kufi Stories

The cultural story behind Muslim men’s headwear and its global fashion influence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 07, 2025

In Muslim communities worldwide, men’s headwear such as the kufi, taqiyah, and ghutra reflects this blend of tradition and style.

Motorists urged to exercise caution as fresh cracks appear on repaired Nakuru–Eldoret Highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

The warning comes after the sinkhole reappeared on Friday, September 5, just 48 hours after KeNHA repaired the section.

Kenya reaffirms commitment to Haiti peace mission despite challenges
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2025

Both leaders noted that the MSS has made significant progress in addressing Haiti’s security challenges by strengthening security operations, supporti...

EACC asked to investigate Nakuru Governor Kihika over Sh7.8 billion stalled projects, Sh1 million incomplete toilet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

The governor further came under scrutiny for authorising the hiring of private law firms without approval from the county attorney.

Kituo Cha Sheria moves to court over suspension of inmates’ medical services
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 03, 2025

Kituo Cha Sheria now wants the court to issue interim orders compelling both the Ministry of Health and Mbagathi Hospital to resume admitting and trea...

Penalties on pending bills surge by Sh3.7 billion, hitting Sh25.28 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

Figures released by the Controller of Budget (CoB) show that fines and interest linked to pending bills increased to Sh25.28 billion from Sh21.58 bill...

From fires to missing children: How Eastleigh’s communal spirit responds to crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Eastleigh’s communal spirit is rooted in Islam, whose teachings emphasise shared responsibility and the belief that each neighbour’s well-being is a c...

Kenyan police officer killed in Haiti accident identified
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve was killed on August 31, 2025, after two armoured MaxxPro vehicles were involved in a tragic crash along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Vill...

Mombasa ASK show organisers hike ticket prices ahead of annual event
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2025

The exhibition, which runs from Wednesday, September 3, to Sunday, September 7, is themed 'Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiative fo...

Govt plans to scrap repeated fingerprint requirement for clearance certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

He explained that the vision is to have a central platform where citizens’ fingerprints and records are safely stored, removing the repetitive steps t...

AirAsia X's exit leaves Kenya and Malaysia without direct flight link
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 01, 2025

AirAsia X, the long-haul subsidiary of Malaysia's pioneering low-cost carrier, is grounding its direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi effect...

Curfew imposed in Mau Narok after deadly clashes in Tipis and Mwisho wa Lami
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

The violence, which continued into Sunday morning, forced the closure of the Nakuru–Narok road after residents blocked it with burning tyres.

KUPPET demands release of capitation funds amid cash crunch in schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2025

Milemba recalled that last term ended earlier than scheduled because of similar funding delays, insisting that the government must urgently act to avo...

Indiscipline to blame for Nairobi–Nakuru Highway gridlock, says KeNHA
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2025

KeNHA urged motorists to observe lane discipline and avoid overlapping, saying that this will make it impossible to ease the congestion.

Teachers who resigned or were dismissed after April 2018 eligible for pension, says TSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2025

Under the new deal, resignation or dismissal no longer leads to total loss of benefits, as those leaving service will now qualify for gratuity and pen...

Traffic chaos in Mombasa after KeNHA closed Makupa–Changamwe section for road works
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 28, 2025

KeNHA has stationed police officers and marshals at strategic points to guide motorists through diversions until the road reopens.

Court sets September 6 deadline in terror case against Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 28, 2025

Prosecution counsel James Machira had requested 14 more days, saying investigations were at an advanced stage.

Kembi Gitura resigns as KU hospital board chair, says he "won’t live a lie" under Ruto’s administration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

He said many of his supporters questioned why he accepted the appointment despite being a fierce critic of UDA during the 2022 elections.

Inside Githurai Social Justice Centre, where community voices refuse to be silenced
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The Githurai Social Justice Centre, which today forms a key part of a growing movement across Nairobi's informal settlements, providing a space where...

Rising stray dog population in Kamukunji spark public health and safety concerns
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 26, 2025

Locals attribute this to rising piles of uncollected garbage, open landfills and generally unhygienic conditions that attract and sustain the dogs.

US suspends chikungunya vaccine after reports of severe side effects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

Ixchiq is one of only two vaccines approved by the FDA for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that mainly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions...

Kenya to review Special Economic Zones framework to end abuse by real estate developers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Officials argue that speculative real estate projects are exploiting the SEZ programme, potentially undermining its primary purpose of fostering indus...

DR Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Joseph Kabila
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

The charges also relate to alleged crimes against humanity, including massacres of civilians in eastern Congo.

Student numbers triple at TTCs as government eases admission criteria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Statistics show enrolment at TTCs has risen from 10,000 students in 2021 to more than 27,000 currently following the reforms.

KUCCPS extends TVET application deadline for September 2025 intake
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 22, 2025

The intake targets KCSE holders from 2000 to 2024, who can apply for diploma, craft, and artisan certificate programmes with the following minimum gra...

Audit reveals 80 hospitals, including KUTRRH and Mama Lucy, lack title deeds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

The audit further shows that 36 other hospitals had various idle assets, including medical equipment, motor vehicles and unserviceable property that w...

Teacher shortages worsen as KUPPET calls for fast-tracked promotions, recruitment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The union also criticised counties for mismanaging essential services such as healthcare, cautioning that placing education under devolved units would...

Grassroots football in Kwale helps girls tackle teenage pregnancies and child marriages
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2025

Football is becoming a tool of empowerment, giving girls in Kwale County not only the chance to play but also to lead, learn and dream beyond societal...

Unions push for stand-alone junior schools, teachers cite stalled career growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

They want junior schools to be recognised as a stand-alone tier, separate from both primary and senior schools.

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