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Daniel Sakari finds his footing as Harambee Stars battle to crucial draw with Angola
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 08, 2025

Speaking after the game, full-back Daniel Sakari, who was involved in the build-up to the winning goal against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),...

Pregnancy without check-ups: The hidden dangers facing women in Nairobi slums
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 07, 2025

Between weeks 11 and 13, a woman should undergo comprehensive screening, including an ultrasound to monitor foetal development and determine gestation...

For Harambee Stars Sh600 million CHAN pledge, Ruto to pay Sh530 million out of pocket - PS Mwangi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

Mwangi said on Tuesday that the Sh70 million annual budget under the Sports Ministry’s reward scheme will cover a portion of the bonus, with Ruto pers...

Uganda to host two million refugees by end of 2025 due to escalating crises - UN
XINHUA  |  Aug 05, 2025

Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access public services, but funding shortfalls are drastically impacting aid del...

Siaya Governor James Orengo's absence sparks anxiety, petition to county assembly over stalled budget
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 04, 2025

The petitioner, Julius Oluoch, claims Governor Orengo has been conspicuously absent from public view for over a month, leading to significant delays,...

68 killed as African migrant boat capsizes off Yemen
DW News  |  Aug 04, 2025

Dozens of bodies have washed ashore in the southern Yemeni governorate of Abyan. Authorities in Abyan are taking part in a search and rescue operation...

Why I played Manzur in defensive midfield – McCarthy explains tactical decision after beating DR Congo
Amina Wako  |  Aug 03, 2025

Speaking after the historic victory at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, McCarthy revealed his surprise choice to deploy centre-back...

Kenyan leaders unite in praise as Harambee Stars make CHAN history against DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2025

The electrifying atmosphere at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, reached its peak when midfielder Austin Odhiambo netted the only goal of the...

MPs demand answers over controversial Ngong Forest luxury hotel Project
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2025

The legislators, who plan to visit the site next week, say government officials bypassed environmental concerns and may have ignored objections from k...

Rwanda Parliament dismisses 'unfounded allegations' by Congo house speaker
New Times  |  Aug 02, 2025

The Parliament said “these utterances contrast sharply with the constructive spirit” demonstrated at the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La F...

CS Deborah Barasa pledges full disclosure on controversial Ngong Forest hotel project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

Environment CS Deborah Barasa explained that forest laws allow the development of eco-tourism ventures in public forests and referred to provisions in...

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker throws out Governor Sakaja ouster petitions over legal gaps
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The petitioners had accused Governor Sakaja of gross violation of the Constitution and national laws, abuse of office and violation of the rights of N...

Parliament probes governance failures at Egerton University, Baringo Tech and Narok West institutes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over Egerton University, Baringo Technical University, and Narok West...

How criminal networks use East and Southern Africa as hubs for global smuggling
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 31, 2025

According to the report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, criminal networks rely on well-connected brokers—often state o...

At least 22 dead in Angola amid protests over fuel price hike
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 31, 2025

Reports indicate that over 200 people have been injured and more than 1,200 arrested during the demonstrations, which were marked by widespread vandal...

Kagame lauds Aliko Dangote’s push for African-led development
New Times  |  Jul 30, 2025

President Kagame made the remarks during the official opening of Zaria Court, a $25 million (Sh3.6 billion) sports and entertainment complex in Kigali...

Kagame lauds Dangote’s push for African-led development
The New Times  |  Jul 29, 2025

The launch of Zaria Court was part of the Giants of Africa Festival, a week-long event running through August 2, dedicated to empowering African youth...

DRC opens 124 million hectares to oil exploration, risking endangered species and rainforests
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

The new drilling plans could also affect around 39 million people living in the targeted areas, including indigenous communities, threatening their la...

ISIS-linked rebels kill 38 in Catholic church attack in eastern DRC’s Komanda region
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 27, 2025

The assault, which occurred during a night mass, is believed to have been carried out by fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant...

Trading Africa’s minerals for security deals is a dangerous gamble, experts warn
The Conversation  |  Jul 27, 2025

As global demand for critical minerals reshapes geopolitics, African states must recognise and assert the strategic leverage their mineral resources p...

Murkomen blames rogue officers for illegal gun trade in bandit-prone regions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

He said the situation is worsened by the lack of systems to monitor the number of bullets used during gunfights with bandits.

Family of former powerful PS Hezekiah Oyugi loses bid to reclaim prime Lavington property
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 26, 2025

The judge noted that the case presented a troubling scenario in which a party attempted to use a forgery of its own making to undo a transaction it ha...

Joseph Kabila faces treason charges as military trial begins in Kinshasa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Joseph Kabila, who did not attend the hearing, is facing multiple charges, including treason, murder, rape, torture, participation in an insurrectioni...

ODPP validates child-friendly interview guide to protect underage witnesses
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 26, 2025

According to the guide, pre-interview preparation involves assessing a child’s emotional condition, communication abilities, cultural context, and any...

Gen Muhoozi Kainerubaga: UPDF does not recognise Congo-M23 Doha agreement
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The agreement signed last week laid out several principles for the two parties to follow to allow resumption of normalcy by ending fighting in Eastern...

DPP Renson Ingonga denies executive influence in activists’ terror charges
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 24, 2025

Giving an example of the burning of Kikuyu law courts, DPP Renson Ingonga said any act destroying a government installation is an act of terrorism.

City Hall secures 150 acres to ease Lang'ata Cemetery burial space crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The county has secured 100 acres at Kamiti Prison and an additional 50 acres at Embakasi Garrison to ease pressure on the overstretched Lang’ata Cemet...

Police bosses, DPP sued over Saba Saba protest arrests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

The petitioners want the High Court to declare their prosecution unconstitutional arguing that the state is misusing anti-terrorism laws to target gov...

Health Ministry suspends nursing council CEO Lister Onsongo over illegal internship scandal
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 21, 2025

The violation centres on the illegal placement of 42 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing students into internship positions before they had completed th...

DPP slammed by legal experts for 'weaponising' terrorism charges against peaceful protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Former Chief Justice David Maraga accused the government of using the justice system as a political weapon.

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