UN peacekeeping Stories

Kenya pledges helicopters, surveillance units and training teams to boost UN peace efforts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 15, 2025

Tuya further announced that Kenya would contribute critical military infrastructure—including helicopters and surveillance units—as part of its expand...

China, Russia pledge to join forces against bullying, power politics
XINHUA  |  May 11, 2025

China and Russia have been working closely in mechanisms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which are vital platforms for Global So...

Xi, Putin vow to counter Western tariffs, champion balanced world order
XINHUA  |  May 10, 2025

In early April, the United States rolled out so-called "reciprocal" tariffs against almost all of its trading partners worldwide, triggering widesprea...

How Chatgpt is revolutionising online shopping
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

Unlike traditional online shopping experiences that are often flooded with advertisements and upsells, Chatgpt's service is ad-free, offering an unint...

Kenya deepens China ties while quietly courting Washington as Ruto, Xi announce partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 25, 2025

This dual-track diplomacy — Beijing for infrastructure and sovereignty-laced solidarity, Washington for trade frameworks and finance — reflects Nairob...

China to fund SGR extension, Nithi Bridge construction under newly signed 20 agreements
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

In total, 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation frameworks were signed, targeting sectors such as infrastructure, trade, digital econom...

Ruto’s Beijing visit marks Kenya’s strategic shift as One China policy becomes price of partnership
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 24, 2025

Facing a restless electorate, rising debt obligations, and limited Western financing, Ruto now finds himself reciting the lines once championed by Pre...

Kenya and China seal new era pact to boost trade, infrastructure and security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Kenya and China will strengthen cooperation in defence, counterterrorism, joint training, and the fight against crimes such as human trafficking, cybe...

Spike in infant hydrocephalus cases alarms Kilifi doctors amid stigma, treatment gaps
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 24, 2025

Dr Matano Kibwana, a specialist at the hospital, disclosed that rural clinics are registering over 20 new cases of babies with hydrocephalus each mont...

Kenya, China elevate ties as Ruto and Xi pledge stronger China-Africa partnership
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Among the projects, China is helping fund the development of a modern railway line from the port of Mombasa into the hinterland.

Major breakthrough as UN adopts plan for net-zero shipping emissions by 2050
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The IMO, which was established in 1948 and is based in London, has a history of creating global regulations to enhance safety and reduce pollution fro...

Tanzania: Democracy at stake as Chadema barred from election over disputed code of conduct
DW News  |  Apr 16, 2025

The opposition party has long complained that the composition of the electoral commission and systems favours the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) par...

Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal titan, human rights defender, and voice of conscience
ICJ Kenya  |  Apr 05, 2025

During Kenya’s darkest political moments, particularly under the one-party regime of the 1980s and 1990s, Pheroze Nowrojee stood firm in defence of hu...

Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes banned for doping violations
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 01, 2025

Misoi provided a urine sample during an out-of-competition test on November 22, 2024, in Kaptagat, where Furosemide was initially detected.

Veteran Tanzanian politician and ex-EAC Secretary-General Juma Mwapachu dies at 82
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

Throughout his career, Mwapachu made notable contributions in law, banking, rural development, diplomacy, and private enterprise.

Al-Quds Day: Muslims urged to support Palestinians as they mark last Friday of Ramadan
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 28, 2025

In a statement, the organisation condemned the ongoing violence and oppression by the Zionist regime, urging Muslims worldwide to unite in solidarity...

TikToker Maria Kamunge released on Sh5 million bond in Mauritius job scam case
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 28, 2025

Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina granted the bond on Friday morning even after the prosecution team opposed her release, requesting an additional seven d...

National Assembly approves additional cash for underfunded police functions
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 26, 2025

The allocation of the Sh2.5 billion to the mission raises questions as the UN Trust Fund created to support the mission has met its costs and has enou...

Why employers must prioritise workers' happiness
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 23, 2025

Ideally, a satisfied, happy and engaged workforce tends to produce higher quality work, fosters creativity and is more likely to contribute positively...

Kenya ranks among top most benevolent nations globally, but police fall behind in acts of kindness
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 22, 2025

The national average frequency of Kenyans engaging in donations placed the nation at position 24 out of 147 countries globally.

Kenyans’ happiness levels drop for second year running in 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 22, 2025

The annual World Happiness Report 2025 edition, ranks Kenya at position 115 out of 147 surveyed countries.

Philippines sends ex-President Duterte to ICC over 'drugs war' killings
Reuters  |  Mar 11, 2025

Duterte, 79, could become the first Asian former head of state to go on trial at the ICC.

KRA cracks down on small businesses in push to increase revenue collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

KRA has noted that while some small businesses have registered for PINs, many do not fulfil their tax obligations, with some filing nil returns despit...

Wollega under siege: Unravelling layers of violence, displacement in Western Oromia
Addis Standard  |  Mar 03, 2025

According to one study, up to 80,000 “illegal” settlers migrated from Gojjam and settled in Gidda Ayana, Kiramu, Limmu, and Horro Guduru between 1997...

DPP orders probe into waste dumping at Kenya Power premises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

The ODPP said the matter has sparked public concern and could escalate into a serious health hazard if not addressed.

Tanzania ex-minister Makamba reconciles with President Samia months after Cabinet dismissal
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 25, 2025

The public display of warmth between the two suggests that the rift may now be resolved, thereby restoring his standing within the government.

Kenyan marathoner Careen Cheptoek handed two year ban for doping
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 25, 2025

The AIU has banned Careen Cheptoek (Kenyan) for 2 years from 19 February 2025 for presence/use of a prohibited substance (Methylprednisolone).

KMA warns rising cases of forged certificates among job seekers threatens maritime safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 13, 2025

The KMA warns that fraudulent documentation compromises safety at sea, as unqualified individuals may lack the necessary skills to handle emergencies...

Crime surge: Kenya records alarming increase in criminal cases over last decade
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The data confirms that while the country recorded its last major terror attack in 2019, Al-Shabaab militia is still making attempts to carry out its a...

Tanzania surpasses tourism target, attracts record 5.36 million tourists in 2024
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 05, 2025

Chana attributed the impressive growth in tourist numbers to the government's strategic initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the sector after the setback...

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