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Eastleigh residents feel the pinch as food prices climb during Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 06, 2025

A 20-litre container of vegetable cooking oil is currently priced at Sh4,850, while a 25-kilogramme sack of sugar is selling for between Sh3,600 and S...

Where to find dates and iftar essentials during Ramadan
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

In Kenya, you can find dates and other essentials for iftar in several places, both online and in physical stores.

Rare calendar alignment marks start of Ramadan 1446 AH on March 1, 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

In 2025, the city of Kiruna in Sweden will have the longest fasting hours, with Muslims abstaining from food and drink for 20 hours and 30 minutes eac...

Dates prices remain high in Garissa despite government waiving taxes
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 01, 2025

Many studies have revealed that dates contain a high amount of carbohydrates in a small package, which helps quickly replenish energy levels after fas...

Eastleigh residents begin early Ramadan preparations amid rising food prices
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 19, 2025

During the month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, dedicating themselves to extra prayers and spiritual reflection.

How to maintain a balanced diet while fasting
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 13, 2025

To have an energised fast or Ramadan, be mindful of the type of food on your plate, drink enough water, and add electrolytes as needed.

Muslim leaders urge Ruto to lift taxes on dates ahead of Ramadan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

In Islamic tradition, dates are a preferred food for breaking the fast, with religious teachings indicating that three dates and a glass of water are...

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.

Mauritius officially withdraws Anil Gayan's candidacy from AUC chairperson race
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 03, 2024

Odinga, buoyed by Mauritius' endorsement, has intensified his outreach, making strategic long-range visits to West Africa to drum up support for his c...

Kenyans told to brace for five days of rainfall and cold nights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

For the first two days of the forecast, night temperatures in these regions will hover around 7°C before dropping further.

Djibouti's top diplomat rallies support in Juba for his AUC chairmanship bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 19, 2024

Mahmoud emphasised Djibouti's commitment to advocating for the lifting of sanctions on South Sudan.

No early midterm over Finance Bill protest concerns, Education ministry says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2024

The ministry reiterated its May 24, 2024, memo, which instructed all county directors of education to communicate that the mid-term break would be on...

Rwanda kicks off campaigns ahead of July general elections
Amina Wako  |  Jun 22, 2024

The campaigns will run until July 13, just one day before Rwandans in the diaspora vote for the head of state and 53 members of parliament. Rwandans i...

Dry spell with occasional rain expected in some areas this week - Weatherman
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2024

Some parts of the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya might experience high temperatures during the day, reaching over 30°C.

AUC Chair race hots up as Seychelles endorses former VP to succeed Moussa Faki
Amina Wako  |  May 16, 2024

Meriton also held various government portfolios, including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Health and Social Affairs, Information Technology, the Blue E...

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2024

Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadwort...

81 per cent of Kenyans support Raila's AUC chair bid - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2024

Research firm Infotrak says eight in every 10 Kenyans are supportive of Raila's bid to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat.

Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 06, 2024

Guinea-Bissau's President, General Umaro Sissoco Embalo, also announced his country's support for Raila's candidature during Kenyan President William...

Radishes add special flavour to fasting Mombasa residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

Its high juice content makes it a refreshing addition to salads, which are favoured by Muslims as they break their fast in the evening.

Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis
AFP  |  Mar 24, 2024

The winner will be tasked with steering Senegal, viewed as a beacon of democracy in coup-hit West Africa, out of its recent troubles and managing reve...

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