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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Hostages were expected to be released within hours of the start of the ceasefire, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended...

KDF soldiers showcase how culture, climate change are connected during annual event
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 18, 2025

Calls are being made for people to return to positive traditional practices that helped conserve the environment, as highlighted during this year's Na...

IMF's board approves second review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion programme
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

The IMF's role in Ethiopia's debt overhaul has come under criticism from some quarters, including from World Bank staff, who questioned the conclusion...

Africa set for stronger growth in 2025 as global prospect remains subdued- report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 18, 2025

The percentage of experts forecasting stronger growth for Sub-Saharan Africa has increased to 78% this year, up from 65% last year, signalling a posit...

IF Elfsborg ready to sell Timothy Ouma amid growing European interest
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 17, 2025

European clubs SK Slavia Praha and AS Saint-Etienne are vying to sign Kenyan midfielder Timothy Noor Babu Ouma from IF Elfsborg. The 20-year-old, curr...

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al...

Pastoralist communities urged to adopt modern agriculture amid climate change
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 17, 2025

The school project has been successful since inception and will be extended to many ASAL schools where parents were grappling with the impacts of drou...

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

Prisons officer to remain in custody for 21 days for inciting rebellion
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kuria is also under investigation for allegedly publishing False Information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

Immigration department faces backlash over controversial foreign visitors’ insurance tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has weighed in on the matter, warning that the restricted tender violates several procurement laws.

MPs cut short long recess to consider reports on President Ruto's Cabinet, PSC nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Wetang'ula directed MPs to gather in the chamber on Thursday at 3 pm to discuss the draft report and make conclusions.

How Lamu County has strategised to curb land grabbing, selling of ancestral land to outsiders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.

Treasury projects Sh4.49 trillion budget for 2025/26 financial year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The largest share of the National Government’s allocation goes to the Executive, which is set to receive Sh2.68 trillion, accounting for 59.8 per cent...

Explainer: Was Farah Maalim’s expulsion by Wiper Party lawful?
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Political Parties Act stipulates that a party member can only be expelled for violating the party’s constitution, and only after being afforded a...

MP Farah Maalim expelled from Wiper Party over controversial remarks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kalonzo expressed concern over Maalim’s conduct, stating that the expulsion was necessary to uphold the party’s principles.

Dutch government confirms receiving over 300 emails from Kenyans opposing planned monarchs' visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking on behalf of the Government Information Service, acknowledged awareness of the reported human rights v...

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

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