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EU, Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the EU Naval Force, by the time the naval teams boarded the dhow, the pirates had abandoned it, leaving the original crew onboard.

Report links corrupt officials to rising criminal networks in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Efforts to deter organised crime are undermined by corruption, lack of evidence, political influence, and resource constraints, leading to miscarriage...

Conservationists demand probe into relocation of orphaned giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2025

NECA is calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the relocation, with findings made public to ensure transparency and accoun...

Wajir South MP condemns relocation of orphaned giraffes to Nanyuki
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 11, 2025

The removal, he said, was carried out without any consultation or consent from local authorities, wildlife experts, or residents who had been part of...

Africa’s rapid drone expansion promises high-tech warfare but struggles to achieve strategic results
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2025

Armed drones from Turkey, China, and Iran are reshaping African conflicts, offering tactical strikes and surveillance—but vast terrain, limited infras...

Tanzanian woman's immune response yields antibody capable of halting most HIV variants
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 11, 2025

Scientists uncover a Tanzanian woman’s antibody that neutralizes nearly every HIV strain, offering new hope for prevention and treatment.

KWS moves reticulated Somali giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki in major conservation effort
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 10, 2025

Rescued from poaching threats, two endangered Somali giraffes are moved to Nanyuki Range Park to ensure their safety and natural development.

Historic move as Somali parliament approves tougher anti-piracy, anti-kidnapping law
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 10, 2025

The updated law strengthens Somalia’s fight against piracy and kidnapping, protecting seafarers, boosting maritime security, and supporting global tra...

Maraga honours devolution hero Odhiambo Mbai, vows to uphold constitutionalism and drive economy reforms in presidential bid
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 10, 2025

At the time of his death, Mbai was the chairman of the devolution committee at the constitutional conference at the Bomas. He played a key role in the...

MPs endorse new extradition rules with UAE, Italy and China
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The treaty covers offences including, but not limited to, crimes against life, terrorism and other serious offences, while setting clear grounds for m...

EU deploys warship to track suspected pirate mothership off Somalia
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2025

The deployment follows an attack early Monday on the Stolt Sagaland, a chemical tanker operated by Stolt Nielsen, near Mogadishu.

Petition filed in Ugandan court to nullify Gen Moses Ali’s nomination over age, health concerns
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 05, 2025

The petitioners contend that Ali's nomination is unconstitutional, given his advanced age and apparent physical frailty, which they maintain make him...

UAE gold imports from Sudan surge despite civil war, Swissaid report reveals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 05, 2025

Further, Swissaid accused the Gulf nation of acting as "a global hub for gold of dubious origin," with much of the Sudanese gold allegedly linked to t...

Businesswoman charged with stealing property worth Sh1.2 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 04, 2025

Mary Waithira Gikonyo appeared before Kibera Principal Magistrate Agnetta Ogonda, where she denied two counts — stealing and malicious damage to prope...

Jeremy Corbyn urges UK to halt arms sales to UAE over Sudan atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

Jeremy Corbyn cited recent reports tabled before the UN Security Council confirming the recovery of British-made weapons and military equipment from b...

East African shipping routes on edge after pirates attempt to hijack tanker in Somalia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Crew aboard the Stolt Sagaland repelled four armed attackers off the Somali coast, the first suspected piracy incident in the region since 2024.

Ex-SHA bosses among nine arrested as DCI cracks down on Sh17 million health fund scandal
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Detectives say the suspects, including former SHA bosses, conspired with clinic owners to siphon millions through falsified medical claims.

How birth poop and infections can put newborn babies’ lives in serious danger
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 29, 2025

In Kenya, the neonatal mortality rate stands at 21–22 per 1,000 live births, with sepsis responsible for approximately 16 per cent of these deaths — a...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, officials targeted in EACC corruption sweep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

EACC officers executed court-approved warrants during the exercise, seeking documents and evidence related to the multi-million shilling project.

Miraa Bill sparks debate over public health concerns, livelihoods in Wajir
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Under the proposed law, all miraa traders would be required to obtain operating licences and sell only in designated areas approved by the county. The...

Maraga warns Ruto’s Sh1.5 trillion Infrastructure Fund risks mismanagement, deepening debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Maraga accused the Ruto administration of a pattern of corruption and mismanagement, arguing that past scandals demonstrate how public funds have been...

Court orders detention of six Iranians in Sh8.2 billion narcotics case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

The vessel was intercepted on October 19 after intelligence reports indicated it was operating without proper identification and carrying illegal subs...

Six Iranians arrested as Kenya Navy seizes Sh8.2 billion meth haul in Indian Ocean
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 25, 2025

The vessel, identified as MV Mashallah, was intercepted about 630 kilometres east of Mombasa during a four-day multi-agency security operation dubbed...

EAC confirms investment-ready Kenya–Uganda Expressway, enhancing Mombasa port access
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The 256-kilometre Kisumu–Kakira Expressway will upgrade key trade routes, modernise border posts, and enhance connectivity across five EAC countries.

Maraga blasts Ruto for hurried signing ‘draconian’ laws on day of Raila’s death
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 21, 2025

Maraga, who was flanked by officials of his Green Movement Party of Kenya in Nairobi, said Ruto's action is a mockery of the Constitution and constitu...

Widow of Zimbabwe’s Tsvangirai attends Raila’s burial in Bondo, honouring decades of iconic friendship, opposition alliance
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 20, 2025

Elizabeth Macheka Tsvangirai joined mourners at Opoda Farm, where she spoke fondly of the enduring friendship between the two opposition icons who sha...

Cote d'Ivoire imposes two-month ban on political rallies to ensure election security
XINHUA  |  Oct 18, 2025

The decree stipulates that only demonstrations directly related to the October 25 presidential election process will be permitted, while all other pub...

Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo turns sombre as family prepares Raila Odinga’s grave
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2025

Images from the homestead showed Oburu, family members, and church leaders praying beside Jaramogi’s mausoleum before marking the ground for excavatio...

Githurai MCA asks EACC to probe Sh17 Million roadworks irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

The MCA has asked the EACC to investigate whether due process was followed in procurement, whether the payments were aligned with the actual work done...

Ex–CJ Maraga blasts Privatisation Bill, calls for transparency and public oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

Maraga said the Bill—which seeks to privatise state-owned enterprises—bypasses constitutional requirements for public participation and risks concentr...

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