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Government unveils plan to commercialise NYS for youth jobs and skills
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

The government is establishing the National Youth Service Enterprise and Services Company, which will serve as the Service’s commercial arm.

Amboseli National Park welcomes rare twin elephant calves
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

Twin births among elephants are extremely rare, and the survival of both calves is often uncertain, as mothers must provide enough milk and protection...

Kilimanjaro’s vanishing nature: How people, not climate change, are destroying Africa’s iconic mountain
The Conversation  |  Nov 12, 2025

Scientists warn that 75 per cent of Kilimanjaro’s native plants have vanished — not because of climate change, but because of human land use, farming,...

Hope for 439,000 families as government sends Sh878.8 million in Inua Jamii support
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

Each household will receive Sh2,000 under the October 2025 payment cycle as the government steps up support for orphans and vulnerable children throug...

Kenya ratifies EAC Customs Union amendment paving way for new bloc members
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

The amendment is part of efforts to accommodate the EAC’s new entrants and ensure all partner states have a voice in trade governance and dispute reso...

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo to sue Uganda in regional court over abduction
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

After being held and tortured in Kampala, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo launch legal action against Uganda to challenge cross-border political repressio...

10 common foods you should never put in the fridge if you want them to taste amazing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 12, 2025

Learn which everyday foods should be stored at room temperature and how refrigeration can ruin their flavour, texture, and freshness.

Kenya downplays Museveni’s Indian Ocean entitlement remarks
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 12, 2025

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei said Nairobi trusts the Ugandan leader "understands matters of sovereignty and natural resources."

Pneumonia crisis in Kenya: Thousands of children at risk in informal settlements
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 12, 2025

Thousands of Kenyan children under five are dying from preventable pneumonia due to malnutrition, air pollution, and delayed medical care.

Reprieve for Garissa police as Sh227 million stalled housing project resumes
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2025

The project will comprise three blocks —two at the police line and one at the Administration Police line—housing 150 units ranging from one-bedroom to...

Sudan’s war-tested university: How Mashreq kept students learning amid conflict
The Conversation  |  Nov 12, 2025

Amid bombing, looting, and displacement, Mashreq University turned technology and innovation into a lifeline for thousands of students.

Government reveals over 200 Kenyans lured to join Russian military, some injured or stranded
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Promises of high-paying jobs turned into a nightmare as hundreds of Kenyans were lured into a foreign war, with some injured, stranded, or trapped in...

Relief for consumers as benchmark food prices ease for second month in a row
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

FAO attributes the sustained easing largely to ample global supplies and improved export availability across several key commodities.

Kenya ready for 25th summer Deaflympics in Tokyo - CS Mvurya
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

Kenya will compete in five disciplines: athletics, women’s basketball, men’s handball, golf, and swimming.

Shocking New York Times report exposes Kenyan mothers, children suffering in Saudi Arabia
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 12, 2025

Thousands of Kenyan mothers and children remain trapped in Saudi Arabia, facing abuse, neglect, and a fight for legal recognition — as the government...

Gabon sentences ex-First Lady, Bongo son, to 20 years in prison for corruption
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to prosecutors, Sylvia and her son took advantage of former President Ali Bongo's weakened health after his 2018 stroke to influence the pre...

Kenya’s development agenda gets lift with UBA’s Sh19.4 billion infrastructure investment
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

With a Sh19.4 billion pledge, UBA aims to modernise Kenya’s transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors while fostering regional trade and supportin...

Motorists Association slams cabinet’s Kiambu Road dualling plans
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

The association warned that the project, touted as a solution to congestion, could threaten local businesses, compromise pedestrian safety, and serve...

JSC shortlists 34 for Resident Kadhi posts, five slots up for grabs
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

The JSC is also seeking to fill 145 other judicial vacancies, amongst them 15 positions for judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 for judges of the High C...

Civil rights group sues over Nairobi County’s Sidian Bank directive for health facilities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 12, 2025

They allege that the policy could point to irregular financial arrangements involving Sidian Bank, and want the court to intervene before public funds...

Kenya warns of “sophisticated menace” over citizens trafficked to Southeast Asia
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 12, 2025

Mudavadi said about 400 Kenyans have been lured by unscrupulous recruitment agents with promises of lucrative jobs in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar,...

MPs pass historic Bill regulating fertility treatments and surrogacy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

The law limits surrogacy to Kenyan citizens aged 25–55, while surrogate mothers must be 25–45, have had at least one child, and pass medical and psych...

Agrifood SMEs to benefit from new Sh16.4 billion funding programme
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

The move aims to bolster food security and resilience across the continent, which continues to bear the greatest impact of the ongoing crisis.

Kenyan veteran boxers Zarika and Okwiri eye WBC title shots in 2026
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

Zarika, 40, is set to face Tanzanian Halima Vunajebi in the super featherweight division, while Okwiri, 39, will test his strength against Uganda's Mu...

Bob Njagi claims over 150 Ugandans held without trial by Special Forces Command
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Activist Bob Njagi highlighted alleged harsh detention conditions and political arrests, noting that over 150 people remain in custody without trial.

Kenya Lionesses name final squad for 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

The Lionesses have been drawn in Pool B alongside Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, while defending champions South Africa headline Pool A with Zimbabwe and Ma...

More than 1,000 migrants drown in Mediterranean so far this year, IOM says
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

On November 8, Libyan authorities carried out a search and rescue operation following the capsizing of a rubber boat near Al Buri Oil Field.

KPL introduces cash prices for player and manager of the month
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

The Player of the Month winner will receive Sh50,000, while four players have already been shortlisted. Similarly, four managers are in contention for...

MPs back Women Enterprise Fund as Sh11 billion reaches 73,712 women groups
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

During the meeting, the Fund presented its accomplishments, demonstrating extensive engagement with grassroots communities.

Report links corrupt officials to rising criminal networks in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Efforts to deter organised crime are undermined by corruption, lack of evidence, political influence, and resource constraints, leading to miscarriage...

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