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Weatherman warns of heavy rains, as Cyclone Chenge approaches Kenyan coastline
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The weatherman said the system could bring rough seas and strong winds exceeding 25 knots along southern coastal areas.

Lamu residents demand greater inclusion in minorities Bill
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Participants also urged that future consultations be more inclusive, transparent, and locally driven.

Mombasa County expands specialised care for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Governor Abdulswamad said these steps were necessary to ensure that children with lifelong conditions receive consistent medical support without havin...

Religious leaders reject state bid to regulate faith-based groups, cite threat to worship freedom
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The draft proposal seeks to establish a Religious Affairs Commission under a new statutory framework to oversee religious institutions.

We are slaughtered, and no one hears us- Gaza journalists testify at Istanbul Tribunal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The four-day public session at Istanbul University marks the culmination of a year-long effort by international jurists, scholars, and civil society f...

Two Cameroon opposition figures arrested as country waits for election results
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

Cameroon’s electoral body is expected to announce the official results on Monday. In the meantime, opposition supporters have staged protests across s...

EAC deploys 67-member mission to observe Tanzania’s elections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The team includes members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), representatives from National Electoral Commissions, National Human Rights...

Beyond birth: The silent struggles of teenage mothers
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 25, 2025

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adolescent girls face numerous risks during pregnancy and childbirth that contribute to higher rates...

Libya rescues 49 Sudanese migrants off western coast
XINHUA  |  Oct 25, 2025

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the General Administration of Coast Security, which operates under the internationally recognised...

Motorists slam 30-year Chinese concession on Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Motorists Association of Kenya accused the government of subjecting travellers heading west to unnecessary costs while other road users enjoy free...

Kenya outshines neighbours in media coverage of SGBV, femicide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The study, which analysed coverage from January 2024 to April 2025, shows that Kenya produced 54 per cent of all stories published or aired on the sub...

Tanzania declares October 29 a public holiday for national elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 24, 2025

The declaration follows an earlier announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which set October 29, 2025, as the official d...

Refugee youth rewrite their future through film in Dadaab
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 24, 2025

The film tells the story of a young girl who, after becoming pregnant in school, defies the odds to return and excel in her education.

Democracy in Ivory Coast under scrutiny ahead of election
DW News  |  Oct 25, 2025

As Ivory Coast heads into a pivotal presidential election, five candidates are competing amid calls for reform and reconciliation in a poll set agains...

Nine fridge habits that could be ruining your food
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 24, 2025

Experts recommend spacing out containers and keeping vents clear. If your fridge is always full, consider decluttering or reorganizing by category.

Study finds Covid-19 mRNA vaccines may boost cancer immunotherapy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 24, 2025

Researchers discovered that patients who received an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, within roughly 100 days of starting im...

China Road and Bridge Corporation, NSSF endorsed for mega Rironi–Mau Summit Road upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

The decision follows the evaluation of feasibility studies for the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu (A8 South) road projects.

Cameroon on edge amid protests, arrests and internet blackout after election dispute
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Internet monitoring group NetBlocks confirmed the outage and warned that it could hinder coverage of developments across the country.

Heartbroken Endarasha Academy parents left in limbo as fire inquest stalls over missing DCI files
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2025

The inquest was recommended by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, which advised that the case be handled through a public inquiry.

World Marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich handed three-year ban for doping violation
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 23, 2025

Her suspension, which began on 19 April 2025, will run until April 2028, with all results recorded after 14 March 2025 disqualified.

‘We can’t produce what we don’t have’: Uganda declares Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo missing persons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

In Nairobi, civil society group Vocal Africa has written to the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, expressing deep concern over the activists’...

Tanzania's SGR train derails at Ruvu, operations temporarily halted
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 23, 2025

Photos and videos shared widely on social media showed part of the train off the tracks near a signal pole, drawing immediate public attention.

Cameroon court dismisses all election petitions, paving way for Biya’s eighth term
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

The ruling comes as 92-year-old President Paul Biya appears set to secure an eighth term, extending his decades-long rule over the Central African nat...

15,000 in Gaza await urgent medical evacuation amid fragile ceasefire
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

Despite the truce agreement stipulating that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt would reopen for the movement of people and aid, Israel...

Kenyan peacebuilder named 2025 Humanitarian Hero of the Year
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

The award was announced during the AidEx Humanitarian and Development Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Madagascar seeks Interpol red notice for ex-President Andry Rajoelina's ally linked to Boeing deal with Iran
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

Investigators allege that the aircraft deal was made possible through falsified registration documents issued under the name of Madagascar's Civil Avi...

Kenya appoints Severine Luyali as new Chief of Protocol
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Among her chief responsibilities is ensuring that no moment of embarrassment befalls the President or the First Lady — whether it's a misplaced flag,...

Suicide drones struck Sudan's capital Khartoum, forcing airport closure amid escalating attacks
XINHUA  |  Oct 23, 2025

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Khartoum.

Ivory Coast votes: Economic progress meets political exclusion in high-stakes election
DW News  |  Oct 22, 2025

With opposition figures barred and regional instability looming, Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential vote tests the resilience of its democracy and the su...

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