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Finnish court jails Nigerian-born activist Simon Ekpa for six years on terror charges
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 01, 2025

The Päijät-Häme District Court in southern Finland delivered the unanimous ruling, finding that Ekpa attempted to advance the Biafra cause through unl...

DPP, EACC enter plea bargain with ex-Migori Governor Okoth Obado in Sh505 million graft case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 01, 2025

Obado is charged alongside his four children and 11 others for embezzlement of funds while he was still a governor

Rights groups demand KNCHR to take charge of compensation plan for protest victims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 30, 2025

The group noted that the panel that was created through a Presidential Proclamation on August 6, 2025, and a gazette notice published on August 25, 20...

KHRC raises alarm over police surveillance of Human Rights Watch official
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 30, 2025

According to HRW, on the evening of August 23, a group of six men, believed to be plain-clothes officers, parked three vehicles at a local police stat...

Kenya backs IGAD's initiative to boost pandemic preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2025

The programme aims to enhance the capacity of countries in early detection, rapid response, and effective management of pandemics across the IGAD regi...

Editors, reporters challenged to adopt AI but maintain human oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 30, 2025

Kenya Editors Guild Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo said the training offered valuable insights into AI’s potential in African newsrooms.

Government disburses Sh23.16 billion to university, TVET students
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

The Universities Fund and HELB have already disbursed funds to 802,159 university and TVET students nationwide, with upkeep funds being sent directly...

Explainer: Why defamation is a civil, not a criminal offence
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 29, 2025

In many jurisdictions, defamation is no longer a crime but a civil matter, enabling victims to seek compensation without risking free expression.

Indiscipline to blame for Nairobi–Nakuru Highway gridlock, says KeNHA
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2025

KeNHA urged motorists to observe lane discipline and avoid overlapping, saying that this will make it impossible to ease the congestion.

KNCHR nominee admits victims’ compensation panel encroaches on commission
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2025

President William Ruto this week gazetted a panel of experts, led by constitutional adviser Makau Mutua, to oversee compensation for victims of public...

Somalia rolls out new e-Visa system to ease travel, boost security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2025

Isxaaq Hassan Taakow, Director of the Department of Foreigners and Entry Permits, said the system has built-in checks to ensure smooth operation.

AI in African newsrooms: Can artificial intelligence help tell Africa’s story accurately and at scale?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 29, 2025

Using the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an example, panellists showed how structured storytelling timelines, actors, data can “inoculate” audiences. Stil...

Planned gas price controls draw mixed reactions from dealers
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 28, 2025

The move, which aims to stabilise retail prices and curb exploitation, comes amid a rise in illegal gas dealers and growing concern over market price...

Hussein Khalid: Police brutality, rights violations persist 15 years after 2010 Constitution
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 28, 2025

According to Hussein, the implementation of the Constitution promulgated in August 2010 has been fraught with challenges, as the state has consistentl...

Results for private candidates who sat May/June 2025 exams are ready- KNEC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

In Nairobi, results can be collected at the Foreign Examinations Office located at the New Mitihani House. In Mombasa, candidates are required to go t...

Former Somalia police chief Zakia Hussen appointed AU senior policing adviser
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 28, 2025

The senior officer said she looks forward to sharing her experiences from “the other side”, referring to Somalia, which has long been the recipient of...

South Africa opposition leader Malema convicted of hate speech over remarks during 2022 rally
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 28, 2025

In its ruling on Wednesday, the court maintained that Malema "demonstrated an intent to incite harm", noting that while it is okay to criticise someon...

IGAD climate centre predicts below-average rains in Eastern and Northern Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Counties in the west could exceed 300 millimetres of rain, contrasting sharply with the less than 30 per cent chance of surpassing this threshold in t...

Court sets September 6 deadline in terror case against Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 28, 2025

Prosecution counsel James Machira had requested 14 more days, saying investigations were at an advanced stage.

IGAD hails Somalia agreement as milestone for national unity, peace
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu commended both parties for their leadership and political will, calling the agreement an important move towa...

DCI launches probe into rise of juvenile gangs in Nairobi's Umoja estate, environs
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 27, 2025

The move follows a viral clip shared on social media showing a group of boys engaged in violent clashes, which seriously injured one 15-year-old Joshu...

KHRC, civil rights organisations highlight governance failures on Katiba Day
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Commission highlighted executive overreach, weakened devolution, and rampant corruption as key obstacles preventing the country from fulfilling th...

Besigye orders lawyers to boycott Ugandan judge over bias
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

Lawyer Kato Tumusiime said Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, had given "clear instructions" to their legal team not to appear before Justice B...

IGAD urges vigilance as region hits key counter-terrorism milestones
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 27, 2025

Mandera County experienced abductions of government officials and IED attacks, while in Lamu County, there were ambushes on security patrols in the Bo...

Garissa farmers to benefit from Sh45 million irrigation project aimed at boosting food security
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

The 1,500-acre Bulla Adey Irrigation Scheme in Kora Kora will draw water from the River Tana to support farmers shifting from livestock to crop farmin...

Gachagua declares 2027 presidential bid, dismisses impeachment concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

When asked about concerns regarding his impeachment, Gachagua pointed out that the law allows individuals to seek elected office while appealing convi...

Gachagua declines to provide details on alleged Ruto-Al-Shabaab meetings, insists matter is under US investigation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Gachagua clarified that he was merely seeking a response from President Ruto, noting that the claims originated from the US Senate.

Gachagua reveals ministries, reforms he negotiated with Ruto for 2022 votes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Among the positions, he said, included the ministries of Interior, Finance, Agriculture, Water, Lands, Trade and the Attorney General, which were part...

Kenya Airways blames grounded fleet, weak demand for Sh12.15 billion half-year loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

According to the airline’s financial disclosures, the drop was driven by a 14 per cent decline in passenger numbers and reduced capacity, which cut in...

ICPAC forecasts drier, warmer conditions for Eastern Africa as 2025 ends
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Regions including south-western Ethiopia, north-western Kenya, central to northern Uganda, most of Rwanda, and western Burundi are expected to have eq...

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