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How tiny plastic particles disrupt the gut-brain axis and aggravate Parkinson’s disease
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 24, 2025

WHO emphasises that while the risks are concerning, the exact effects and safe exposure levels are still unclear, highlighting the urgent need for fur...

National Treasury secures Sh437.8 billion loan to plug budget deficit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

In the domestic market, Treasury bonds raised Sh310.6 billion, with Treasury bills adding another Sh45 billion in new debt.

Shadowy organisation flies Palestinians out of Gaza
DW News  |  Nov 20, 2025

The organisation Al-Majd Europe says it's helping Palestinians emigrate to third countries. But it has been accused of helping facilitate "forcible tr...

Senegal’s credit rating: Why Moody’s latest downgrade was questionable
The Conversation  |  Nov 19, 2025

Credit ratings are supposed to guide investors, not govern economies through certain policy inclinations. But in Africa’s case, they often do both.

EU plans increased funding to support Somalia’s security transition
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 18, 2025

The EU’s ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Mouro, said that the bloc is preparing for a conference that will focus on accelerating these plans.

Kenya, EU ink Sh4.8 billion deal on environment and climate protection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

One of the agreements under the new deal involves Sh600 million for developing a robust measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) system for Keny...

Interpol flags online advertisements offering costly crossings into Europe
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Groups advertising crossings at a range of prices, from €1,400 (Sh210,000) - from France to the UK, to €4,000 (Sh600,000) -from Greece to France and u...

EU, Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the EU Naval Force, by the time the naval teams boarded the dhow, the pirates had abandoned it, leaving the original crew onboard.

What autistic people - and those with ADHD and dyslexia - really think about the word ‘neurodiversity’
The Conversation  |  Nov 11, 2025

“Neurodivergent” refers to individuals or groups of people whose brains work differently, for example, autistic people or those with ADHD or dyslexia.

Exhibition brings to life the untold suffering of Africans crossing to Europe through Libya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 07, 2025

The Nairobi exhibition challenges Europe’s migration politics by putting faces to the thousands lost at sea — revealing how policy failures and neglec...

EU deploys warship to track suspected pirate mothership off Somalia
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2025

The deployment follows an attack early Monday on the Stolt Sagaland, a chemical tanker operated by Stolt Nielsen, near Mogadishu.

EU countries urge resumption of dialogue between Ethiopian government, TPLF
Addis Standard  |  Nov 04, 2025

The call comes amid growing concern over the faltering implementation of the 2022 Pretoria Agreement and renewed accusations between the two parties.

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...

European Union slams Tanzania elections, citing fear, censorship and violence
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 30, 2025

EU officials say the polls were neither free nor fair, pointing to opposition arrests, voter intimidation and blocked observers.

Why countries struggle to ditch fossil fuels despite rising costs, decades of climate deals
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

Thirty years into global climate talks, the disconnect between promises and practices has never been so clear. The world is not on track to meet the P...

Nine common household items that could be silent killers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 19, 2025

Awareness and simple changes can reduce exposure to these hidden household toxins, protecting your health and that of your family.

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves hit all time high on new Eurobond
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 17, 2025

With large debt-service payments looming in early 2026, the current cushion offers the government greater breathing room to plan repayments without pu...

Neurological disorders on the rise in low-and middle-income countries, warns WHO
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 18, 2025

In Kenya, neurological disorders account for up to 7.5 percent of medical admissions in major hospitals, with meningitis, epilepsy, and cerebrovascula...

Is Western influence on African democracy fading?
DW News  |  Oct 15, 2025

As Africa faces democratic setbacks and Western aid dries up, some argue the West's influence was never as strong as assumed. Is it time to rethink wh...

Rwandan president Paul Kagame urges equal partnership between Africa, Europe
XINHUA  |  Oct 11, 2025

The Rwandan leader said in light of the changing global landscape, the answer lies not in retreating or turning inwards because today's economies and...

Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism 'spectrum’
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Autism is made up of many different traits and needs, which show up in unique combinations. Some autistic people rely heavily on routine, while others...

Kenya secures Sh193 billion loan to cut borrowing costs, boost stability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

According to the Treasury, clearing the earlier debt avoids higher interest costs in the future and spreads repayments over a longer period, providing...

When the IMF comes to town: Why they visit and what to watch out for
The Conversation  |  Sep 24, 2025

The IMF provides the financing on an unsecured basis. It tries to ensure that it will be repaid by making the financing subject to policy conditions,...

EU to target Israel, Russia with new sanctions over Gaza and Ukraine crises
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 17, 2025

Ursula von der Leyen described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as catastrophic and outlined a package of measures that would target extremist Israeli...

CS Chirchir defends Sh175 billion infrastructure bond, assures it won’t raise public debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

CS Davis Chirchir explained that the State Department for Roads allocated Sh7 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) in February 2025 to a...

European Commission fines Google in ad-tech antitrust case
DW News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The search engine giant was slapped a Sh448.6 billion fine over favoring its own advertising services. Google said it will appeal, while Trump condemn...

Kenya eyes TDB loan to clear Sh51.6 billion debt due September
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government is seeking a cheaper facility to replace the existing loan and extend repayment terms.

250,000 Ethiopians migrate every year: What drives them and what needs to change
The Conversation  |  Aug 24, 2025

Ethiopia imposed a temporary ban on labour migration to the Gulf countries from late 2013 to early 2018 over reported abuses and deaths.

African migration: Five trends and what’s driving them
The Conversation  |  Aug 21, 2025

Many Western countries have developed new policies that directly or indirectly restrict the opportunities available for migration from Africa.

58 ex-EU ambassadors accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, warn bloc risks complicity in war crimes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

While reaffirming their condemnation of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the ambassadors said the scale and persistence of Israel's response...

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