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UN to slash global peacekeeping force by 25 per cent after US funding cuts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 09, 2025

The cuts follow Tuesday's talks between UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and major donor countries, including the new US ambassador to the organi...

Anti-doping agency denies role in Edward Zakayo’s retirement amid disciplinary controversy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

On Tuesday, the agency issued a statement dismissing allegations that it mishandled his case following a suspension over three “whereabouts failures”...

President Samia Suluhu's critic Humphrey Polepole abducted, family says
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

Polepole resigned as Tanzania's ambassador to Cuba in July, citing concerns about the country's direction under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Tundu Lissu battles treason charges as high-stakes Tanzanian election nears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) leader survived a 2017 assassination attempt, during which he was shot 16 times, though no one has bee...

WHO warns of alarming teen vaping surge as 15 million adolescents now using e-cigarettes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the tobacco industry is “aggressively targeting young people” with new nicotine products.

Tanzania warns against online misinformation after viral video criticising government
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

In the video, a man claiming to be Captain Tesha from the air force accuses President Samia Suluhu’s government of corruption, human rights abuses, an...

Kenya avoids WADA suspension, agrees to meet anti-doping standards within four months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Only three organisations remain non-compliant with the WADA code: the National Anti-Doping Organisations of Russia and Sri Lanka, and the Internationa...

Poor sleep could age the brain faster, study suggests
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 04, 2025

Sleep is known to be critical for the brain’s waste clearance system, which helps flush out toxic proteins, as well as for cardiovascular health. Disr...

World’s largest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, set for 2026 debut after historic launch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The launch involved a 12-hour operation in which 92 million gallons of water, equivalent to more than 140 Olympic-sized pools, were pumped into the dr...

Del Monte under fire as senators probe brutality, deaths linked to pineapple theft accusations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

Legislators are demanding answers from security agencies and the company, including details on the number of cases, the perpetrators involved, and mea...

Mosiria slams Eastleigh waste chaos as county failures fuel illegal dumping crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 30, 2025

Mosiria said hawkers in Eastleigh have turned roads into open-air markets, blocking transport, dumping waste, and endangering lives.

No more last-minute rush: Why meal prepping is gaining popularity in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 28, 2025

Meal prepping — the practice of cooking meals in advance — is rapidly gaining traction among busy professionals, students, and families eager to save...

Mogadishu port ranked most efficient in East Africa by World Bank index
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 28, 2025

For Somalia, the recognition is not merely symbolic—it signals that the country can deliver competitive services despite a challenging environment, gi...

Tanzania’s social media clampdown and the elections – what’s at risk
The Conversation  |  Sep 27, 2025

The law has been condemned for provisions which limit political expression through blogs, online media and mobile platforms like WhatsApp. People have...

Court rejects bid to block Joho's merchant shipping regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The court observed that the process of formulating the Merchant Shipping Regulations, 2024, was not only transparent but also participatory.

Stakeholders petition Senate to halt tobacco control Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

They cautioned that implementation of the proposed restrictions could slash over Sh15 billion in revenue and worsen illicit trade in tobacco and nicot...

Court bars sports tribunal from handling doping cases against international-level athletes
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 25, 2025

Justice Roselyn Aburili faulted the tribunal for assuming jurisdiction over a matter that falls squarely under the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK),...

ICC charges ex-Philippine President Duterte with crimes against humanity
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 23, 2025

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on March 11 and has been held in ICC custody in the Netherlands since then, though...

When the world looked away, Kenya took the lead in Haiti’s fight for peace
Korir Sing’oei  |  Sep 22, 2025

Without Kenya’s willingness to take that f⁠irst step, the MSS might have remained only⁠ a resolution on paper, never a reality on the ground.

NEMA gives counties 21-day ultimatum to enforce waste segregation or risk penalties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

All waste generators are required to separate waste at the point of origin, while transporters are required to carry only segregated waste.

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...

Kenya sets aside Sh41 billion to expand Mombasa port, handle 2.4 million containers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

Projections show the port will handle more than 2.4 million standard shipping containers in 2025, up from two million at the end of 2024.

Kenyan runner Diana Chepkorir suspended over doping violation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Chepkorir had been flagged through her Athlete Biological Passport.

Governor Sakaja vows to deregister private firms over illegal dumping of waste
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Sakaja also highlighted the county government's plan to boost waste management by expanding infrastructure and increasing employment opportunities for...

UN official in Rwanda to assess peacekeeping costs
New Times  |  Sep 17, 2025

As of July 31, 2025, Rwanda ranked second in terms of contribution of uniformed personnel to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, with 5,905 per...

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...

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.

Tanzania’s electoral body bars ACT Wazalendo’s presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina from vying
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 15, 2025

The move comes just four days after Mpina secured a victory at the High Court in Dodoma, where judges overturned the Commission's earlier attempt to b...

Zanzibar president urges peaceful campaigns, outlines development priorities
XINHUA  |  Sep 13, 2025

Mwinyi also vowed to enhance green economy efforts through irrigation farming and spice cultivation, while continuing to expand health and education s...

Kenya given 21 days to appeal as WADA alleges non-compliance with anti-doping code
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 12, 2025

The Montreal-based watchdog announced on September 11 that its Executive Committee had acted on the recommendation of the Compliance Review Committee,...

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