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Tshisekedi, Kagame trade barbs at Brussels Gateway Forum over DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 10, 2025

Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe fired back on X (formerly Twitter), saying President Félix Tshisekedi was "completely mistaken".

How Kenya’s startups are surviving in today’s fiercely competitive online retail space
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 10, 2025

Despite most Kenyan startups collapsing within their first year, a growing number of entrepreneurs are defying the odds through digital partnerships,...

Wajir’s marginalised communities demand fair representation and end to clan politics
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 08, 2025

In a rare show of unity and defiance, representatives from the Asharaf, Harti, Arabs, Barawa, Leysan, Shikhaal, and other minority groups convened in...

KUCCPS proposes mandatory national service for state-sponsored university students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

KUCCPS has also drafted a Bill seeking operational independence and the exclusive mandate to oversee placement for both government-sponsored and self-...

Anti-doping agency denies role in Edward Zakayo’s retirement amid disciplinary controversy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

On Tuesday, the agency issued a statement dismissing allegations that it mishandled his case following a suspension over three “whereabouts failures”...

ICC renews call for the arrest of former Sudan President Omar al-Bashir
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 07, 2025

Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan announced that the investigation on the situation in Darfur remains active and that all responsible for atrociti...

Senate takes sittings to Busia under Mashinani initiative to promote devolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has described the initiative as a bridge between the Senate and local communities, ensuring that residents across the 47 c...

Cairo peace talks offer new hope for Gaza as Hamas signals readiness for truce
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

The talks, mediated by Egypt and supported by the United States, follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that a hostage release d...

Lagos makes history as Africa hosts first E1 World Championship powerboat race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

E1 boats are powered by clean, battery-driven engines and use hydrofoil technology that lifts them slightly above the water, allowing them to glide sw...

All systems go as KRU announces plans for 27th edition of Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 2025 Safari Sevens promises high-quality rugby alongside a family-centred festival atmosphere, cementing its place as Africa’s premier sevens tour...

Africa’s Sh905 billion book industry faces challenges despite growth potential - UNESCO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The continent’s young population is driving a surge in demand for textbooks, teacher guides, and learning materials. However, local publishers are una...

World’s largest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, set for 2026 debut after historic launch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The launch involved a 12-hour operation in which 92 million gallons of water, equivalent to more than 140 Olympic-sized pools, were pumped into the dr...

Contaminated water from River Kibos blamed for fish deaths at Dunga Beach
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Cage fish farmer Godfrey Ochieng said that the cages closest to the river mouth bore the brunt of the incident, while those further away were not affe...

Is Joseph Kabila's death sentence a threat to stability in DRC?
DW News  |  Oct 03, 2025

Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges...

President Ruto awards Kenyan athletes Sh27 million for stellar performance in Tokyo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Overall, the athletes collected $490,000 (Sh63.3 million) from gold medals, $70,000 (Sh9 million) from silver, and $44,000 (Sh5.6 million) from bronze...

Accountants raise concerns after whistleblower loses job at SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

CPA Andrew Kipkirui Rotich, Deputy Director of Forensic Audit & Risk Assurance, reportedly lost his position following a court-ordered review of the r...

Gaza aid convoy says Israeli warships used cyberattack to disrupt mission delivering food, medicine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 01, 2025

According to Reuters, two Israeli warships closed in on the fleet and encircled its boats, Alma and Sirius, causing their navigation and communication...

South Coast Pirates secure signature of utility back Brian Alukhava
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

The club has also secured the services of forward Byron Omondi from TUM Marines. The forward is expected to add his aggressive touch to the squad.

Kenya's economy grows 5 per cent in second quarter of 2025- KNBS
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 01, 2025

The statistics body attributes the growth largely to robust performances in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which recorded a 4.4 per cent growth, t...

Government to enrol all prisoners in SHA by December to combat disease outbreaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Beacco said the plan is aimed at curbing the spread of disease in prisons while ensuring inmates have...

High cost of living remains leading concern for Kenyans – Infotrak survey
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 28, 2025

Insecurity, crime, and extra-judicial killings were mentioned by fewer respondents, but remain significant challenges in the country.

Mogadishu port ranked most efficient in East Africa by World Bank index
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 28, 2025

For Somalia, the recognition is not merely symbolic—it signals that the country can deliver competitive services despite a challenging environment, gi...

‘Pay cash or go without care’: Kenya’s growing healthcare access crisis
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 27, 2025

SHA's outpatient package is painfully inadequate. While inpatient care is covered, the more frequent outpatient treatments, crucial for long-term reco...

Court rejects bid to block Joho's merchant shipping regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The court observed that the process of formulating the Merchant Shipping Regulations, 2024, was not only transparent but also participatory.

Study finds Gen Zs face tougher job market than their predecessors
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 26, 2025

Today’s youngest professionals are navigating a job market marked by intense competition, rapid technological change, and increasingly uncertain caree...

From hospital halls to Nairobi streets: How crocs became Kenya’s favourite shoes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 26, 2025

Crocs first arrived in Kenya as practical imports, quietly embraced by nurses, chefs, and casual wearers. Their waterproof design and comfort made the...

Religious leaders demand release of SHA funds to hospitals, warn patients’ health is at risk
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The ACK leadership said the piling debts have forced several hospitals to suspend services, leaving patients stranded.

Senators demand reopening of HELB portal to allow more students to apply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi termed the premature closure of the portal as ill-timed, saying it has disadvantaged learners who had only recently acq...

Not drinking enough water may spike stress hormones, new study finds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 28, 2025

Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University found that people who regularly drank less than 1.5 litres of fluid a day—roughly seven cups of tea—ha...

Beatrice Chebet recommended for police promotion after Tokyo gold win
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Chebet's rise within the police service has been swift. Last year, she was promoted to Corporal following her stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Ol...

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