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MPs slam university leaders over audit hearing preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

MPs stressed the importance of complete documentation to ensure proper financial management and compliance with existing regulations.

IOC launches global medal design contest for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

Submissions opened on September 2 and will close on October 7, 2025, via Olympics.com and the winning design—produced in gold, silver and bronze—will...

Google must share search data with competitors, judge rules
DW News  |  Sep 03, 2025

A US court ruled the company must share certain information with rival companies to increase competition. Google said the move could result in its riv...

Anthropic launches Claude, a Chrome-based AI that browses the web for you
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 30, 2025

Claude is the flagship artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, a company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives Dario and Daniela A...

From chai to pilau: The best spices to keep you warm this cold season
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

These spices boost circulation by stimulating vasodilation, creating a gentle warmth while also strengthening immune and respiratory health—vital duri...

Kenya tightens terrorism cases with mandatory terror-financing investigations
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 20, 2025

Kenya was specifically asked to step up investigations and prosecutions of money laundering and terror-financing cases, ensure that financial intellig...

How to cook creamy 'Chicken Alfredo' like a pro
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 02, 2025

Originating from Rome but popularised in the US, Italy and now many regions in Africa, Chicken Alfredo is a popular pasta dish that combines creamy pa...

Kenya records landmark milestones in fight against HIV, malaria, TB and sleeping sickness
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 19, 2025

More than 1.36 million people living with HIV in Kenya are now on lifesaving treatment, covering 98 per cent of those diagnosed, while mother-to-child...

Pharmacy board warns Kenyans against off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The drug has increasingly been used for weight loss across the country, with reports also emerging about counterfeit versions circulating in the marke...

Over 600 million Africans still need treatment for neglected tropical diseases, WHO warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

In 2020, all WHO Member States endorsed the Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021–2030, which set a global target of freeing 100 countries fro...

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs linked to rare but serious eye conditions
The Conversation  |  Aug 17, 2025

But two new studies published today show that people taking these drugs may have a small increased risk of serious eye conditions and vision loss.

Why ginger and cloves deserve a daily spot in your kitchen
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

A study from the University of Dar es Salaam found that drinking ginger-clove tea three times a week significantly improved antioxidant levels in part...

Study finds patients quickly regain weight after coming off Ozempic
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 09, 2025

The results were clear: patients lost significant weight during treatment, but most began regaining it as early as eight weeks after stopping. The reb...

Kenya officially eliminates sleeping sickness as public health threat, WHO confirms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

Sleeping sickness, often called the “silent killer” of rural areas, begins with symptoms such as fever and headaches before progressing to confusion a...

Explore Nairobi’s 8 must-try fine dining restaurants for unforgettable experiences
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 03, 2025

Whether you're planning a foodie adventure or simply looking for your next memorable meal, each of these 8 Nairobi restaurants promises excellence on...

How fake medication is a problem across the world
DW News  |  Aug 02, 2025

Demand for drugs, including weight-loss injections, is sending people to dangerous places to get their medicine. But spotting dodgy marketplaces is no...

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...

How to cook classic Somali liver fry
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

Somali-style spicy liver fry reflects the warmth and resourcefulness of the Somali kitchen. It is quick to prepare, rich in nutrients, and full of the...

Eliud Kipchoge to skip 2025 World Athletics Championships, backs younger runners
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

Kipchoge made his World Championships debut in 2003 in Paris, stunning the world with a gold medal in the 5,000m at just 18 years old.

Lamu’s King Fahd Hospital makes history with first laparoscopic kidney cancer surgery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.

Burundi becomes Africa’s 8th country to eradicate trachoma
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 12, 2025

Trachoma primarily affects the poorest and most underserved populations, particularly in rural areas with limited access to clean water, sanitation, a...

Kenya flags Sh7 trillion in suspicious transactions amid alarming rise in money laundering, terror financing
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 09, 2025

Data from the state-owned intelligence unit, Financial Reporting Centre, shows that the number of suspicious transactions reports (STRs) exceeded 11,0...

Kipyegon, Chebet hail historic feats after smashing world records
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 08, 2025

Kipyegon, 31, shattered her own women's 1,500m world record with a time of 3:48.68, while Chebet, 25, became the first woman in history to run the 5,0...

How to make suqaar digaag: The spiced Somali chicken dish making a comeback in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 26, 2025

A staple of Somali cuisine, this dish combines tender diced chicken with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a rich blend of warming spices.

High Court halts National Olympic Committee of Kenya elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

In April, the High Court and the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) allowed NOC-K to go ahead with its elections after four sports federations, who had be...

Government cracks down on rising misuse of Ozempic for weight loss
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 05, 2025

Originally intended as a treatment for diabetes, the drug has increasingly been used for weight loss, with reports also emerging about counterfeit ver...

DRC’s plan for the world’s largest tropical forest reserve would be good for the planet: can it succeed?
The Conversation  |  May 30, 2025

The conflict has already disrupted conservation in the protected areas in North and South Kivu (Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Virunga National Park).

Alarm over tropical diseases as counties turn to internal funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Counties revealed that they are struggling to sustain treatment and prevention programmes for diseases like bilharzia, intestinal worms, trachoma, sle...

Weight loss at a cost? Growing warnings over Ozempic use as Kenyan celebrities join trend
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 22, 2025

A growing chorus of medical professionals and former users is raising red flags over the long-term safety and sustainability of this so-called miracle...

How your spice rack could boost your immunity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 11, 2025

Ginger, used widely in chai and pilau, is known for its antimicrobial properties and ability to relieve cold symptoms like sore throats and congestion...

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