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US Senator accuses Kenya of supporting Sudan's ‘genocidal’ RSF paramilitary group
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The situation has sparked a diplomatic row between Kenya and Sudan, especially as RSF continues to push for the creation of a new government.

Kenya's investment rate drops to lowest level in 14 years amid economic woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Experts note that the investment slowdown over the past decade has been driven by reduced demand for transport equipment, machinery, and ICT equipment...

JKIA named African Cargo Airport of the year
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 21, 2025

In 2024 alone, data by KAA shows the airport handled 112,000 tons of cargo in the first quarter alone, reflecting its critical role in supporting regi...

Gov't increases immigration department budget to Sh20.1bn amid rising passports demand
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to the Directorate of Immigration, an estimated 5,000 passport applications are processed daily, highlighting the growing demand for travel...

Fresh UN report exposes horrors of Sudan's RSF militia amid Nairobi hosting.
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

The report reveals that since May 2024, when the war broke out, 832 civilians have been killed, including at least 79 women and 111 children, while 1,...

Sakaja says at least 2,500 people die annually in Nairobi from air pollution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to Clean Air Fund's 2020 State of the Global Air report, more than 5,000 premature deaths in Nairobi are linked to air pollution-related ill...

National Assembly starts probe into alleged mismanagement of sports fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum dismissed the allegations, stating that SASDF operates under strict regulations.

Kenya defends decision to host Sudanese parallel government talks amid Port Sudan's outrage
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 20, 2025

Port Sudan maintains that Kenya is overstepping diplomatic boundaries by facilitating discussions that seek to create an alternative power centre outs...

Match Preview: AFC Leopards eye third place as FKF Premier League action heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Beyond the crucial points at stake, this fixture carries extra significance for Leopards as they aim to surpass rivals Gor Mahia, adding even more ant...

Relief for truckers as KPA suspends Mombasa’s Sh700 port parking fee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.

Waste transporters to label vehicles according to waste types under new rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The new rules, which have sparked a rush among waste management companies to redesign their transport vehicles, aim to address longstanding issues wit...

Kenya faces new US tariffs after Trump announces new fight against ‘unfair trade’
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 18, 2025

The directive is expected to impact Kenya significantly, as it currently applies a 16 per cent VAT on goods entering its market.

Sudan to allow aid agencies to use Adre border crossing for three more months
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

The government had last year restricted the use of the crossing, which is crucial to reaching famine-stricken parts of the Darfur region, saying that...

Raila for Prime Minister! UDA leaders push for constitutional changes after AUC loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Belgut MP Nelson Koech said Odinga’s experience and political acumen should not go unutilised.

UN chief Guterres says 'dialogue must begin' between warring parties in eastern DR Congo
Reuters  |  Feb 15, 2025

M23 rebels have been pushing south towards Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern DRC, since they seized Goma, the largest city, at the end of las...

Kenya National Library Services seeks MPs’ help over Sh63m rent arrears owed by Ministry of Sports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Nzivo told the committee that KNLS requires Sh90 million for repairs and maintenance of its branches in Nakuru, Buruburu, and its headquarters at Comm...

MPs raise concerns over Kenya Airways' dwindling market share as regional rivals expand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

MPs expressed concern that neighbouring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, are reviving their airlines, further increasing competition.

DR Congo M23 rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing Kavumu airport
Reuters  |  Feb 15, 2025

The Congolese army confirmed that M23 fighters had taken control of Kavumu airport, north of Bukavu, and that Congolese troops had pulled back with th...

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