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MPs demand tough action on reckless miraa drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The matter was raised during a debate in the National Assembly, where several MPs shared personal experiences and concerns about the safety risks pose...

Sudan urges ICJ to hold UAE accountable for genocide in Darfur and halt support to RSF
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Specifically, Sudan wants the court to compel the UAE to stop all forms of assistance to the RSF, which it argues has enabled the militia to carry out...

Sudan’s war isn’t nearly over – Armed civilian groups are rising
The Conversation  |  Apr 13, 2025

Neighbourhood defence units have emerged in urban areas like El-Gezira in central Sudan, El-Fasher in North Darfur, Al-Dalang in South Kordofan, El-Ob...

UAE says companies sanctioned by US over Sudan war not operating in the Emirates
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2025

The UAE says it is cooperating with Washington and conducting its own probe into the entities and individuals involved.

Kenya extends oil supply agreement with three Gulf companies, Bloomberg News reports
Reuters  |  Apr 04, 2025

Saudi Aramco, Emirates National Oil and Abu Dhabi National Oil will continue to supply gasoline, diesel, kerosene and jet fuel to the East African nat...

Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking to reporters later on Sunday on Air Force One, Trump said he is going to make a decision on the secondary tariffs based on whether Tehran mak...

Eid ul-Fitr in Gaza shadowed by bleakness as Israeli bombardment continues
XINHUA  |  Mar 31, 2025

As dawn broke, Abu Mohammed Abed stood in front of a dilapidated tent in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, wiping away his tears as he struggled to comfor...

Seven in custody over assault of woman at Nyamira burial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The suspects are accused of forcing the victim to participate in a traditional burial ritual against her will and physically assaulting her when she r...

Outrage as rights groups condemn widow’s assault in Nyamira
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

The woman was forcibly dragged and beaten by a group of men after refusing to take part in a burial ritual for her late ex-husband, an act that has be...

Insurance fraud up 45% in Q3 2024, motor industry lead surge - regulator
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 25, 2025

Most cases emanated from the motor industry, with fraudulent motor accidents recording 16 cases, up from two in the previous corresponding quarter.

Ex-Health CAS Mwangangi, Isingira among 12 candidates shortlisted for SHA chief executive job
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The vacancy arose following the suspension of Elijah Wachira in November 2024, amid investigations into his professional conduct and performance. Inga...

Opinion: How Somaliland built thriving democracy from ashes of war, defying Africa’s election odds
Addis Standard  |  Mar 21, 2025

In a country levelled to the ground, rebuilding from the ashes of destruction required both sacrifice and resources.

Somaliland says countries seeking to engage it on Palestine must first recognise its sovereignty
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 19, 2025

Abdirahman said Somaliland’s primary focus remains on securing international recognition and that it is working to prove itself as a stable and democr...

Kenya's diplomatic fumble in Ghana exposes rift in Ruto's administration
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

Two successive ambassadorial nominees publicly declined their postings in under a year—a rare and politically embarrassing occurrence that has sparked...

Meru MCAs spent Sh3 million on unbudgeted legal fees for Mwangaza’s impeachment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2025

Gathungu, in her report ending June 2024, indicates that the county assembly engaged a private law firm to provide legal services for the impeachment...

Governor Mutuma: This is how I plan to restore Meru’s glory
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Mutuma takes over from former Governor Kawira Mwangaza, who was impeached and removed from office after the High Court upheld her impeachment on March...

Mwangaza moves to Court of Appeal to overturn ruling on her impeachment
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 17, 2025

She argues that her appeal raises arguable questions of both law and fact for determination, and she intends to pursue the appeal against the entire j...

Kenya and IMF agree to start formal talks on new lending programme
Reuters  |  Mar 17, 2025

Kenya needs continued support to keep its economy on track after its debt-servicing costs surged due to a borrowing spree over the past decade.

Isaac Mutuma sworn in as fourth Meru governor succeeding Kawira Mwangaza
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Meru leaders have urged Governor Mutuma to unite the county which has been marred by political strife since Mwangaza’s election in 2022.

Unremitted pension contributions rise to Sh57 billion, threatening retirees' security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

A recent RBA survey highlighted the hardships facing retirees, with 57 per cent of pensioners stating that their savings were inadequate to sustain th...

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