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Why you should use speaker mode or wired headsets for long calls
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 10, 2025

By making small adjustments in how we use our phones, we can create safer and healthier habits without compromising convenience.

Curfew imposed at Kakuma Refugee Camp as protests over food and water escalate
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 07, 2025

Deputy Camp Manager Sylvester Kuya announced that movement in and out of the camp during curfew hours would not be allowed.

How pay-to-play pitches are turning football in Nairobi to a sport for the wealthy
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 04, 2025

Despite its barren surface, which earned it the nickname "Desert", Desa Grounds has long been a nurturing ground for football talent in Nairobi.

Kabras coach Katywa predicts thriller against Oilers in Kenya Cup clash
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Dubbed as the clash of the weekend, Kabras Sugar and Menengai Oilers go into the match ranked 2nd and 3rd with 44 and 41 points, respectively.

Sudan's RSF operating drones from Darfur base, pictures show
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

Drones have been used by both the paramilitary RSF and Sudan's army as the two factions, drawing on foreign support, have battled each other in a conf...

MSF suspends humanitarian operations at Sudan’s Zamzam camp as conflict escalates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

MSF teams said they have documented reports of homes being set on fire, looting, sexual violence, killings and beatings.

Kabras Sugar and KCB maintain perfect Kenya Cup runs as Oilers’ streak ends
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 22, 2025

Defending champions Kabras Sugar and last season’s runners-up KCB extended their unbeaten runs in the Kenya Cup, while Menengai Oilers suffered their...

KCSE E grades: School principals blame government for poor performance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

The association has now called on the government to prioritise school funding, warning that without urgent intervention, the growing performance gap w...

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...

I can join your Cabinet if you make education free at all levels, Babu Owino tells President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

He explained that despite any ideological differences with Governor Johnson Sakaja, his main concern is ensuring that Nairobi residents get the servic...

Loss of KRA excise stamps sparks fear of tax evasion, flooding of counterfeit goods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

The stamps are meant to confirm tax compliance on excisable goods like alcohol, cigarettes, soft drinks, and cosmetics, and serve as both a revenue to...

Central Bank pressures 13 banks to meet Sh10 billion core capital requirement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

The move follows amendments to financial sector laws late last year when the President signed the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill into law.

Central Bank of Kenya warns of hefty fines for banks will not reduce lending rates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

This announcement follows the CBK's latest reduction of its benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 10.75 per cent from 11.25 per ce...

Explainer: Understanding SADC's mandate in eastern DR Congo
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The mission began its peace enforcement efforts nearly from scratch following the return of armed groups mainly M23 to the areas they had withdrawn fr...

Value of seized smuggled, counterfeit goods hit Sh244 million in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

This marks an increase from Sh200 million in 2023, reflecting a stronger crackdown on illegal imports.

Anti-counterfeit agency director arrested for aiding sale of fake goods
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The investigation, which spanned the financial years 2019/2020 to 2024/2025, revealed that Adera allegedly received bribes and kickbacks from traders...

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

The conflict has produced waves of ethnically driven violence blamed largely on the RSF, creating a humanitarian crisis.

IGAD warns of ISIS from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Yemen in Puntland region of Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

he tepoty notes that, despite violent extremism remaining a major obstacle to peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the quarter recorded a slight...

Survivor of Lamu's deadly 2014 Al-Shabaab attack vows to preach peace
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 05, 2025

He says he was always disappointed seeing how Christians and Muslims in Mpeketoni and its environs openly disagreed and pointed fingers at each other.

Mombasa residents flock Mama Ngina Waterfront, other venues to welcome 2025
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 01, 2025

The New Year celebrations reaffirmed Mombasa’s position as a premier holiday destination.

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