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Over 700 illegal firearms surrendered as Murkomen says State will burn guns once tally hits 1,000
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

He provided a breakdown of the progress: Baringo has surrendered 370 firearms, while Elgeyo Marakwet has crossed the 300 mark. Murkomen, however, note...

Kenya Lionesses reach quarterfinals after a 37–0 win against Ghana
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Sharp, disciplined, and confident in possession, Kenya dictated the tempo from the kickoff, with Grace Adhiambo finishing off a smooth attacking seque...

DRC and M23 rebels sign Doha Peace Framework in bid to end conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 15, 2025

Qatar's chief negotiator, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, hailed the deal as "historic," while cautioning that lasting peace would require "confidence, mutual r...

Police Bullets extend perfect start as Gideon Starlets celebrate first-ever WPL victory
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Police continued to dictate proceedings even after the break. Second-half substitute Rebecca Okwaro made it 3–0 in the 72nd minute, and Medina Abubaka...

KeNHA announces two-week traffic disruption on Thika - Kilimambogo (A3) Road
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

In a statement, the authority said the works are scheduled to run daily from Friday, November 14, 2025, to Monday, December 1, 2025.

Stakeholders warn of increased FGM cases in Wajir during long school holiday
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2025

Participants noted that the long holiday season is traditionally a high-risk period when FGM cases spike across the predominantly conservative Somali...

AU congratulates Ethiopia on winning bid to host COP32 in Addis Ababa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

The AUC highlighted that Ethiopia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has championed bold climate initiatives, specifically citing its...

Ethiopia confirms Marburg virus disease outbreak, nine cases reported so far
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Ethiopian government's efforts, noting that the "rapid and transparent response" by the...

ODM at 20: Babu Owino warns of mass action over cost of living, questions new appointments
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

Owino also used the national platform to issue a stern warning to the national government, promising a return to mass action if the economic situation...

Tech drives Africa’s private capital boom as Q3 deals surge to Sh646 billion
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 15, 2025

Within IT, application software (7 per cent of all transactions) and consumer digital services (6 per cent) were the dominant sub-sectors, together re...

Lewa, KWS launch vulture tracking project to boost raptor conservation
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2025

Two vultures - a white-backed vulture and a Rüppell's vulture - have been fitted with lightweight, solar-powered tracking tags designed to monitor the...

Power utilities raise clean energy investment plans by 26 per cent in major Net Zero push
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 15, 2025

COP30 CEO Ana Toni said delivering on global goals for tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 will only be possible if grids...

Safaricom announces early-morning Fuliza system upgrade on November 17
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will r...

ODM turns 20 amid deepening rift over the party's future, 'broad-based' deal
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 15, 2025

Differences in tone, thought, and political direction among party leaders have exposed a widening rift that could jeopardise ODM’s future.

MSF raises alarm over extreme malnutrition as Sudan crisis deepens
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Thousands of families live in makeshift camps with little access to clean water, food, or hygiene services, leading to a cholera outbreak and rising c...

How ATPU busted prominent lawyer over alleged terror financing linked to ISIS
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The lawyer is reported to have played a role in the financing and facilitation of the movement of youth to Somalia, from where they would cross over t...

Spotify expands social features with 'Messages' rollout in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 15, 2025

The update is designed to make it easier for listeners to recommend tracks, albums, and episodes to friends without leaving the platform.

Mathare United host Kakamega Homeboyz as week eight fixtures kick off
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

The day’s headline match sees 2008 champions Mathare United host a strong Kakamega Homeboyz side at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

How to bake a tasty mini chicken pie at home for friends and family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 15, 2025

Whether you are hosting friends, preparing a homemade snack, or adding variety to family dinners, mini chicken pies shaped like samosas are a delightf...

UNHCR warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Kordofan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

UNHCR notes that women and girls have been subjected to rape and other sexual violence, while parents search for missing children separated during the...

MPs pledge support for Naivasha fishing community amid pollution, oversight concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

According to a statement shared by Parliament, the community will receive two designated fish landing sites, a cold storage unit, market stalls, and a...

US senators call for review of Washington’s ties with Tanzania after deadly polls
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The senators described the October 29 elections as a sham, citing vote manipulation, abductions, and state-sponsored suppression.

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...

Three senior NYS officials suspended in Sh2 billion scandal probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The Auditor General’s report for the year ending June 30, 2024, details systemic weaknesses at NYS, including poor governance, stalled projects, and f...

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agricultural products
New Times  |  Nov 15, 2025

The ban had been imposed in December 2017 on the importation of meat, dairy and milk products, fruits and vegetables from South Africa.

Kenya Met forecasts intermittent showers, cold nights over next five days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

While the Highland East counties are expected to experience moderate rainfall, heavier showers and thunderstorms are predicted in the Rift Valley and...

Sudan's army chief says "no truce" with paramilitary forces
XINHUA  |  Nov 15, 2025

Al-Burhan stressed that the Sudanese people will not accept the RSF or its supporters, calling on the international community to "collect the weapons...

Sudan war: Aid teams plead for access to thousands trapped in El Fasher
UN News  |  Nov 15, 2025

According to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, nearly 100,000 people have fled El Fasher and villages close by in the last two weeks alone.

Rare eastern black rhino calf born in Chyulu Hills, boosting critically endangered population
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

The calf was born to a first-time mother named Namunyak, which means “blessed” in Maa. Researchers estimate the baby to be about six months old, thoug...

Postpartum haemorrhage: How Kenya’s Roaming Blood Bank initiative is saving mothers' lives
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 14, 2025

Postpartum haemorrhage remains one of the deadliest complications of childbirth, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of women every year. Globally...

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