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Relief for tea farmers as subsidised fertiliser arrives at Mombasa Port after months of delay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

The KTDA boss noted that the ongoing short rains had slightly slowed down offloading operations, but the association is collaborating closely with the...

Madagascar steps down as SADC chair to focus on national recovery and reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

The interim government said the move was prompted by “the evolving national political context” and the need to concentrate resources on the ongoing Re...

LSK demands probe into alleged judicial misconduct at Maua Law Courts, accuses magistrates of shielding officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

LSK accused the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) of shielding errant officers.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital performs first lung removal surgery
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 02, 2025

In a statement on November 1, the Ministry of Health revealed that the operation was carried out on a mother of eight who had been suffering from a se...

Schools told to set up lactation rooms as PS Muthoni pushes for maternal support
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 01, 2025

Her appeal comes at a time when Kenya's breastfeeding rates have plateaued at around 60 per cent, remaining largely unchanged for over a decade, under...

Motorists association blames poor planning for two-day traffic snarl-up which paralysed Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

MAK blamed the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Roads Ministry for failing to ensure the timely completion of key projects, including...

How to make Kac Kac, the crispy Somali tea biscuits
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 01, 2025

Once a humble snack enjoyed alongside sweet Somali tea, Kac Kac has found new life in bakeries, cafes, and social media feeds worldwide.

Study finds genetic link between ADHD and criminal behaviour
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 01, 2025

Globally, ADHD affects about 5-7 percent of children and teenagers and around 2.5 percent of adults. It is often associated with negative life outcome...

Rain turns deadly in Garissa, killing over 500 livestock
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 01, 2025

As dusk settled over Shimbirey and Saka, the smell of wet soil filled the air. The same rain that took their herd away continued to fall gently, each...

Done! Dennis Ombachi turns balcony into Kenya’s culinary embassy
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 01, 2025

With more than 2.3 million TikTok followers and 1.4 million on Instagram, he's become Kenya's unlikely ambassador of gastrodiplomacy - using food as a...

Canada, Norway, UK condemn post-election violence in Tanzania
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Tension in the country escalated as citizens took to the streets, alleging that the elections were manipulated to favour President Samia Suluhu Hassan...

President Ruto warns against bribery as ID replacement fees scrapped
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

By urging the public to report anyone asking for cash for ID services, Ruto said the government will not tolerate corruption in the processing of nati...

Sudan war: Could involved foreign powers stop the war there?
DW News  |  Nov 01, 2025

Sudan's warring factions depend on external support. What do Egypt, the UAE, Iran and Turkey want in Sudan? And could they exert enough influence to s...

Tens of thousands fleeing on foot amid atrocities in Sudan’s El Fasher
UN News  |  Nov 01, 2025

The RSF militia which grew out of the genocidal violence of the Darfur conflict 20 years ago, has been locked in a brutal conflict with the Sudanese A...

Health Ministry tops list of NHIF debtors with Sh7.8 billion owed- RUPHA
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

In a post shared by the association, RUPHA said the Ministry of Health, headed by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, owes the largest share at Sh7.8 billio...

Ombudsman’s office suspends CEO, two other senior officials amid gross misconduct allegations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The CAJ also promised to keep the public informed of all material developments as the proceedings advance.

SHA board names 23 assistant directors following competitive recruitment process
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The new leaders are expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency and oversight in critical areas of the authority’s operations.

Water crisis deepens in Iftin Ward, Garissa, as residents demand boreholes and water tanks to ease shortages
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 31, 2025

Led by community representative Mahat Mohamed, the residents said the existing infrastructure, two boreholes and one elevated tank, can no longer sust...

Top 10 most used languages for web content
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 31, 2025

Japanese accounts for 5.2 per cent, while French and Portuguese stand at 4.4 and 4 per cent respectively, reflecting their growing influence online.

ICJ tells Israel to let UN aid flow into Gaza – but UN’s own failures throughout the war loom large
The Conversation  |  Nov 01, 2025

In its verdict, the ICJ unanimously reaffirmed that the use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited under international law. The court also...

Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard
The Conversation  |  Oct 31, 2025

What makes Melissa so alarming isn’t just its size and strength, but the speed with which it became so powerful. In a single day, it exploded from a m...

UN warns of ‘darker hell’ in El-Fasher after RSF seizes city
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 31, 2025

The Security Council previously sanctioned RSF commanders for violence and human-rights violations.

Senator Sifuna blasts National Assembly over county budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Sifuna said the cuts were punitive measures aimed at forcing county governments to comply with decisions they had not agreed to.

Government tables Bill to boost inclusion of marginalised communities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

The Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities Bill, 2025, now open for public input, outlines measures to ensure that every community is represen...

Interior Ministry seeks Sh4.2 billion to fund free national ID program
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Each card costs about Sh400 to produce, with additional expenses bringing the total to around Sh700 per card.

‘Blood on the sand, blood on the hands’: UN decries world’s failure as Sudan’s El Fasher falls
UN News  |  Oct 31, 2025

Nearly 500 patients and their companions were reportedly killed in the Saudi Maternity Hospital, one of numerous health facilities targeted in the fig...

Kenya and UK celebrate gains against violent extremism at Ethiopia and Somalia borders
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The Sh2.5 billion Deris Wanaag programme combines community dialogue, early warning systems, and targeted interventions to curb Al-Shabaab and boost b...

Over 15,000 flee Sudan's El Fasher amid RSF attacks on civilians
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 30, 2025

The Sudanese Doctors Network warned of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe in Tawila if international agencies do not intervene urgently.

Narok health officials sound alarm on fake cholera vaccination drives amid rising cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

According to health officials, the vaccination drive will be accompanied by hygiene and sanitation sensitisation campaigns to ensure maximum protectio...

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