Christians,Palestine Stories

Opinion: Time for Africa's Christians to oppose Israel’s genocide, occupation
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 09, 2025

It is time for Africa’s churches and ministries to support the WCC's calls for justice and speak with one voice in opposing Israeli occupation, aparth...

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer with $1.4 billion fortune
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 08, 2025

According to the index, Ronaldo, 40, has earned over $550 million (Sh71.1 billion) in salaries between 2002 and 2023, with his storied career includin...

Five-year-old American boy drowns in Mombasa hotel pool
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 08, 2025

The County Commissioner expressed condolences to the bereaved family and reminded parents and guardians to closely monitor their children, especially...

Attorney General’s office launches free legal aid centres to bring justice closer to Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The centres will provide free legal assistance for common issues, including family conflicts, land disputes, child protection, and succession matters....

Kenya spends Sh7 of every Sh10 collected on debt repayment - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

Unlike external loans that face strict lender scrutiny, domestic borrowing remains largely unchecked, making it more prone to misuse.

City Hall admits past planning mistakes behind Nairobi’s transport crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

Auma said transport plans from previous decades underestimated the role of non-motorised mobility and the shift to electric transport, leaving the cit...

IEK blasts arrests, political interference and unfair removals of engineers from leadership roles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

IEK highlighted the case of former Central Rift Valley Water Agency CEO Samuel Oruma, who was reportedly removed from his position and sent on compuls...

Telecom operators ordered to adopt approved digital certificates by January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The regulator emphasised that failure to adhere to the directive will be considered a breach of regulations and may lead to enforcement measures as pr...

France in crisis: PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 26 days amid political deadlock
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

Lecornu’s cabinet, unveiled on Sunday, faced immediate backlash in Parliament for retaining many of Bayrou’s ministers, with opposition parties threat...

Former CJ David Maraga vows to team up with opposition to unseat Ruto in 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 06, 2025

In what many view as a bold political move that could redefine opposition unity, Maraga’s decision could pose a serious challenge to Ruto’s bid for a...

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Climate finance should ensure fairness by empowering the most affected communities to adapt, receive compensation for losses, and benefit from strong...

Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism 'spectrum’
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Autism is made up of many different traits and needs, which show up in unique combinations. Some autistic people rely heavily on routine, while others...

Kidney transplant breakthrough could save thousands waiting for compatible donors
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 04, 2025

This transformation effectively turns them into type O organs, the universal donor type, potentially allowing ABO-incompatible transplants without imm...

Understanding cleft lip: The long road of multiple surgeries to a smile
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 05, 2025

For children with unilateral clefts (affecting one side of the face), treatment is generally less complex. However, bilateral clefts (involving both s...

Kenya-based South African activist among those detained after Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of more than 50 vessels and thousands of participants from 44 countries, was delivering food and medical supplies t...

Gaza-bound flotillas: All you need to know
DW News  |  Oct 02, 2025

What is the symbolic and political impact of the flotillas en route to Gaza? DW takes a look at the various missions that have tried to reach the shor...

Trademark, patent approvals halted at KIPI amid fraud allegations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Weak internal checks have allowed a few officials to handle entire processes, from receiving applications to reviewing and registering them creating...

SHA says whistleblower Andrew Rotich has not lost job amid recruitment controversy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

ICPAK Chairperson Elizabeth Kalunda defended Rotich’s record, highlighting his contributions at the former NHIF and SHA in uncovering suspected irregu...

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...

Kenya’s trade deficit widens to Sh413.5 billion as imports outpace exports
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 02, 2025

At the start of the year, the outlook had been positive, with the trade deficit narrowing by 2.7 per cent to Sh375.5 billion, down from Sh385.9 billio...

Court bars businessman Kung’u Muigai from defaming Justice Isaac Lenaola
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 01, 2025

According to court documents, Kung'u Muigai is alleged to have linked Justice Lenaola and other senior judges to corruption and further insinuated the...

Experts urge revocation of all driving licenses issued in past six years over rising road crash deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

The Road Safety Association of Kenya (RSAK) argues that the lack of proper driver training has become a major contributor to the country’s rising road...

Court blocks DCI from accessing medical records in Russian war probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 30, 2025

The orders will remain in force until October 8, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned for further directions.

Six police officers face 14-day detention in cross-border ammunition trafficking probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 29, 2025

The DCI warned that if released, the officers could intimidate both civilian and police witnesses, tamper with evidence still in armouries, and obstru...

Magarini mini-poll candidate quits DCP, slams leadership failures and grassroots neglect
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Although he expressed respect for the party leader’s “unwavering commitment” to DCP’s ideals, Ngumbao accused the party's national elections board and...

Somali president opens new parliament session with security and reform agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan praised lawmakers for passing a series of laws that he said have strengthened Somalia’s political institutions, enhanced national sec...

NTSA under fire for negligence, lax enforcement after deadly road crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODCA) said NTSA, which was created to bring order, safety and efficiency to the transport secto...

Gaza war casualties surge past 66,000 amid failed ceasefire efforts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 28, 2025

According to the Ministry, 79 people were killed in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of Palestinians killed since the war began in October...

KeNHA approves permanent redesign of Kisumu Coptic roundabout after deadly crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

The Authority now says the section will be converted into a safer roadway with barriers, fresh markings and signage to protect motorists and pedestria...

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