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Outrage in Garissa as lecturer Ochieng Minudi killed in suspected gang attack
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 12, 2025

Garissa Peace Chairman Hassan Osman Shurie also condemned the killing and urged authorities to act swiftly to apprehend the suspects.

EACC probing governors, county officials in 16 counties over multi-billion shillings graft claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Counties under examination include Nakuru, Nairobi, Migori, Vihiga, West Pokot, Kajiado, Marsabit, Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Homa Bay, Wajir, Samburu, Maku...

Ruto’s envoy shake-up: Diplomatic appointees stuck in limbo amid quiet reassignments
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 08, 2025

Some envoys have been quietly reassigned, while others remain in limbo, underscoring persistent administrative confusion within Nairobi’s foreign serv...

FKF President Hussein Mohammed, Donholm Seniors' Abdalla appointed to key FIFA committees
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

FKF President Hussein Mohammed has been appointed as a member of the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee, while FKF National Executive Committee (N...

Somalia to introduce Swahili in schools and universities to strengthen East African integration
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 08, 2025

The president’s call marks the first time Somalia has moved to formally incorporate Swahili as a working and instructional language alongside Somali,...

MPs probe Transport Department over budget implementation, parastatal overspending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

For the financial year, the Department received a total budget of Sh48.036 billion, with Sh18.72 billion earmarked for recurrent expenditure and Sh29....

Chebukati’s widow, Olekina, Osoro and Junet among 68 nominated for 2025 national honours
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The public has been given an opportunity to raise objections or provide input on the nominees. Any submissions must be sent to [email protected]...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh moves to end political standoff with Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

The duo, who have for months been at odds over federal power-sharing and state autonomy, are expected to discuss ways of rebuilding trust and strength...

Somali leaders make peace push with future council launch in Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 02, 2025

The leaders said the Somali Future Council was designed to advance those goals and provide a framework for addressing differences through discussion r...

Ethiopia makes history as first IGAD nation to secure WHO’s top medicine safety rating
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The recognition, announced by WHO, highlights Ethiopia’s strengthened regulatory framework, ensuring that medicines, vaccines, and other medical produ...

Kenya’s envoy Mohamed Ruwange presents credentials to Saudi Crown Prince amid recall uncertainty
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 01, 2025

Should Ruwange—who has yet to complete the standard four-year ambassadorial term—be recalled, his replacement could wait nearly a year or more to pres...

Somalia to begin drilling first oil block in coming months, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announces
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 30, 2025

In October 2024, the Turkish oil exploration vessel, Oruç Reis, conducted seismic surveys in three areas where Türkiye holds exploration licenses.

Lamu family cries for justice as fisherman is abducted from home in Kiunga
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 30, 2025

Authorities, however, have offered little reassurance. Lamu County Commissioner Wesley Koech told journalists he was unaware of any security operation...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh rules out indirect polls, backs one-person, one-vote
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan dismissed claims that leaders might seek to extend their terms or revive the clan-based power-sharing system that has shaped Somali p...

Somali president opens new parliament session with security and reform agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan praised lawmakers for passing a series of laws that he said have strengthened Somalia’s political institutions, enhanced national sec...

Rights groups welcome moving of Baby Pendo's case to Kisumu, push for speady prosecution
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

They added that unless the Judiciary now takes firm control of the timetable and resists further attempts to stall, survivors will continue to wait wi...

Hussein Mohammed warns against hooliganism in FKF sanctioned matches
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 24, 2025

FKF chief Hussein Mohammed revealed that the federation will urgently set up statutory and standing committees, including disciplinary and appeals com...

Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh, dies
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 24, 2025

The Royal Court confirmed his death in a statement, noting that funeral prayers were held at Riyadh's Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque after Asr prayers...

Sudanese artists display exhibitions in Nairobi to rally for peace
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 20, 2025

Exiled Sudanese journalist and human rights defender Khalid Mohammed told the Eastleigh Voice that the exhibition is significant because it tells the...

DCI orders release of journalist Collins Kweyu from Central Police Station
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 19, 2025

He told colleagues he was investigating claims that the magistrate in question had received a bribe to rule in favour of one of the parties in a case...

FKF boss confident in Rising Starlets ahead of Ethiopia World Cup qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

Hussein assured the country that the federation had taken all necessary steps to prepare the squad for the upcoming challenge.

FKF to boost club revenue in SportPesa League by developing merchandising culture
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

FKF is working on creating a system and format that will make it easier for fans to purchase official merchandise, both for the national teams and for...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh announces new visa rules for foreign passport holders
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 18, 2025

He said that no Somali citizen is able to travel to another country using a Somali passport without first applying for a visa, and therefore, the same...

Somali President Hassan calls for dialogue on Nile River dispute, reaffirms strategic ties with Egypt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 17, 2025

President Hassan highlighted that the disagreements over the use and management of the Nile River should not become a source of division in the region...

Inside FKF’s Sh1.12 billion sponsorship deal with SportPesa
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 17, 2025

The agreement, unveiled on Tuesday, September 16, by SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri and FKF President Hussein Mohammed, will inject Sh85 million in the...

Four TikTokers arrested over viral video mocking Somali president
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 17, 2025

This is not the first time TikTok users have been jailed in Somalia, but it is the first case involving a direct swipe at the president.

How to make delicious Hawaiian pizza at home for friends and family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 12, 2025

Interestingly, the preference for pineapple on pizza may reflect broader taste habits. People who enjoy it often appreciate contrasting flavours, such...

Somali intelligence kills Al-Shabaab leader behind presidential convoy attack
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The death of the militant adds to the heavy casualties suffered by the terrorist group this year, following heightened operations that have weakened i...

Court grants bail to SSU officers linked to kidnapping and killing of two foreigners, Kenyan driver
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 08, 2025

The disappearance of Zaid, Zulfiqar, and their driver sparked national and international outrage, heightening pressure on the government over rising c...

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