Russia-Ukraine conflict Stories

Government reveals over 200 Kenyans lured to join Russian military, some injured or stranded
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Promises of high-paying jobs turned into a nightmare as hundreds of Kenyans were lured into a foreign war, with some injured, stranded, or trapped in...

Africa faces a growing stroke epidemic, urgently needs its own locally adapted care guidelines
The Conversation  |  Nov 11, 2025

As stroke cases soar across Africa and hospitals struggle with limited resources, the continent urgently needs locally tailored care guidelines to ens...

Study suggests gum disease may signal brain injury and stroke risk
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 11, 2025

The findings indicate that chronic inflammation from gum disease may not remain confined to the mouth but could affect the brain through inflammatory...

The science of weight loss – and why your brain is wired to keep you fat
The Conversation  |  Nov 11, 2025

As we found in our recent research, our brains also have powerful mechanisms for defending body weight – and can sort of “remember” what that weight u...

Thousands of Kenyan children risk death as pneumonia diagnosis and treatment fail
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 09, 2025

Only 39 percent of Kenyan health workers can properly diagnose and treat severe pneumonia, leaving thousands of children at risk.

Senate urges swift action on Kenyans stranded in Russia, gender violence, mental health, and illegal construction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana sought urgent clarification from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding Kenyan youth who trave...

Ukraine accuses Russia of recruiting over 1,400 Africans for frontline combat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kyiv says the recruitment is part of Russia’s efforts to strengthen its forces amid mounting casualties in the ongoing war.

Met Department forecasts wet, sunny conditions across Kenya in next five days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

In the Highlands west of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin, counties such as Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, B...

Kenya moves to curb recruitment of its citizens in Russia-Ukraine war
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 07, 2025

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awaren...

More rain, possible flooding expected across Kenya this week- Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged the public and county officials to keep following daily updates due to changing conditions.

Marine research centre launched in Malindi to boost coastal conservation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Officials say the centre will serve as a critical hub for addressing the decline of coastal wildlife while creating opportunities for local communitie...

‘Plant trees, not trouble’: Eastleigh official urges unity in climate and crime fight
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 03, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Mohamed Adow Hadi calls on residents to plant trees, follow building rules, and help curb rising youth crime across East...

Race against the rains: Nairobi and Kiambu counties rush to unclog drainages and stop flooding
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 03, 2025

After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...

Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing - study
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

So if you’re wondering whether being creative is “good for you”, the answer seems to be “yes”. Scientifically, measurably, and beautifully so. Your ne...

Nairobi County issues public health alert as heavy rains trigger flooding, contamination fears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

The county said the alert aims to curb potential health hazards caused by the rains, including water pollution, power-related accidents and drowning.

Dozens killed, hundreds displaced as heavy rains batter several counties
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said the short rains have intensified in several parts of the country, resulting in tragic loss of life, inju...

Update: 15 dead after massive landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County following heavy rains
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Rotich said the county government is mobilising ambulances and medical personnel from across the region to resp...

Parliament demands safety report on flight training schools after series of crashes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Data from the past two years indicate an alarming increase in aviation incidents, with several involving training aircraft.

Rain turns deadly in Garissa, killing over 500 livestock
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 01, 2025

As dusk settled over Shimbirey and Saka, the smell of wet soil filled the air. The same rain that took their herd away continued to fall gently, each...

Court orders Kenya School of Law to admit student within 60 days
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 31, 2025

The Tribunal had, in March 2025, directed KSL to admit Ndung'u after allowing his appeal against the school's earlier refusal to enrol him.

Five-day forecast predicts intense rainfall across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The weatherman’s report indicates that counties in the western, Rift Valley, and parts of the central region will be hardest hit, with continuous rain...

Nairobi pushes for safe return of Kenyans recruited into Russia-Ukraine war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

A Kenyan citizen, Edward Kamau Gituku, was arrested for allegedly coordinating the scheme, while Russian national Mike Lyapin was detained on suspicio...

Kenya launches training to prepare new ambassadors for 21st-century diplomacy
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 27, 2025

The two-week programme at the Foreign Service Academy aims to equip President Ruto’s newly appointed ambassadors with modern diplomatic, economic, and...

Mombasa MCAs raise alarm over severe teacher shortage in ECDE, Vocational Training Centres
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

MCAs said the shortage of ECDE teachers had become a major concern, arguing that the situation was compromising children’s learning experience at the...

BATUK: How 1964 pact shaped Kenya’s military partnership with UK
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 24, 2025

It is at this facility that the UK army trains its infantry units for overseas deployments, using Kenya's terrain to simulate operations in harsh and...

Sudan among countries facing widespread mine and explosive contamination – UN report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The severe humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination has rendered some land unsuitable for cultivation and increased the risk of civilia...

Tanzania's SGR train derails at Ruvu, operations temporarily halted
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 23, 2025

Photos and videos shared widely on social media showed part of the train off the tracks near a signal pole, drawing immediate public attention.

Heavy rains, gusty winds expected across Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Those living in landslide-prone areas, particularly along the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mount Kenya, and other hilly western regions, are urged t...

Passenger train derails in eastern Ethiopia, leaving 14 dead and many hurt
XINHUA  |  Oct 21, 2025

Images shared on social media showed the mangled train parts scattered along the Dire Dawa-Dewele route.

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