Palestinian people Stories

60 years after Malcolm X's killing, his message can't be silenced or ignored
Omar Suleiman  |  Feb 22, 2025

Malcolm X understood something painfully relevant today: The American empire does not just oppress — it manipulates. It does not just colonise — it ga...

Kenyans to get national IDs automatically upon turning 18, CS Murkomen says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Murkomen assured critics that the government remains committed to securing the country while ensuring equal rights for all citizens.

Finish stalled projects first before launching new ones, CS Muturi tells government
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 21, 2025

Muturi raised concerns over the prioritisation of new developments without adequate attention to stalled projects.

Russia enters African media with hub in Addis Ababa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Addis Ababa centre is the first large-scale, multi-functional editorial hub established by a Russian media company in Ethiopia.

Nairobi airlines summit champions collaborative efforts to drive Africa’s cargo trade
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 19, 2025

Stakeholders further emphasised that adopting such policies could help unlock substantial growth potential for the freight business.

Health Ministry introduces graphic warnings for emerging tobacco products
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 19, 2025

The initiative aims to educate consumers on the dangers of products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, which have gained traction, particularly amo...

The 'Step-Up' trend helping Kenyans get in shape
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 19, 2025

With access to health and wellness information more readily available through social media, fitness apps, and local health initiatives, Kenyans are be...

UN rights office condemns continuing Israeli military operation in West Bank
UN News  |  Feb 16, 2025

Many of those killed were unarmed and posed no imminent threat, said the UN rights office, calling the killings “part of an expanding pattern of Israe...

AU to give platform to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amid shifting African-Israeli dynamics
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 15, 2025

Mahmoud's address this year comes at a time when Africa's once-unanimous support for Palestine is increasingly complicated by internal divisions and g...

Kenyans brave tough economic times to show love on Valentine's Day
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 14, 2025

Streets in Nairobi were painted red by flower vendors who displayed their wares for customers who were on the other hand eager to pick the bouquets th...

Saudi Arabia leads scramble for Trump's Gaza 'clean out' plan that has made Arab world furious
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

Many experts say Trump may be using an old bargaining ploy from his diplomatic playbook, setting out an extreme position as an opening gambit for nego...

Valentine’s Day desserts you can make at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 14, 2025

Mandazi is a simple snack that you can transform into a tastier dessert with just one simple ingredient, chocolate.

Ruto calls for a credit rating agency for Africa to end bias in global financial assessments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

President Ruto said the proposed agency would complement international credit rating agencies by filling data and analytical gaps.

Hamas says willing to move ahead with Gaza ceasefire despite ‘language of threats and intimidation’
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

The war in Gaza erupted after a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, that killed at least 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies, and sa...

How to maintain a balanced diet while fasting
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 13, 2025

To have an energised fast or Ramadan, be mindful of the type of food on your plate, drink enough water, and add electrolytes as needed.

Medical insurance makes turnaround, records profits for the first time since 2021
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Insurance Regulatory Authority data shows that 14 out of 21 medical insurers posted underwriting profits in the first half of 2024.

Kenyans planted 750 million trees in 2024 - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

Although the president did not provide a breakdown of the locations and timelines for the tree planting, the figures suggest that Kenyans planted an a...

North Eastern leaders slam critics of ID vetting ban
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

Governor Natembeya criticised President Ruto's directive to scrap mandatory ID vetting for communities in the Northeastern region, warning that the mo...

Ex-KDF veteran narrates ordeal with ID vetting committee, welcomes suspension
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2025

He added that many children raised in military camps were unable to speak fluent Somali and struggled to answer simple questions posed by the vetting...

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