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Kenya unveils new manufacturing blueprint to double exports by 2028
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 23, 2025

Spearheaded by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in partnership with the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, the strategy seeks to...

Speculation swirls on an African successor to Pope Francis
Reuters  |  Apr 23, 2025

A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is growing fastest, according...

Nyakang’o flags rising mismanagement as counties divert Sh13.2bn in unapproved payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

According to Nyakang’o, some counties are paying bills that have not been approved, resulting in a delay in settling the legitimate pending bills that...

Kinshasa flood disaster highlights deadly mix of rapid urban growth and poor infrastructure
The Conversation  |  Apr 23, 2025

Of Kinshasa’s two flood risks, the impact of Congo River flooding can be observed in large cities located along major rivers, and typically peaks arou...

Safaricom technician abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera
Amina Wako  |  Apr 22, 2025

Around 10 militants, armed with AK-47 rifles and a PKM machine gun, ambushed a fuel tanker transporting supplies to Safaricom communication masts.

Missing persons cases linked to human trafficking in Northern Kenya - Interior CS Murkomen
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 22, 2025

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the individuals are affiliated with recruiting agencies or an organised group.

Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli probe into Gaza aid workers' killings not enough
Reuters  |  Apr 21, 2025

Younish Al-Khatib, chairman of the Palestinian Red Crescent, said he did not consider the measures taken by the Israeli military, which reprimanded on...

People’s pope: World mourns the passing of Pope Francis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

His death marks the end of a transformative and often tumultuous papacy defined by a deep commitment to the poor, calls for peace and efforts to moder...

The 'Fisherman's Ring' and breaking the lead seal - What happens when a pope dies
Reuters  |  Apr 21, 2025

The pope's camerlengo (chamberlain), Cardinal Kevin Farrell, officially confirms the death. He then seals the pope's private apartment and prepares th...

Pope Francis is dead, Vatican says in video statement
Reuters  |  Apr 21, 2025

He was 88, and had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia.

Israeli military review into killing of Gaza aid workers finds 'professional failures'
Reuters  |  Apr 20, 2025

The paramedics and other rescue workers were shot dead on March 23 near the southern Gaza city of Rafah and buried in a shallow grave.

Lion mauls Grade 7 girl near Nairobi National Park as elephant kills herder in Nyeri
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

The harrowing attack was witnessed by another teenager who immediately raised the alarm, prompting swift action from KWS rangers and emergency respons...

AI on the run: Robots join runners in historic Beijing Half marathon
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 20, 2025

The robots, ranging in shape and height from under 1.2 meters to as tall as 1.8 meters, were designed to mimic human running movements. Some of the ro...

MSF warns of desperate situation for persons displaced from Sudan's Zamzam camp
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 19, 2025

On April 11, the RSF and their allied armed groups stormed Zamzam, Sudan's largest displacement camp, which used to host at least 500,000 people near...

Survivors describe executions, arson in attack on Sudan's Zamzam camp
Reuters  |  Apr 19, 2025

The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group - two years into its conflict with Sudan's army - seized the massive camp in North Darfur a week ago in an...

Senate rejects proposal to ban county governments from hiring external law firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The report also highlights that county governments are under increased scrutiny over questionable spending on legal fees.

Wanyonyi, Chebet shine as Junior Starlets named Team of the Year at SOYA Awards
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 18, 2025

Olympic champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Beatrice Chebet were the biggest winners at the 2024 Sports Personality of the Year Awards, held Thursday nigh...

MPs order special audit of Nemis over suspected misallocation of education funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

As doubts over Nemis grow, MPs say the audit is necessary to safeguard public funds and ensure that no student is left behind due to data gaps.

Somali, US forces launch airstrike in Middle Shabelle, kill 12 Al-Shabaab militants
Amina Wako  |  Apr 17, 2025

This latest operation is part of intensified military efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia, working closely with international allies, particu...

National Assembly suspends bill granting Sh15bn tax exemptions to 14 firms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula granted the request, allowing the Finance and National Planning Committee more time to examine whether the exemptions on capi...

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