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Ruto dismisses claims of Uganda-Kenya rift over Indian Ocean access, urges media to stop negative narratives
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Ruto criticised sections of the media, claiming they had exaggerated Uganda’s stance on accessing the ocean.

Isiolo courts investors as county pushes public–private partnerships in economic transformation drive
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2025

KNCCI CEO K.K. Mutai praised Isiolo for its bold investments, saying the modern abattoir alone could reposition the county as a regional trade hub.

Over 3,000 road crash deaths spur festive season safety crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents since January, prompting senators to push the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the NTSA to imple...

Judiciary reports 17 per cent drop in fines collected for minor offences in 2023/24
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The report shows that fines accounted for 42.34 per cent of the Judiciary’s total revenue, while court fees remained the largest contributor at 47.35...

Kenya steps up border checks as Ethiopia confirms outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

The feature is appearing inside the Spotify app under a new migration tile, giving users the ability to transfer playlists from multiple services, inc...

Kanja says hunt for Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi still on, appeals to public for help
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

Jumaisi is the prime suspect in one of Kenya’s most disturbing murder investigations in recent years. His arrest in July 2024 followed the discovery o...

How follow-up programmes bridge treatment gap in non-communicable diseases
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 23, 2025

As of 2024, approximately 589 million adults aged 20 to 79 are living with diabetes, which equates to roughly one in nine adults worldwide. Projection...

Somalia faces worsening hunger with millions needing assistance
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 22, 2025

Aid agencies, including Save the Children, say the crisis is rapidly worsening and threatens to become a preventable, slow-motion catastrophe.

UN warns AI, anonymity fuel violence against women online
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Among those affected are women in leadership, business, and politics who face deepfakes, coordinated harassment, and gendered disinformation designed...

UAE, US top diplomats discuss Sudan ceasefire efforts
XINHUA  |  Nov 22, 2025

The US State Department said in a press release that the two sides "continued discussions on our collective efforts to achieve a humanitarian ceasefir...

Technology of freedom, risk of violence: Digital divide facing women in post-war Tigray
Addis Standard  |  Nov 22, 2025

Survivors of genocidal sexual and gender-based violence face renewed victimisation online, where AI-generated propaganda fuels stigma and hate.

Riparian corridor residents renew commitment to Nairobi River regeneration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Communities expressed strong support for the NRRP, pledging active participation while emphasising that the programme’s success relies on balancing in...

Senate summons Isiolo, Kericho governors for skipping audit hearings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The two were expected to answer questions regarding the 2023-24 financial reports, but both requested last-minute postponements that senators describe...

New Bill proposes hefty fines, jail terms for careless disposal of electronics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The proposed legislation requires the construction of recycling centres on at least 30 acres, with a safety buffer of no less than five acres from res...

IEBC dispatches ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Commissioner Hassan reported that most ballot papers have already been sent from the IEBC warehouse in Nairobi to the respective areas.

Blow to State as court declares eCitizen Sh50 charge illegal, halts mandatory school fee payment via platform
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 21, 2025

The High Court ruling by Justice Chacha Mwita had quashed a circular compelling parents to pay school fees exclusively through eCitizen and found that...

Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison warns Tusker ahead of Kasarani showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

Enock Morrison says last season’s slip-ups have not been forgotten and insists K’Ogalo are on a mission to reclaim every point they dropped.

Africa presses global financiers for bigger, better capital flows to power growth
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 21, 2025

At the heart of the summit’s outcomes was the continent’s persistent infrastructure and industrialisation gap, with delegates stressing that Africa st...

How to make Ethiopia's iconic beef stew, Sega Wat, at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 21, 2025

Its slow cooking process is seen as a reflection of Ethiopian communal dining traditions, unhurried, shared, and deeply rooted in heritage.

UK announces biggest overhaul of its legal migration model in 50 years
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Earned Settlement Model was unveiled Thursday as part of the UK government's Immigration White Paper to restore order and control to the immigrati...

President Ruto enacts Capital Markets, County Funding and State Enterprises laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with addition...

Garissa Referral Hospital stages surprise mass-casualty drill to gauge disaster preparedness
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 21, 2025

Kenya Red Cross Garissa branch coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the simulation successfully activated multiple emergency components.

Nairobi County proposes new rules to strengthen school feeding programme oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The reforms come amid rising concerns over Dishi na County, Governor Johnson Sakaja’s flagship programme, which has faced scrutiny after an audit reve...

Senate demands swift compliance with disability access in public offices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Senators warned that non-compliance would no longer be tolerated and called for urgent corrective measures across all government institutions.

Committee calls for unified legal framework for commercial state-owned enterprises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The legislation is designed to turn state firms into commercially disciplined entities while ensuring they contribute effectively to the national trea...

US bars Mandela Foundation Chair in latest diplomatic flashpoint with South Africa
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 21, 2025

Pandor said she received an email from the US Consulate earlier this week informing her that her multiple-entry visitor visa had been cancelled.

Two tables, one war: Life amid ceasefire in Israel and Gaza
XINHUA  |  Nov 21, 2025

There is still a long way to go before people can find an answer to that question - not in promises or temporary pauses, but in days of uninterrupted...

What’s at stake in the COP30 negotiations?
UN News  |  Nov 21, 2025

With the planet heating at record speed and climate disasters intensifying, cutting emissions and adapting to impacts dominate the agenda.

Cultural victory as Ethiopia recovers 12 artefacts taken to Germany in the 1920s
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The century-old crowns, shields and paintings were handed over to Addis Ababa University in a milestone cultural restitution.

Senators order agencies to reconcile records on injured police officers’ claims amid conflicting figures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Details showed that while SHA reported paying over 1,500 claims worth Sh1.27 billion, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services had n...

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