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Harambee Stars drop two places to 113th in FIFA rankings after tough Turkey outing
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

The back-to-back losses in Turkey left Kenya with no points gained during the November FIFA window, resulting in the slip from 111th to 113th globally...

Small claims courts pump Sh21 billion back into Kenya’s economy since 2021
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Established to ease the Judiciary’s backlog, the courts handle cases valued at less than Sh1 million, including sale and supply contracts, debt recove...

From fibre overload to sugary yoghurts: Hidden diet mistakes fuelling gut health problems
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 19, 2025

While fibre is generally recommended for digestion, Dr Berg warns that too much of it can irritate an already inflamed gut.

Kenya dismisses war fears as Mudavadi quashes claims of Uganda ‘overrunning’ the country
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi noted that Kenya has consistently upheld protocols guaranteeing access to the ocean for neighbours such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South...

Judiciary holds historic 'closing of files' ceremony to honour fallen judicial officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

CJ Koome said Monicah Kivuti's killing was an attack on judicial independence and a reminder of the urgent need to protect judicial officers.

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.

Court gives IG of Police seven days to file report on disappearance of Mwenda Mbijiwe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

Justice Martin Muya issued what he termed the "final adjournment," directing the IG to present a full account of the progress made by security agencie...

National Treasury says weak revenue, high debt repayments straining Kenya’s budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s budget faces mounting pressure as tax collections fall by Sh90 billion, driving a wider fiscal deficit and forcing the government to tighten s...

Government to review SHA packages amid calls for better cancer care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 19, 2025

A major focus of the review is the oncology package, which is currently capped at Sh550,000.

Three-judge bench to hear petition challenging National Assembly over unauthorised borrowing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners argue that the borrowing was conducted outside the bounds of the law and that Parliament exceeded its authority in approving certain a...

WHO warns of soaring antibiotic resistance in gonorrhoea globally
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Resistance to ceftriaxone, in particular, has climbed from 0.8 per cent to five per cent while cefixime resistance rose from 1.7 per cent to 11 per ce...

Amnesty exposes state-backed harassment network during Kenya’s 2024–2025 Gen Z protests
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Hanifa Adan, who built a large following on X for her role in the Gen Z movement’s fundraising for victims of state violence and her outspoken calls f...

Revenue raise, prudent debt key to Africa’s 2026 upgraded growth prospects - IMF
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 19, 2025

The IMF warns that without decisive reforms in taxation, public spending efficiency and borrowing practices, the region risks falling short of its med...

Government mulls leasing pyrethrum processor to private operator amid Sh3.5 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

CS Kagwe said the company is generating only Sh35 million annually, with occasional spikes to Sh60 million, a trend he warned is far from enough to su...

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki named new CoG Vice Chair replacing Mutahi Kahiga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kahiga resigned after facing widespread criticism for remarks he made following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Two police officers killed in Al-Shabaab IED attack in Garissa
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The Border Patrol Unit vehicle was attacked by Al-Shabaab militants who had planted an IED on the road before setting it off as the vehicle approached...

CJ Koome reaffirms Judiciary’s commitment to child protection, announces expanded reforms
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

CJ Martha Koome described the Children Act 2022 as a transformative framework that demands full implementation.

Resurfaced clips fuel anger after Kenya’s 8-0 loss to Senegal
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

The defeat marked Kenya’s heaviest loss in nearly half a century, dating back to their 9-0 collapse against Zambia in 1978, and laid bare the gulf in...

Bariis: Beginner’s guide to making the perfect Somali rice
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 19, 2025

Traditionally, Bariis is served on a large platter, garnished with fried caramelised onions, nuts, or raisins, often accompanied by sauce or stew such...

Senate Bill proposes five-year jail term, Sh2 million fine for livestock thieves
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

If enacted, the Bill is expected to provide pastoralist communities with stronger legal safeguards and institutional support, aiming to reduce livesto...

Toilets can make Africa’s roads safer, according to this new study
The Conversation  |  Nov 19, 2025

Research has shown that people who cannot urinate when their bladder is full experience cognitive or attention impairment that is equivalent to stayin...

Haiti, Panama and Curaçao seal historic World Cup spots
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

Haiti’s qualification marks one of the standout stories of the campaign, but it was only the beginning of a night filled with history across the Carib...

Ruto orders all hospitals to report every maternal and child death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children...

Cloudflare explains cause of widespread internet outage
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 19, 2025

The outage was resolved in stages, with Cloudflare deploying a fix around 5:42 pm, and its dashboard services coming back online shortly beforehand.

FKF President Hussein Mohammed issues apology after Harambee Stars' 8-0 collapse
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s frustrations boiled over in the 62nd minute when assistant coach Vasili Manousakis was sent off for arguing with the referee.

Report finds added sugar in Nestlé baby cereals across Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 19, 2025

The results show that one serving of Cerelac in Africa contains close to six grams of added sugar on average, roughly equal to one and a half sugar cu...

MSF demands protection of civilians after deadly attack in Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The violence occurred shortly after 5:30 am when gunmen stormed the area and opened fire on sleeping residents.

Governor Sakaja moves Geoffrey Mosiria from Environment to Customer Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The changes, which take effect immediately, see officers shifted to new roles as the county seeks to strengthen management in key sectors.

National Assembly probes tea bonus disparities after farmer complaints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

On Tuesday, two separate teams visited factories in both the western and eastern Rift to gather first-hand data and compare practices, focusing on fac...

Nairobi, Kiambu lead Kenya’s insurance uptake as rural counties lag
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The report links higher insurance uptake to counties with stronger formal employment, thriving businesses, better literacy rates, and more stable hous...

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