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Jifora restaurant: The secret luxury spot transforming Eastleigh's dining scene
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 12, 2025

Jifora feels like a portal to another world – one where elegance, comfort, and hospitality blend effortlessly.

Why vintage silverware, cutlery are making a comeback on Kenyan tables
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 12, 2025

What was once dismissed as 'ushamba', old-fashioned and outdated, is now being celebrated for its charm, craftsmanship, and cultural resonance.

Nearly 5,000 killed in Haiti gang violence between October and June 2025 - UN
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

To help stabilise the situation, Kenya is leading a multinational support mission to assist the Haitian National Police. The team includes officers fr...

WFP receives Korean rice donation to feed 720,000 refugees in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The organisation said the contribution is the largest from Korea since the country began supporting refugees in Kenya in 2018.

WFP resumes emergency food airdrops in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 07, 2025

WFP aims to reach 470,000 people in Upper Nile and Northern Jonglei during the ongoing lean season, the hungriest period of the year that runs through...

Agriculture CS Kagwe pushes for leasing of idle public land to curb reliance on food imports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

Kagwe revealed that Kenya is facing severe shortages of key commodities such as rice, wheat, palm oil, cotton, and yellow maize, and urged the private...

Recipe: How to make spicy Nigerian Jollof rice
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 04, 2025

The name Jollof originates from the Jolof Empire, a Senegambian kingdom of the Wollof people. The dish is thought to have spread to Nigeria through tr...

613 killed near Gaza aid outlets as hospital is overwhelmed by injured patients- UN
DW News  |  Jul 04, 2025

More than 600 Palestinians have died near Gaza aid sites since late May, says the UN. Meanwhile, doctors say Gaza’s main hospital is now "one massive...

Most packaged foods in Kenya need health warning labels - report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

In Kenya, the sale of processed packaged foods surged by 16 per cent between 2018 and 2023. Over the same period, obesity rates have tripled since 200...

700,000 refugees in Kenya face severe hunger crisis after aid cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The group blamed the crisis on recent funding shortfalls following the withdrawal of vital humanitarian assistance by the United States and other dono...

Inflation holds steady at 3.8 per cent in June despite price pressures
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 01, 2025

Latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that while prices in key sectors such as food, housing, and transport rose, thei...

How I hosted the perfect Somali breakfast at my own home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 29, 2025

Hosting a Somali breakfast in your own home is not just about cooking, it is about entering an entirely different rhythm of life, one that revolves ar...

How to make muufo: Traditional Somali maize flatbread making a comeback in Nairobi kitchens
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 29, 2025

Historically, muufo was a staple meal served alongside suqaar (Somali stir-fried beef), maraq (Somali soup), or simply with sesame oil and a sprinkle...

Turkana communities empowered to embrace home-grown foods to tackle malnutrition
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

The department noted that the initiative targets areas with a high prevalence of underweight children, specifically in Lopur, Korinyang, Lokapel, Kale...

WFP to close Shire office, home to largest IDP population in Tigray; cites budget, operational restructuring
Addis Standard  |  Jun 26, 2025

The decision is part of a phased transition “launched in late 2024, in agreement with the Ethiopian government and donors,” to transfer food relief op...

Africa fueling global cropland growth as food demand intensifies - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2025

Much of the continent's cropland growth during the period under review was driven by increases in staple crops, such as maize, rice and wheat, particu...

Lamu County unveils refugee peacebuilding programme in Kiunga
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

The multi-pronged programme includes community dialogues, psychosocial support, legal awareness campaigns, and economic empowerment projects.

Why Eastleigh is Nairobi’s economic powerhouse: Stories of hustle, culture and community
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 22, 2025

Eastleigh does not just function, it thrives, powered by people who have turned challenges into opportunities and made their corner of Nairobi a symbo...

FDA approves groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Unlike daily PrEP pills or injections given every two months, the shot could be more appealing to people who struggle with adherence or wish to avoid...

More Gazans killed trying to get food, healthcare near to ‘full disaster’
UN News  |  Jun 18, 2025

The mass casualty event left “hundreds of casualties, completely overwhelming Nasser Medical Complex” in Khan Younis, said WHO’s Representative in the...

UN warns of looming famine in East Africa as conflict, climate shocks deepen hunger crisis
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 17, 2025

Notably, Sudan and South Sudan have been marked among the five hotspots facing an immediate risk of famine in the coming four months.

Maize, sugar and cooking oil prices to rise in June as spinach, cabbage to drop - CBK
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

The Agriculture Sector Survey released on Tuesday, June 17, notes that while cereal products will see price hikes, some fast-maturing vegetables are p...

Golden, Syrupy, and irresistible: Mastering kaimati, the Swahili sweet dumpling
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

Kaimati, also known as sweet dumplings or syrup-coated dough balls, is a traditional Swahili delicacy, continues to capture the hearts and taste buds...

Crispy, golden and comforting: How to make authentic viazi karai at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

This deep-fried potato delicacy, cherished for its crispy coating and rich flavour, is more than just food; it is a cultural experience.

Café Deli Koinange: A culinary haven blending flavour, art, and sustainability in Nairobi’s CBD
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

Café deli has established itself as a beloved spot in Nairobi’s food scene, boasting four branches across the city.

WFP warns of looming famine in Sudan’s capital as aid efforts falter amid funding crisis
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 11, 2025

Laurent Bukara, WFP’s Country Director in Sudan, described the hunger and desperation unfolding in parts of Khartoum as “severe.”

Clean hands, safe bites: Why everyday food habits matter more than you think
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 07, 2025

Beyond immediate health risks, unsafe food also accelerates the dangerous rise of antimicrobial resistance, making once-treatable infections harder an...

Eastleigh's hidden gem: Fadumahindi Restaurant offers tasty culinary delights and inclusivity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

This inviting eatery is a true gem, blending the warmth of hospitality with culinary excellence and a touch of modernity.

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