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Mpox cases in Ethiopia rise to 18
XINHUA  |  Jun 06, 2025

Ethiopia reported its first mpox case on May 25 when a 21-day-old infant tested positive in Moyale near the Kenyan border.

Why toddlers need more greens: Nutritionist shares essential vegetable tips for parents
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 06, 2025

All vegetables are essential, but the earlier they are introduced, the better.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir declares state of emergency in Warrap, Unity states over rising insecurity
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 06, 2025

The decree empowers the government to deploy additional security forces and authorises "all necessary measures" to restore order in the conflict-hit a...

African leaders commit to ending cholera epidemic by 2030
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 06, 2025

Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan are among the hardest-hit countries.

Kenyan UK Visa applicants face new biometric, document rules
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

VFS Global said it is expanding waiting areas, adjusting passport collection procedures, and revising entry protocols after receiving complaints from...

State proposes new PBO Act rules for civil society operations
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 06, 2025

In undertaking its mandate, the Central Bank may vet proposed significant shareholders, proposed beneficial owners, proposed directors and senior offi...

KRA defends new vehicles valuation list, citing economic shifts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 06, 2025

KRA noted that this will be the first revision to the list since 2019, adding that significant economic changes and technological advancements in the...

Weatherman warns of continued heavy rains, strong winds across Kenya until Monday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

The advisory also warns of strong southerly to south-eastern winds, particularly in coastal areas and in parts of the South-eastern lowlands, North-ea...

Refugees in Kenya to access SIM cards, mobile money under new regulations
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 06, 2025

This change gives refugees greater access to more services in line with the government-led Shirika Plan that seeks to foster socioeconomic inclusion o...

UDA summons two nominated MCAs over links to Gachagua's party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

According to the summons, UDA says both leaders wore branded merchandise of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) during a political event on May 15,...

Rome Diamond League: Beatrice Chebet takes on Tsegay, Omanyala faces America’s finest
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 06, 2025

Kenya’s top track stars are in action tonight at the Rome Diamond League, with Beatrice Chebet and Ferdinand Omanyala leading a strong contingent agai...

Kitui MCA Cyrus Musyoka, alias "Wa Mathina" arrested again over suspected theft
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 06, 2025

Criminal records show that Wa Mathina had been charged several times at the Makadara law courts, Nairobi, and a warrant of arrest had been issued befo...

Kenya’s refugee integration plan criticised over poor public involvement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Other committee members expressed concern over environmental degradation linked to refugee settlements and the uneven distribution o

KEPSA calls on banks to raise lending to private businesses to 15 per cent to spur growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

The alliance emphasised the need for banks to shift towards lending based on cash flow for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, rather th...

Senators want 42 levies imposed on tea sector scrapped, say they are hurting farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Kirinyaga Senator James Murango revealed that the tea industry is subjected to numerous taxes, including eight collected by the KRA.

IPOA probes police shooting that left three dead in Narok
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

The victims were reportedly shot after police allegedly opened fire on a group of individuals said to have invaded private land within the Angama Cons...

Muslims across Kenya mark Eid-ul-Adha with prayers and sacrifice
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 06, 2025

Most sermons during the morning prayers focused on the meaning of Eid-ul-Adha, the importance of the Hajj pilgrimage, and the act of Qurbani, the ritu...

Rose Njeri narrates four-day ordeal behind bars over Finance Bill website
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Detained at Pangani Police Station, she endured long, isolating nights in uncomfortable conditions, gaining a new appreciation for the hardships many...

Land wrangles behind Ang'ata Barikoi violence, PS Nixon Korir tells MPs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

He said the land was officially registered under the Ang'ata Barikoi Farmers’ Cooperative Society on September 18, 1996. However, the society has nev...

Free education in jeopardy as CS Ogamba reveals only half of school funds released
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

MPs have raised the alarm over delays in the disbursement of capitation funds to schools, warning that the financial strain could undermine the provis...

Senators demand urgent Ministry of Health action on child deaths from drug-resistant infections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 06, 2025

The legislators faulted weak regulation, poor diagnostic systems and inadequate medical infrastructure in Kenya as among issues accelerating the misus...

Harambee Starlets set for CECAFA opener against Burundi
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 05, 2025

Harambee Starlets will begin their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign on June 14 against Burundi in Tanzania. The tournament will also serve...

Mediheal probe: Foreigners paid Sh30m for kidneys as Kenyan donors got a fraction, MPs told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur, who is also the whistleblower in the matter, laid bare the extent of the scandal, implicating a sprawling syndicate that...

CBK expands list of licensed digital lenders as review of 700 applications continues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

In a statement on Thursday, CBK said the approvals are part of an ongoing review of over 700 applications it has received since March 2022.

Cooperative clean-up: Oparanya targets non-compliant societies in major sector reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

CS Oparanya directed that all cooperative societies, including unions, national cooperative organisations, and apex cooperatives, must file their annu...

Kenya ranked Africa’s top ICT regulator, 20th globally in ITU report
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 05, 2025

The ITU, which is the UN’s specialised agency for information and communication technologies, ranked Kenya 20th globally out of 194 countries assessed...

Proposed law to stop hospitals from detaining bodies, demanding upfront emergency fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

If passed, it will make it illegal for hospitals to detain bodies over unpaid dues where families can prove they genuinely cannot pay.

Youth redefine ‘good jobs’ amid rising unemployment, skills gaps and AI fears
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 06, 2025

Esther Kimotho, a 28-year-old civil engineer based in Nairobi, says that for her, a good job is one where she feels respected and emotionally balanced...

AU warns Trump’s travel ban threatens decades of Africa-US cooperation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 05, 2025

AUC chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf acknowledged the US government's sovereign right to protect its borders and ensure the security of its citizens...

Somalia’s forces enforce door-to-door voter registration in Mogadishu ahead of historic polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

Local media reports indicate that in addition to house-to-house visits, residents are being stopped in public spaces, including markets and bus statio...

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