Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project Stories

Kenya to benefit from EU’s Sh2.3 billion internet expansion project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The support comes under the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project, which also includes extending the subsea blue cable from Djibouti to Tanzania, i...

KMA bars unlicensed recruitment of Kenyan seafarers
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

Duly licensed Maritime Service Providers are required to operate as per the terms and conditions of the issued licenses.

Ship agents oppose KEPHIS pest inspection charges on shipping lines
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

In a statement, KSAA reiterated its strong support for KEPHIS in fulfilling its mandate of safeguarding Kenya’s agricultural exports and protecting th...

HOLD: The science behind sleepiness during cold season
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

According to scientists, during colder months, particularly in June, July and August, when Kenya experiences its version of ‘winter’, overcast skies a...

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...

Garbage dumping returns to Eastleigh road reserves as residents blame lax enforcement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 14, 2025

The renewed problem comes despite previous efforts by Nairobi County’s anti-dumping unit, supported by local well-wishers, which had significantly red...

33 million women grow food on plots in Sub-Saharan Africa: Greener farming can boost their earnings – Study
The Conversation  |  Aug 14, 2025

Despite this, many smallholder women farmers are still seen as farmers’ wives, rather than farmers in their own right, and don’t get the support they...

Negligent landlord blamed for raw sewage flowing through Pipeline estate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

This warning follows a similar crackdown just a month ago, when Mosiria reprimanded landlords in Pipeline over illegal garbage dumping that had blocke...

Police-led Del Monte security team accused of brutality after two deaths in five days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

On August 8, 31-year-old Michael Murigi died after allegedly being run over by a patrol vehicle. On Tuesday, 34-year-old Stephen Marubu was shot dead.

Duvet covers: Comfort must-have or bedding luxury?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 12, 2025

A duvet cover is a removable fabric casing that protects the duvet, similar to a pillowcase for your pillow. A duvet cover keeps the duvet clean and a...

Rights groups demand justice after Del Monte guard allegedly kills vegetable vendor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

KHRC and Ndula Resource Centre say the killing mirrors a wider pattern of intimidation and lethal force by security personnel guarding multinational p...

Tanzania VP Mpango orders police to intensify online monitoring ahead of October election
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 11, 2025

VP Mpango stressed that campaign events should only take place at approved venues and times, that unauthorised protests must be stopped, and that all...

Kenyan half-marathoner Judy Jelagat Kemboi suspended over doping
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic commonly used to treat conditions such as oedema, is banned as it can be used as a masking agent to hide the presence...

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...

New report details RSF atrocities in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, calls for international probe
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

The report documented 23 confirmed cases of rape during the review period but warned that the actual number is likely much higher due to stigma and fe...

Ex-Tanzanian minister January Makamba barred from defending seat ahead of key primaries
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 30, 2025

His exclusion follows his July 2024 dismissal from President Samia Suluhu's Cabinet, a move interpreted by analysts as political sidelining.

Sleeping on the floor: The surprising health trend rooted in ancient tradition
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 27, 2025

Backed by both ancient tradition and modern wellness philosophies, this age-old practice of ditching the bed and sleeping on the floor is making a str...

Free spine care camp transforms lives in Watamu as over 4,000 treated in one week
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 23, 2025

Chiropractic therapy is a drug-free treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, especially those affecting the spine, using manual adjustments to relieve...

Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
The Conversation  |  Jul 20, 2025

Although many women get adequate sleep at night, limited opportunities for daytime rest place extra pressure on that sleep to provide full restoration...

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 20, 2025

At just 15, while studying as a military cadet in London, he suffered a devastating road accident in 2005 that caused severe brain injuries and intern...

Mombasa port posts 8.1 per cent cargo growth despite shipping woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

Between January and June, cargo volumes reached 21.3 million tonnes, up from 19.7 million tonnes in the same period last year, according to data relea...

Tanzania's Ambassador to Cuba Humphrey Polepole resigns, citing loss of faith in President Samia Suluhu's leadership
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 13, 2025

Polepole, who previously served as an MP and ambassador to Malawi, had been posted to Cuba, where he represented Tanzania in the wider Caribbean regio...

Coastal towns face two-day water outage as Mzima pipeline shuts down for upgrade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

The two-day interruption is expected to affect water flow to Voi, Maungu, MacKinnon, Taru, Samburu, Mariakani, Rabai, Mazeras and Mombasa West Mainlan...

Adani whistleblower Nelson Amenya sounds alarm on Kipini Conservancy sale
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Amenya’s latest revelations suggest that behind-the-scenes negotiations have been ongoing, with at least one serious attempt already made to transfer...

Most Kenyans still buy counterfeit goods despite awareness, ACA survey reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

The report found that 60.48 per cent of those interviewed had bought counterfeit goods at some point, with many saying they could not tell the differe...

Four arrested in Kayole over kidnapping of Moyale teen, woman in human trafficking probe
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 01, 2025

The two were kidnapped on their way to a mosque, and the suspected abductors later demanded a ransom of $25,200 (Sh3.2 million) from their families.

Tanzania’s ruling party CCM strengthens control ahead of 2025 general election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 30, 2025

CCM, which has ruled Tanzania continuously since independence, kicked off the nomination exercise on Saturday, marking the start of what is expected t...

Rights group expresses fear over June 2025 protests, claims State planning to deploy goons
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kongamano La Mapinduzi National Spokesperson Oyoo Sungu said that their quest for justice in the country will not falter.

Four suspects arrested as police rescue two minors in Garissa abduction attempt
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 21, 2025

According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 10 am when one Surura Hire reported that two of his grandchildren, a girl aged 10 and a...

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