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US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations calls for probe into Tanzania election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Committee stressed that any investigation must be independent and immediate. “There must be an independent investigation into these tragic acts im...

Tanzania cancels Independence Day celebrations amid outrage over alleged killings
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 25, 2025

Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said the budget allocated for festivities would instead be redirected to repair public infrastructure damaged during th...

MPs fault State officers over mismanaged road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

They also recommends that the National Treasury, Inspectorate of State Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General carry out annual training f...

Ugandan police accuse NUP supporters of attacking officers at Bobi Wine rally
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Police condemned the violence and warned that anyone involved in such acts would face strict action.

Why City Hall moved hospital accounts to Sidian Bank- Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The decision has faced scrutiny from some political leaders who raised concerns about transparency. However, the county has directed all Level 4 and 5...

Why are schools still unsafe in Nigeria?
DW News  |  Nov 25, 2025

The mass abductions came after a warning by US President Donald Trump of military action against Nigeria over the alleged persecution of Christians in...

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Fernando Dias declares victory in presidential race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has experienced repeated instability since gaining independence from Portugal more than 50 years ago, including multiple coups and attem...

How one teen mom defied stigma, rebuilt her future and became a role model for others
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

From shame and whispers in her village to empowerment and professional success, Rawder Kidula’s journey shows how parental support and resilience can...

Gambia hosts Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma amid post-election crisis
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Tchiroma, a former minister and once a close ally of President Biya, has declared himself the rightful winner of the October 12 vote and vowed to reje...

Somali President Hassan fires back after ex-leader Farmaajo’s warning on economic crisis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Farmajo warns of severe economic hardship in Somalia, claiming government inaction, while President Hassan Sheikh defends his administration's efforts...

Nigeria’s Tinubu redirects police from VIPs to combat rising kidnappings, orders 30,000 new recruits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

The move affecting approximately 100,000 officers comes days after more than 300 schoolchildren from St. Mary's Private Catholic School in Papiri, wer...

Senator Omtatah files petition seeking to declare National Tallying Centre unconstitutional in presidential elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

The petitioner, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, argues that the current system of centralised verification not only duplicates work already done at the c...

Media council cracks down on unapproved opinion polls ahead of by-elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

The council emphasised that these polls are both illegal and misleading, as they do not adhere to scientific or professional standards.

50 students escape captivity after abduction from Catholic school in Nigeria
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

Kidnappings for ransom have become an increasing threat to schools in Nigeria, particularly in the north-central and northwestern regions.

Bungoma shock Gideon, Kayole shine, Ulinzi back on track as Kisumu–Zetech match abandoned
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 23, 2025

Bungoma shock Gideon Starlets, Kayole thrash Kisped, Ulinzi return to winning ways as FKF Women’s Premier League weekend delivers drama and chaos.

Voters head to polls in Guinea-Bissau after opposition party excluded
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has a long history of political instability, with multiple coups and attempted takeovers since gaining independence from Portugal more t...

Over 3,000 road crash deaths spur festive season safety crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents since January, prompting senators to push the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the NTSA to imple...

Stuck at 25MB? Here are five easy ways to send large files
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 23, 2025

For anyone sending heavy media such as HD videos, raw images, software files, or large documents, these tools provide seamless alternatives that work...

UAE, US top diplomats discuss Sudan ceasefire efforts
XINHUA  |  Nov 22, 2025

The US State Department said in a press release that the two sides "continued discussions on our collective efforts to achieve a humanitarian ceasefir...

Kagame, Emir of Qatar highlight deepening ties after Kigali visit
New Times  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Qatari leader arrived in Kigali on Thursday, November 20, and was received by his host, President Kagame, at Kigali International Airport.

Kisumu All Starlets host Zetech as Ulinzi, Kayole eye vital FKF WPL points
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 22, 2025

With form, confidence and league positions all on the line, the FKF Women’s Premier League promises another round of compelling action.

Technology of freedom, risk of violence: Digital divide facing women in post-war Tigray
Addis Standard  |  Nov 22, 2025

Survivors of genocidal sexual and gender-based violence face renewed victimisation online, where AI-generated propaganda fuels stigma and hate.

Riparian corridor residents renew commitment to Nairobi River regeneration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Communities expressed strong support for the NRRP, pledging active participation while emphasising that the programme’s success relies on balancing in...

Gaza: Two children killed every day during fragile ceasefire, says UNICEF
UN News  |  Nov 22, 2025

According to UNICEF, at least 67 children have been killed in “conflict-related incidents” since the Hamas-Israel pause in hostilities was announced o...

Families demand resettlement as 31 landslide victims are laid to rest in Chesongoch
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Bishop added that activities on the steep slopes had accelerated land degradation and poor land management, contributing to mass wasting. He remin...

CS Kagwe orders integrated pest management to save macadamia nuts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

Speaking during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, including Macadamia Association of Kenya Chairperson Jane Maigua, Kagwe was told that...

Supreme Court to receive title deed by December 25, says DP Kithure Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

DP Kithure Kindiki asked Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to ensure the process is completed within the set timeline.

Maraga stakes campaign on integrity, rejects handouts in presidential quest
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 21, 2025

Critics have dismissed his presidential bid, pointing to his lack of financial muscle, branding him poor, miserly, and a spoiler. Yet Maraga remains u...

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