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Revolutionising TB Diagnosis: High-tech machine delivers results in three hours
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 28, 2025

To mark TB Awareness Week, the facility is conducting free TB testing, aiming to reach those who might otherwise go undiagnosed.

Kenyan youth activists in Kamukunji stand in solidarity with Palestine on last Friday of Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 28, 2025

The group further condemned the forced displacement of Palestinian families and accused the Israeli government of committing acts of genocide through...

UNICEF: Global funding cuts put 14 million children at risk of malnutrition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

UNICEF has warned that at least 14 million children could face disruptions in nutrition programmes.

Sudanese on Nile island in capital recount paramilitary repression
Amina Wako  |  Mar 28, 2025

Tuti island, with its green landscape overlooking the majestic Nile waters, was once one of Sudan's most soothing spots, offering relaxation in a nati...

TikToker Maria Kamunge released on Sh5 million bond in Mauritius job scam case
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 28, 2025

Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina granted the bond on Friday morning even after the prosecution team opposed her release, requesting an additional seven d...

Race for IEBC seats heats up as candidates face vetting panel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

The vetting exercise comes at a crucial time as the country seeks to reform the electoral body ahead of future elections. The selection panel is expec...

Security chiefs warn Kenyans against 'Ruto Must Go' chants
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

He further addressed concerns about growing dissatisfaction among citizens, stating, "So, wakati watu wanaamua kwamba tumechoka na hii serikali, na ml...

Kenya must look outward or risk being overrun, NIS boss Noordin Haji warns
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 28, 2025

With his lecture, Noordin signaled a shift in tone for Kenya's spy agency—one that now sees public engagement and transparency as essential to navigat...

Somalia receives armored military equipment from AU to boost security infrastructure
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 28, 2025

This support comes at a critical moment as Somalia strengthens its institutions and prepares to assume full security responsibility in the future.

Water Resources Authority issues flooding advisory as rivers swell
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The advisory warns that while most river basins are flowing at normal levels, some are approaching the flood alarm stage.

Regional bodies call for restraint in South Sudan as tensions rise after Machar’s arrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said such developments undermine the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Su...

Isiolo leaders demand justice after shooting of MCA Burat Ward
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo condemned the attack, expressing his concern over the safety of political leaders in the county.

Kenya deploys police officers to South Sudan amid escalating tensions after Machar's arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

President William Ruto on Thursday said he had called President Kiir to discuss the situation leading to Machar’s arrest and detention.

A mother's search for truth: Jacinta Kabiru’s agony over her son's fate in Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The conflicting reports have left Jacinta in emotional turmoil, uncertain whether to grieve or hold on to the hope that her son is still alive.

TPLF rejects Ethiopia PM’s call to nominate Tigray interim president, says it violates Pretoria agreement
Addis Standard  |  Mar 27, 2025

It also accused the federal government of neglecting rehabilitation efforts in Tigray and hindering the delivery of essential commodities.

Audit reveals ethnic bias in employment in Kenya's public universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The MPs noted that some universities and colleges have been hiring staff primarily from the same ethnic community as their Vice-Chancellors or Princip...

Court orders NLC to pay Sh187 million compensation to ranch over SGR land acquisition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

In its ruling, the court found that NLC had acted negligently and fraudulently by awarding compensation to individuals who were not legally entitled t...

IEBC commissioner interviews begin today after selection panel shortlists 105 candidates
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The process, which started Thursday, will run until April 25, 2025, with candidates appearing before the panel according to a pre-arranged schedule.

Nairobi County turns to new firm for garbage collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The move has sparked heated debates over legality, financial transparency, and the impact on private contractors.

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