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UN Security Council to call on Rwanda to pull troops from Congo
Reuters  |  Feb 21, 2025

The French-drafted U.N. resolution "strongly condemns the ongoing offensive and advances of the M23 in North-Kivu and South Kivu" and demands that M23...

Church vs State: War of words erupt as Muheria criticises govt’s ‘excessive publicity'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Muheria took issue with the administration's focus on advertisements and public announcements, saying it should instead prioritise action.

Kizza Besigye, co-accused charged with treason
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 21, 2025

The magistrate ruled that the three be remanded at Luzira prison and declined a request for private medical attention, citing that the capital nature...

Government on the spot over low housing funds absorption amid construction levy deliberations
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 21, 2025

PS Hinga attributed the meagre 25 per cent absorption rate to delays in the disbursement of funds by the Affordable Housing Board.

Rwanda brands US sanctions against Minister of State James Kabarebe as “unjustified and unfounded”
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Rwanda argued that punitive measures would not help resolve the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sh43.4 billion budget shortfall threatens Kenya's free education programme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2025

More than 982,197 secondary school students under the Free Secondary Education (FSE) programme face uncertainty due to a Sh21.85 billion funding gap,...

Madagascar becomes Africa’s first producer of luxury fish egg delicacy costing up to Sh2.59 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Caviar is not only a luxury delicacy but also a symbol of cultural prestige, with prices reaching up to $27,000 (Sh3.49 million) for just a teaspoon

Nickson Abaka: From boxing champion to mentor for Korogocho’s Youth
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 20, 2025

Former Kenyan boxer Nickson Abaka is on a mission to shape the future of Korogocho’s youth through his boxing foundation. After a decorated career tha...

Kenya halts mediation in South Sudan crisis at Juba’s request
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Ruto said he had met with the opposition delegation and, at the request of the South Sudanese government, agreed to temporarily pause the negotiations...

US sanctions top Rwandan official, M23 spokesperson over DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 20, 2025

The sanctions freeze all property and interests owned by Kabarebe and Kanyuka within the US and prohibit American individuals and businesses from enga...

Sudan recalls ambassador to Kenya amid RSF controversy
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 20, 2025

This marks the second diplomatic withdrawal in just over a year, following the January 2024 recall after President William Ruto hosted RSF leader Moha...

Fresh UN report exposes horrors of Sudan's RSF militia amid Nairobi hosting.
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

The report reveals that since May 2024, when the war broke out, 832 civilians have been killed, including at least 79 women and 111 children, while 1,...

Nairobi County steps up fight against drug abuse with new reforms
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 20, 2025

To address this crisis, the county is implementing robust interventions, including reviewing legal frameworks to ensure liquor outlets are restricted...

Rwanda accuses DRC of attempting to undermine its global partnerships
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

It dismissed attempts to politicise these collaborations, arguing that they bring significant socio-economic benefits such as job creation, sports inf...

Boda boda operators threaten Nationwide protests over Senate Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the sponsor of the Bill, said the aim is to create a legal framework for operating motorcycles and three-wheelers, com...

DCI warns drug abuse is new face of terrorism as clandestine labs emerge
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 20, 2025

The DCI has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious structures that may be used as drug laboratories.

Kizza Besigye to remain longer behind bars as Kampala court deliberates case
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2025

Concerns over Besigye’s well-being continue to grow, with his supporters calling for immediate medical intervention and his release.

KISMA: Poor coordination between state agencies fuelling infrastructure vandalism in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

To curb vandalism, Irshad urged KeNHA to consider using non-metal alternatives for road barriers, similar to Kenya Power's shift to concrete poles.

Kenya defends decision to host Sudanese parallel government talks amid Port Sudan's outrage
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 20, 2025

Port Sudan maintains that Kenya is overstepping diplomatic boundaries by facilitating discussions that seek to create an alternative power centre outs...

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