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Eastleigh residents find unity, joy in Eid-ul-Adha celebrations amidst harsh economic times
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 06, 2025

For Hassan, who has been selling goats for over a decade, Eid-ul-Adha isn’t just a religious celebration — it’s the most important time of the year fo...

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...

Government launches youth registration for 113,000 climate jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

He explained that Climate WorX is a transitional employment and social protection programme that targets labour-intensive public works in three main a...

In Pictures: Muslims countrywide celebrate Eid-ul-Adha
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jun 06, 2025

Muslim residents in Eastleigh and across the country performed the special Eid prayers early on Friday morning. This early prayer schedule allows suff...

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...

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.

Chad suspends visas for US citizens in retaliation for inclusion in travel ban
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 05, 2025

Chad joins seven other African countries affected by Washington's travel ban.

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...

EACC recovers 4.9 acres of illegally allocated public land in Loresho worth over Sh400m
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 05, 2025

The recovery follows a ruling delivered by Justice Ogutu Mboya of the Environment and Land Court, which noted that the land was not available for allo...

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...

Human rights groups condemn government inaction as teenage pregnancies surge in Lamu
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 05, 2025

MUHURI noted that many of these pregnancies stemmed from rape, defilement, and early marriages, indicating widespread violations of girls’ rights.

Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu dies at 68 in South Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

His daughter, Tasila Lungu, confirmed his passing in a video posted on the Facebook page of the Patriotic Front (PF) party, the political outfit he le...

Senate committee chair steps down after he’s accused of bias in Natembeya audit hearing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

The dramatic moment unfolded during the Senate Agriculture, Blue Economy and Livestock Committee session on Thursday, when Governor Natembeya tabled a...

DR Congo bans media from covering former president Kabila, allies
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

According to CSAC Chief Christian Bosembe, media houses that fail to adhere to the directive will have their operations suspended entirely.

Government cracks down on rising misuse of Ozempic for weight loss
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 05, 2025

Originally intended as a treatment for diabetes, the drug has increasingly been used for weight loss, with reports also emerging about counterfeit ver...

Explainer: What you need to know about the Burundi elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

Voters will be choosing MPs to sit in the National Assembly, which has 123 members.

Public inquiry begins into Mediheal organ trafficking allegations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

The investigation comes amid alarming allegations that Mediheal has been removing kidneys from vulnerable Kenyans for Sh294,000 and selling them abroa...

Trump bans travel to US by nationals from 12 countries including Somalia, Sudan and Congo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

Trump added that the list will be subject to revision while noting that other countries can be added to it in future.

Muslims in Eastleigh, rest of Kenya observe the Day of Arafah through fasting
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 05, 2025

While it is not compulsory for those not on pilgrimage, it is widely practised by Muslims who are not performing the Hajj.

Court dismisses MP Salasya’s bid to reclaim firearm, cites lack of jurisdiction and evidence
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 04, 2025

Principal Magistrate Peter Mutai also dismissed Peter Salasya’s claims of being tortured in custody, citing a lack of evidence.

SOS Children’s Villages rallies Sh882m to address Somalia’s growing humanitarian crisis
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 04, 2025

The appeal, which runs until April 2026, targets key areas such as nutrition, health, clean water, education, child protection, and food security.

Eastleigh comes alive with festive spirit as residents gear up for Eid-Ul-Adha amid tough economy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 04, 2025

In Eastleigh, mothers are seen guiding their children through crowded malls and shopping streets as they search for the perfect outfits for the Eid ce...

Kenyan Muslim organisations launch Sh5.4 million Udhiyah programme for Gaza amid deepening humanitarian crisis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 04, 2025

The donation will fund the Gaza-Udhiyah programme, which involves the slaughtering of cattle in Egypt.

Interior CS Murkomen declares Friday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid-ul-Adha honours Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail (Ishmael), in obedien...

Sudan's warring sides trade blame after five aid workers killed in attack on UN convoy
XINHUA  |  Jun 04, 2025

The convoy, comprising 15 trucks delivering emergency food and nutrition supplies to famine-stricken El Fasher, was struck late Monday in the Al-Koma...

Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha: The two major Muslim holidays and what they mean
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 03, 2025

“Eid-ul-Fitr is observed on one day, right after Ramadan, while Eid-ul-Adha is marked over a few days following an optional 10-day fasting period. Ani...

FIDA-Kenya demands government to drop all charges against Rose Njeri
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 03, 2025

The federation reaffirmed its dedication to defending the rights of women and all citizens to participate in civic and democratic spaces freely and sa...

Turkey deploys 500 special forces to Somalia to combat Al-Shabaab
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

They will join the 500 special forces officers deployed to Mogadishu in April 2025 as part of a planned 2,500-strong unit aimed at boosting Somalia's...

Government launches national ID registration for 18-year-old secondary school students
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

The State Department for Immigration and Citizen Service said this will help students avoid delays in accessing tertiary education, job opportunities,...

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