

Sudan's army chief says "no truce" with paramilitary forces
XINHUA  |  Nov 15, 2025

Al-Burhan stressed that the Sudanese people will not accept the RSF or its supporters, calling on the international community to "collect the weapons...

Sudan war: Aid teams plead for access to thousands trapped in El Fasher
UN News  |  Nov 15, 2025

According to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, nearly 100,000 people have fled El Fasher and villages close by in the last two weeks alone.

Rare eastern black rhino calf born in Chyulu Hills, boosting critically endangered population
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

The calf was born to a first-time mother named Namunyak, which means “blessed” in Maa. Researchers estimate the baby to be about six months old, thoug...

Postpartum haemorrhage: How Kenya’s Roaming Blood Bank initiative is saving mothers' lives
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 14, 2025

Postpartum haemorrhage remains one of the deadliest complications of childbirth, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of women every year. Globally...

Garissa leaders oppose wildlife relocation, demand revival of dormant game reserves
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2025

They strongly opposed proposals to translocate wildlife to private ranches, warning that such actions repeat historical injustices. They cited the rel...

Makongeni residents protest planned demolitions under affordable housing project
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 14, 2025

Residents and traders in the area have protested the plans, citing several reasons why the exercise should not proceed despite the government’s ambiti...

Kenya secures Sh167.9 billion to expand affordable housing, low‑cost mortgages
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

President Ruto has actively promoted the affordable housing program, seeking investment from international financiers to expand the supply of low-cost...

Families in Sudan ‘running out of time’ as hunger spreads
UN News  |  Nov 14, 2025

Violence has intensified in recent weeks following the RSF’s takeover of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state, after a siege that lasted more than...

Thousands flee, RSF pushes east as Sudan conflict escalates across Darfur and Kordofan
DW News  |  Nov 13, 2025

Despite a US-backed ceasefire, RSF forces continue their eastward offensive, sparking new waves of violence and mass civilian displacement across Kord...

How control of water shapes power, national security and economic stability across Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 13, 2025

From border disputes to drought crises, Africa’s rivers are more than water—they’re a source of power, stability, and national security.

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