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New Bill requires international NGOs to hire two-thirds Kenyan staff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Privileges and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to ensure that expatriates make up no more than one-third of staff and narrows the scope of...

DR Congo, M23 commit to ceasefire and humanitarian protocols with new peace deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The agreement, backed by Qatar and the United States, sets out eight implementation protocols, including ceasefire monitoring and prisoner exchanges a...

Police Bullets extend perfect start as Gideon Starlets celebrate first-ever WPL victory
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Police continued to dictate proceedings even after the break. Second-half substitute Rebecca Okwaro made it 3–0 in the 72nd minute, and Medina Abubaka...

Governor Sakaja says Sh180 billion needed to clean Nairobi's main rivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja clarified that these demolitions were carried out by national government agencies.

ODM turns 20 amid deepening rift over the party's future, 'broad-based' deal
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 15, 2025

Differences in tone, thought, and political direction among party leaders have exposed a widening rift that could jeopardise ODM’s future.

Orengo: Ruto needs ODM and not the other way round
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

He stressed that it is Ruto who needs ODM, not the other way around, as the president has failed to live up to Kenyans’ expectations.

Gabon sentences ex-First Lady, Bongo son, to 20 years in prison for corruption
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to prosecutors, Sylvia and her son took advantage of former President Ali Bongo's weakened health after his 2018 stroke to influence the pre...

Former Gabonese first lady Sylvia Bongo, son absent as corruption trial opens in Libreville
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Former First Lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin face graft charges in Gabon but remain in London, claiming the trial is politically driven.

FKF women’s league weekend: Bullets dominate, Kayole and Queens share spoils
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets light up the league with a 9–1 rout, while Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten runs in a tense 1–1 draw.

Jomo Kenyatta posthumously awarded Angola’s Medal of Honour for role in liberation struggle
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Muhoho Kenyatta, speaking on behalf of the family, highlighted that the award reflects the Pan-African ideals championed by his father, a vision of a...

DRC and Rwanda draft agreement to boost trade and investment
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 08, 2025

The agreement, dubbed the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), was overseen by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooke...

Ngong Road users warned of daily diversions near Junction Mall until December 10
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

KURA urged motorists to exercise caution, follow all traffic signs and obey instructions from police officers and traffic marshals on site.

Congo eyes debt-for-nature swap to ease fiscal strain
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Basin, which stretches across six Central African nations, plays a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide and regulating global temperatures, maki...

Officials warn of child safety risks near Ngong River in Mukuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The festive season, coupled with relaxed routines, has heightened concerns over child safety in the densely populated settlement.

Hundreds of exam candidates stranded by Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides to be airlifted for national exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said multi-agency teams are already on the ground assessing the situation and making arrangements to relocat...

Death toll rises to 21 in Elgeyo Marakwet landslide as government pauses rescue operations
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2025

After a full day of rescue operations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Saturday evening announced a pause in the mission until Sunday...

Ruto orders Baringo residents to surrender illegal firearms or face tough action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Ruto said his administration will no longer tolerate armed criminality that has for years fuelled insecurity in the North Rift.

M23 accuses Kinshasa of violating ceasefire, launching fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The rebel coalition accuses Kinshasa of launching coordinated attacks despite a recent Doha peace deal and vows to defend civilians.

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...

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