Palestine Stories

UN report accuses over 60 governments of enabling Gaza genocide through arms and trade ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

The report, authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accuses these nations of turning a blind eye as Gaza’s two million residents endure...

Kwale plane crash probe to last 30 days as recovery and investigation efforts intensify
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Aircraft Accident Investigation Department Director and Chief Investigator Fredrick Kabunge said mapping of the crash site is ongoing.

Maraga demands Kenya summon Ugandan envoy over missing activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Maraga slammed both the Ugandan and Kenyan governments, accusing them of complicity through silence and failure to protect citizens from cross-border...

Maraga warns Ruto’s Sh1.5 trillion Infrastructure Fund risks mismanagement, deepening debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Maraga accused the Ruto administration of a pattern of corruption and mismanagement, arguing that past scandals demonstrate how public funds have been...

Desperate need for water and food continues as Gaza families head north
UN News  |  Oct 28, 2025

Aid continues to enter Gaza, with more than 300 truckloads of supplies collected from the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing between Friday...

MPs push for faster delivery of affordable housing, economic stimulus projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

Committee members expressed concern over the adequacy of essential facilities such as schools, hospitals, and other social services for the new housin...

Stakeholders call for balance between technology and human values as trade summit opens in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

The two-day meeting has drawn together government officials, logistics experts, and private sector representatives from across Africa, seeking to expl...

Justice and Equity Council accuses government of corruption and state repression
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 27, 2025

The group said Kenya's post-independence dream of justice and prosperity has been "betrayed by a political class addicted to greed and deceit."

Beyond the numbers: Why Kenya’s teenage pregnancy crisis demands new conversations
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 26, 2025

Isaack believes real change will only come when both genders are included in the conversation — when young men are taught empathy, respect, and shared...

Families of drowning victims appeal for help weeks after East Africa Ocean Festival tragedy in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

Many of them say they have been left to shoulder the financial and emotional burden of burying their loved ones without much help.

We are slaughtered, and no one hears us- Gaza journalists testify at Istanbul Tribunal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The four-day public session at Istanbul University marks the culmination of a year-long effort by international jurists, scholars, and civil society f...

Surveyors protest exclusion from major government projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

IQSK president Mutinda Mutuku urged the industry to fully comply with the Building Code 2024 to promote professionalism and safety in construction.

Court judgments mount as Fisheries Department faces growing legal liabilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

Documents from the department’s latest performance report show that out of a total of Sh320 million awarded by courts, only Sh10 million has been clea...

Supreme Court to begin year-end recess on December 21
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

During this period, the Supreme Court Registry shall remain open to the public from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on all weekdays other than public holidays.

Prof Ndurumo, 'father of sign language', named UN Person of the Year
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

Prof Ndurumo was recognised for his pioneering contributions to disability rights, inclusive education, and his lifelong advocacy for the empowerment...

Kenya lobbies Tanzania to support Prof. Phoebe Okowa’s candidature for ICJ judge
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 24, 2025

If elected, Okowa would be the first Kenyan and only the seventh woman in history to sit on the world court.

Kenya’s care economy set for boost as policy nears approval
Zainab Saidi  |  Oct 24, 2025

As Kenya moves toward a more inclusive and equitable society, the National Policy on Care represents a critical step in acknowledging the invisible la...

Proud moment for Kenya as three homegrown startups storm into Africa’s MEST Challenge semi-finals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

Three Kenyan ventures—Logistify AI, Farmsky Ventures, and Investa Farm—have been named among Africa’s top 20 innovators in the prestigious MEST Africa...

‘The weight is over’: KNH doctors remove 20kg of tissue from teen with rare breast condition
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The removed tissue accounted for 37 per cent of her total body weight, leaving her unable to walk comfortably, attend school, or live a normal life.

Top 10 largest African economies in 2025 by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 22, 2025

The report highlights steady growth across several African nations, driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure investment, and digital innovation.

Prisons, probation institutions adopt digital tools to strengthen rehabilitative justice
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The initiative will digitise inmate records, link regional commands through an online communication platform and introduce digital Nil-Certificates to...

Ombudsman CEO Mercy Wambua suspended for 14 days over misconduct claims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The 14-day interdiction is intended to provide time for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations against her.

National Police Service Commission says court lacks jurisdiction on recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing police reform history, the Police service commission told the Labour court that its independence is vital to keeping politics out of police rec...

Maraga blasts Ruto for hurried signing ‘draconian’ laws on day of Raila’s death
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 21, 2025

Maraga, who was flanked by officials of his Green Movement Party of Kenya in Nairobi, said Ruto's action is a mockery of the Constitution and constitu...

Karua accuses section of MPs of manipulating public participation in lawmaking process
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing past incidents such as chaotic sessions at Bomas of Kenya, Karua said dissenting voices are often silenced or denied access to public forums, u...

Kamukunji marks Mashujaa Day with tributes to Raila amid calls for unity
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 20, 2025

The event was presided over by Deputy County Commissioner Frederick Muli and attended by local chiefs, assistant chiefs, ward administrators, and othe...

Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as President
DW News  |  Oct 20, 2025

With 97 per cent of ballots counted, Paz had won 54.5 per cent of the vote in Sunday’s run-off race, well ahead of right-wing former interim President...

Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza as ceasefire faces major test
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 19, 2025

Under the current ceasefire terms, Hamas was given 72 hours to release all Israeli captives, both living and dead, in exchange for Israel freeing Pale...

With 83 per cent of its buildings destroyed, Gaza needs more than money to rebuild
The Conversation  |  Oct 18, 2025

Gaza itself has been razed to the ground in many areas. The United Nations estimates 83 per cent of all structures and housing units have been damaged...

Hamas returns four more hostage bodies as Israel restricts Gaza aid
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

The move follows Israel’s warning that humanitarian aid to Gaza could be restricted until all 28 deceased hostages were returned. On Monday, Hamas han...

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