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Judiciary holds historic 'closing of files' ceremony to honour fallen judicial officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

CJ Koome said Monicah Kivuti's killing was an attack on judicial independence and a reminder of the urgent need to protect judicial officers.

Government to review SHA packages amid calls for better cancer care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 19, 2025

A major focus of the review is the oncology package, which is currently capped at Sh550,000.

Revenue raise, prudent debt key to Africa’s 2026 upgraded growth prospects - IMF
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 19, 2025

The IMF warns that without decisive reforms in taxation, public spending efficiency and borrowing practices, the region risks falling short of its med...

Major global emitters off track, no country strong enough to meet climate targets - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 19, 2025

As delegates negotiate new climate commitments at COP30, the Index’s findings signal an urgent need for stronger political will and accelerated implem...

Judge urges feuding siblings to end 30-year succession battle, orders mediation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

The High Court expressed frustration that the dispute, first triggered by the death of the family patriarch almost half a century ago, has resurfaced...

Report warns of widening gap in Africa’s cyber resilience as attacks surge
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The report found that most African countries ' legal and prosecutorial frameworks were inadequate, underscoring systemic gaps in national cyber resili...

Human Rights body flags risky provisions in Computer Misuse Act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate on...

Transporters issue 7-day ultimatum over empty container backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be...

Hope rises in Thika’s Kiandutu slum as long-neglected community sees historic transformation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

From its beginnings in the 1960s as a makeshift settlement for migrant laborers, Kiandutu is now transforming into a thriving community with land titl...

Communications Authority dismisses claims of mandatory biometric data for SIM registration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Reports indicated that subscribers might be asked to provide DNA, fingerprints, or retinal scans when registering new lines, raising concerns about pr...

Ferdinand Waititu secures Sh53 million bank guarantee, eyes possible release from Kamiti
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The guarantee, once deposited, would pave the way for Ferdinand Waititu's freedom, however, the bond terms issued earlier in the hate-speech case stil...

Alleged KDF impostor arraigned over fraudulent recruitment operation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

Joshua Mutui Muimi was arrested on Monday after police allegedly found him dressed in full Kenya Air Force uniform, complete with a name tag, while is...

Outcry as Communications Authority proposes DNA rule for SIM registration
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 18, 2025

The draft regulations, which have been published for public review, dramatically expand the type of personal data telcos must collect from subscribers...

DCI arrests suspected fake KDF officer accused of defrauding job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

According to DCI in a statement on Tuesday, Muimi had been collecting money from hopeful youth by issuing fake admission letters and claiming he had t...

Ministry warns Kenyans on escalating antibiotic resistance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry stressed that antimicrobials remain a cornerstone in fighting infections in people...

African activists rally and challenge COP30 agenda
DW News  |  Nov 18, 2025

While COP30 negotiators refined official climate goals, the People's Summit exposed injustices and demanded reparations, with hundreds of organisation...

How a common virus may trigger lupus: New insights into the role of Epstein–Barr virus
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 18, 2025

Groundbreaking study uncovers how the common Epstein–Barr virus hijacks immune cells, potentially triggering lupus and other autoimmune diseases in su...

Nigeria’s new terror threat: JNIM is spreading but it’s not too late to act
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Insecurity in the Sahel region is worsening. Violent extremist groups are entering new territories such as Nigeria and parts of coastal West African s...

Lake Victoria Fish farming booming but pollution and disease are wiping out millions: How to reduce losses
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Improved production practices can reduce the need for antibiotics, while coordinated monitoring and cross-sector collaboration promote their responsib...

Kenyans to have their say on Bill granting controversial diplomatic protections
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 18, 2025

By opening public participation on the new amendment, Kenya appears to be seeking to restore confidence in a process that has come under increasing sc...

ICC prosecutors seeks life sentence for Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb over Darfur atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The case stems from the early years of the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when non-Arab communities rose against the Khartoum government, accu...

Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in August 2024, has been living in exile in India, which has declined requests to extradite her.

More than 40 Indians feared dead in Saudi Arabia bus crash
DW News  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Times of India paper quoted unnamed officials as saying that 45 passengers were aboard the bus while reportedly travelling from Mecca to Medina.

Nyamira MCAs launch third impeachment bid against Governor Amos Nyaribo
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The motion, sponsored by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, seeks to remove Nyaribo from office over a number of claims, including violation of t...

Suspected cyberattack renders multiple Kenyan Government websites inaccessible
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and I...

New Bill requires international NGOs to hire two-thirds Kenyan staff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Privileges and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to ensure that expatriates make up no more than one-third of staff and narrows the scope of...

Why are so few environmental criminals on Interpol’s ‘most wanted' list?
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Interpol’s red notices are one of the few ways to understand international law enforcement priorities. When nations submit a red notice, these alerts...

Indigenous voices at COP30: The Amazon speaks – will the world listen?
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

For climate finance to be successful, Indigenous communities must be able to adapt funding schemes to their own sharing and decision-making traditions...

Tanzania's Taifa Group Limited secures green light for Sh16 billion LPG plant in Kenya
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The entry of a multinational conglomerate from Tanzania into the Kenyan market is expected to shake up the energy industry, forcing prices downwards.

Senators call for real-time CCTV monitoring in all cells to curb police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns over reports of police brutality, harassment and unexplained deaths in custody.

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