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Nine fridge habits that could be ruining your food
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 24, 2025

Experts recommend spacing out containers and keeping vents clear. If your fridge is always full, consider decluttering or reorganizing by category.

Study finds Covid-19 mRNA vaccines may boost cancer immunotherapy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 24, 2025

Researchers discovered that patients who received an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, within roughly 100 days of starting im...

Motor vehicle sales soar as lending rates fall amid economic recovery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The rebound follows a period of slow sales in 2024, when reduced government spending and tighter financial conditions dampened demand.

Over 30 million people in Sudan in need of humanitarian assistance: UN agencies
XINHUA  |  Oct 24, 2025

In a joint press release, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the United Nations Children's Fund and th...

Tributes pour in as legendary journalist and presidential MC Sammy Lui Wang’ondu dies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Wang’ondu reportedly passed away on Thursday morning at his home in Subukia, Nakuru County. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

From NHIF to SHA: Kenya's cancer patients pay the price for a broken health system
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 23, 2025

Promises of better healthcare have turned into a nightmare for thousands of cancer patients, as system failures and unclear policies leave many fighti...

Chinese warship in Mombasa for technical stop, cultural exchange
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 24, 2025

During its stay, the crew is expected to conduct equipment maintenance, courtesy visits, and cultural exchanges, according to China's Ministry of Defe...

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama sounds alarm over Dadaab crisis at IGAD conference
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

Governor Nathif Jama sharply criticized international organisations tasked with managing refugee affairs, accusing them of failing to act despite year...

FAO warns of declining youth jobs in agrifood systems despite global demand
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 23, 2025

Findings by the Food and Agriculture Organisation reveal a growing disconnect between youth and one of the most important employment sectors, especial...

Court dismisses EACC bid to block Sh20.5 million fire engine tender payment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 23, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola Olel ruled that the anti-graft agency had failed to meet the legal threshold for the grant of an injunction and that halting th...

EACC recovers grabbed road reserve valued at Sh30 million in Nyali
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The land forms part of the Classic Road reserve, previously vested in the defunct Mombasa Municipal Council for road maintenance and future expansion.

Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 explained: Mocking PWDs punishable by law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

Anyone who deliberately discriminates against a person with a disability faces a fine of up to Sh2 million, or two years in jail, or both.

40 migrants dead, 30 rescued after boat capsizes off Tunisian coast
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

40 bodies, including infants, were recovered, and 30 people were rescued. They were all from countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

KWS rescues cheetah cub raised by woman in Garissa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 23, 2025

According to a statement released by the KWS Community and Wildlife Service Division, the woman’s actions reflected compassion and concern for the ani...

Father and son killed after grenade exploded at home in Marsabit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

He warned residents against handling suspicious objects resembling explosives and urged anyone who comes across such devices to immediately alert the...

IPOA Chair Issack Hassan, Katwa Kigen and 33 others shortlisted for Court of Appeal judge positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

JSC said it will announce interview dates soon and encouraged the public to provide, in writing, any information concerning the shortlisted candidates...

Foreign envoys pay tribute to Raila Odinga across Kenyan missions
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Mudavadi was joined by members of the diplomatic corps, including ambassadors Gisele Fernandez (Mexico), Guo Haiyan (China), T.B.H. Witjaksono Adji (I...

KNCHR threatens legal action amid outrage after social media trend ridicules Raila Odinga Junior
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

In recent days, following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, social media has been flooded with an insensitive online challenge mockin...

ChatGPT on WhatsApp is coming to an end: Here’s what you need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Sources close to Meta say the company wants to prioritise its own assistant, Meta AI, and prevent external bots from clogging its servers or competing...

Ivory Coast votes: Economic progress meets political exclusion in high-stakes election
DW News  |  Oct 22, 2025

With opposition figures barred and regional instability looming, Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential vote tests the resilience of its democracy and the su...

Salah, Osimhen lead shortlist for 2025 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

The awards celebrate Africa's best performers between January 6 and October 15, 2025, acknowledging footballers who have made significant contribution...

Spotify's Android app freezing, crashing for users on Wi-Fi
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

The issue appears to be affecting primarily Android users, particularly those on newer devices such as Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones.

IOM urges immediate aid as Khartoum returnees surpass one million
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

Majority of the individuals who returned were recorded across Khartoum (40 per cent), Aj Jazirah (37 per cent), Sennar (7 per cent), Blue Nile (7 per...

Meta pulls the plug on Messenger desktop Apps for Windows and macOS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

In a statement shared with several tech outlets, Meta said the move is aimed at streamlining its messaging platforms and focusing resources on mobile...

Samsung halts Android 16 rollout for Galaxy S23 and S24 amid stability concerns
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

It affects both unlocked and carrier models, with update files now reportedly pulled from Samsung’s servers in key regions, including South Korea, the...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Another standout feature is its Browser Memory, a new opt-in system where your browsing activity forms a persistent, AI-accessible context.

WHO says polio eradication still feasible despite Sh219 billion funding cuts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

Although the virus has been wiped out in most of the world, polio remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where insecurity and limited access con...

SRC nominee Thoyah Kingi vows to tackle ghost workers, strengthen payroll oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Thoyah Kingi said regular audits and data integration across public service systems are crucial in sealing loopholes that enable payroll fraud.

What you need to know about Tanzania's election
DW News  |  Oct 22, 2025

Tanzania is days away from a general election. Here are five things to watch as East Africa's biggest nation decides.

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