Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Stories

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie honoured with two European literary awards
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

Kenyan author Auma Obama, half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, delivered the speech celebrating Adichie’s achievements.

Government steps up security in Mombasa to curb rising gang activity
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2025

During Mashujaa Day celebrations in Mombasa, County Commissioner Mohamed Noor vowed to stamp out criminal gangs, boost public safety, and drive major...

Namibia declares mpox outbreak after confirmed case in Swakopmund
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

Namibia’s Health Ministry confirmed the first mpox case in Swakopmund, saying the patient is stable and isolated as authorities trace contacts and mon...

Last Ebola patient discharged as WHO starts countdown to end DRC outbreak
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 19, 2025

A total of 43 people have died, with most of the cases and deaths concentrated in Bulape and Dikolo, which together account for more than three-quarte...

Orengo to Ruto: Preserving political parties is the true way to honour Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Orengo further reaffirmed the importance of ODM and its ideology, stressing that the party must be preserved and its founding principles upheld. He co...

Man who caned Raila Odinga in 2014 seeks forgiveness as he pays tribute to fallen leader
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

The attack occurred on September 29, 2014, during an Okoa Kenya rally in Kinango, organised by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD), which w...

Governor Orengo announces special vigil site for Raila Odinga mourners in Bondo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2025

The governor called on Kenyans, particularly those in Nyanza, to exercise patience and maintain peace during the mourning period, assuring that both t...

Widow of Kasarani shooting victim recounts final moments with husband before tragedy
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 17, 2025

Brenda Akoth said he left home early in the morning for work against her wishes. For some reason, she felt uneasy about him leaving the house that day...

DRC Government, M23 ink deal to establish mechanism for monitoring potential permanent ceasefire
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The agreement was signed on Tuesday, building on the Declaration of Principles signed in Doha, Qatar, on July 19, 2025, which laid the foundation for...

Staff allege mismanagement, favouritism at CAF under Mosengo-Omba
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

Confederation of African Football's Audit and Compliance Committee later said Mosengo-Omba attempted to influence the investigation to downplay its fi...

DPP calls for empathy-driven justice in defilement prosecutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

The DPP stressed that prosecutors must uphold legal standards while also demonstrating humanity, ensuring every case is handled with empathy and full...

EACC recovers Sh35 million government land near Bungoma State Lodge after court orders eviction of developer
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 13, 2025

According to court documents, the land was initially set aside by the government in 1961 for the construction of residential houses for senior public...

China, US are in a race for critical minerals: Why African countries need to make the rules
The Conversation  |  Oct 13, 2025

The question is what African countries are doing to take advantage of this demand for these critical minerals, especially to drive their own developme...

Over 80 per cent of health facilities in Eastern DRC left without humanitarian support, ICRC warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

A September 2025 assessment by the ICRC found that 85 per cent of facilities lack essential medicines and nearly 40 per cent have lost health-care sta...

DCP endorses Stanley Kenga for Magarini by-election after Chengo’s resignation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 05, 2025

Speaking in Magarini shortly after receiving the party ticket, Kenga lauded DCP’s leadership for what he termed a timely and strategic decision to bac...

Kilifi teacher arrested after pupil dies from alleged corporal punishment
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 02, 2025

According to police reports, the teacher, Ian Tembo, instructed Grade 8 pupils to kneel before punishing them. Some were caned while others were hit o...

Magarini mini-poll candidate quits DCP, slams leadership failures and grassroots neglect
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Although he expressed respect for the party leader’s “unwavering commitment” to DCP’s ideals, Ngumbao accused the party's national elections board and...

Hot day special: Why mango lassi is the drink of the season and how to make it
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 25, 2025

When mangoes, known as the “king of fruits”, meet creamy lassi, the result is the world-famous mango lassi, a perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and...

Afreximbank, KCB seal Sh103 billion deal to operationalise Vipingo SEZ
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 19, 2025

Vipingo SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship projects under the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), envisioned as a catalyst for attracting investment...

Kilifi set to become manufacturing hub with launch of Sh16 billion industrial park
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect opportunities once fully...

Five injured after gun accidentally goes off inside Bungoma Law Courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

The officer himself was injured, along with a Kenya Prisons officer and three civilians who were present in court.

Harambee Stars quartet among 31 sports personalities nominated as national heroes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 16, 2025

The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...

Media Council of Kenya condemns brutal assault on journalist exposing job fraud in Homa Bay
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 15, 2025

In a statement, MCK said the attack is not only an assault on an individual but also a grave threat to press freedom, journalistic integrity, and the...

Kilifi set for industrial revolution as Vipingo Special Economic Zone breaks ground
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The industrial hub is being developed by global firm Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) in partnership with Centum Investments.

WHO begins Ebola vaccinations in DRC’s Kasai Province amid first outbreak in three years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 14, 2025

The DRC Health Ministry reports 32 suspected Ebola cases, including 20 confirmed infections and 16 deaths, with a new case 70 kilometres from Bulape r...

Angolans are fed up with broken promises: Why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local elections
The Conversation  |  Sep 14, 2025

Over the past 15 years, Angolans have grown accustomed to delays and postponements of what was once hailed as a building block for a more democratic c...

Siaya County Government sacks 382 health workers over forged documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The county said the revelation came after more than 500 people complained of not receiving salaries despite serving in various health facilities.

Senior official among those arrested in fatal shooting of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Sep 12, 2025

Investigators recovered a large sum of cash from the homes of those detained, using counting machines to verify the amounts as part of the inquiry con...

Ebony and ivory: Why elephants and forests rise and fall together in the Congo Basin
The Conversation  |  Sep 11, 2025

Both elephants and rare ebony lie at the heart of the national heritage of Cameroon. By safeguarding elephants, Cameroon can protect the long-term via...

Global recognition as DPP Renson Ingonga elected to IAP executive committee in Singapore
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Ingonga previously served as President of the Africa Association of Prosecutors (APA) after his election in July 2024 at the association’s 17th Annual...

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