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12 nations sign pact to curb support for Israel’s Gaza offensive at Bogotá summit
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 17, 2025

According to media reports, the agreement was also endorsed by Namibia, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Oman, and Saint Vincent a...

Eswatini to return US-deported migrants convicted of serious crimes to home countries
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 17, 2025

The Eswatini deportations were preceded by the repatriation of eight individuals from the United States to South Sudan, amid a rampant crackdown on il...

Justin Muturi reveals how he became AG after initially declining the role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Justin Muturi said he had not sought the AG position when Ruto formed his government in 2022 and was caught off guard when President William Ruto insi...

Betting crisis: Why Kenya cannot ban popular Aviator game
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The legislators are investigating the operations of betting and gaming companies in Kenya, citing a growing crisis of addiction.

US deports 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini after home countries refuse repatriation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 16, 2025

This development follows a similar case nearly two weeks ago, when the United States deported eight men to South Sudan as part of President Donald Tru...

Israel coalition in crisis as ultra-Orthodox party quits over military draft dispute
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 16, 2025

Despite opposition from far-right Cabinet members who reject any halt to military operations in Gaza, Netanyahu's government is engaged in indirect ta...

Africans survived 10,000 years of climate change by adapting food systems – Study offers lessons for modern times
The Conversation  |  Jul 16, 2025

Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions – a time referred to as the African Humid Period.

Sh50 million capital, ID selfies among proposals as Kenya moves to rein in betting boom
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

BCLB Director Peter Mbugi said the Board is proposing a sharp increase in minimum capital for licensing, alongside stricter operational requirements,...

FIDA-Kenya decries surge in sexual abuse during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

FIDA-Kenya Chairperson Christine Kungu has expressed concern that the safety of women and girls was overlooked during the unrest, despite increasing r...

Calls for stricter labelling laws as 90 per cent of packaged foods in Kenya deemed unhealthy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The findings, released by the Access to Nutrition Initiative, show that 90 per cent of packaged food and beverage products, both local and internation...

Africa’s environment ministers convene in Nairobi over climate action
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 15, 2025

As the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) convened, Greenpeace Africa called on the continent's environmental ministers to demo...

President Donald Trump issues Russia 50-day ultimatum, announces weapons deal with NATO to help Ukraine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

Trump emphasised that the proposed tariffs would be designed to pressure countries still conducting business with Russia, further isolating Russia fro...

Israeli army using Chinese drones to bomb civilians in Gaza - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

The drones are being manually operated by soldiers on the ground to drop grenades on civilians, including children, either to force them from their ho...

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be buried in Katsina
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to attend the funeral prayer in Daura, has declared seven days of national mourning in honour of his pred...

AU mid-year summit in Malabo renews push for regional integration amid lingering divisions
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 14, 2025

Among the key agenda items were the need for deeper AU-REC integration, formal recognition of RECs within the AU architecture, and the persistent chal...

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 13, 2025

Muhammadu Buhari passed away at a London hospital on Sunday, around 4:30 pm, while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

Three arrested over arson, looting of Magunas supermarket during Saba Saba protests in Meru
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Detectives also allege that the trio was involved in break-ins and theft at Club Seven Eleven Lounge and Selelite Supermarket during the same wave of...

Digital emancipation: How Kenyan youth are dissenting through online satire
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

In a new modern way of dissent that has been aided by digital emancipation, Kenyans have opted to mock their country's leadership and its outrageous d...

Kenya's top politicians eye diaspora vote ahead of 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

Gachagua conducted his first official engagement with the Kenyan diaspora community in the United States.

UN Security Council faces key vote on Haiti mission as Guterres recommends one-year extension
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Panana and the US, the co-penholders on Haiti, have, however, proposed that to extend BINUH's mandate by six and a half months, rather than one year.

9/11 mastermind’s plea deal thrown out by US court
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The Attorneys acting for the defendants had argued that the agreement was already legally in effect and that Austin, who served under President Joe Bi...

Anglican Church calls for compensation for protest victims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Ole Sapit condemned the use of excessive force by police during demonstrations, particularly alleged shoot-to-kill or shoot-to-maim orders.

Return stolen goods or else! Kirinyaga traders issue 14-day ultimatum to looters following Saba Saba chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The ultimatum followed a meeting held on Thursday, at Wanguru International Stadium, where over 2,000 traders gathered under the leadership of their...

Police probe shooting of trader found dead in stalled car in Dadaab
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Investigators suspect the victim may have been stopped by gunmen and shot after failing to comply with their demands.

Kenya's real estate boom under scrutiny amid rising money laundering, terror financing cases
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Financial Reporting Centre is tasked with identifying proceeds of crime and fighting money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime and Money Launde...

State to ease import rules for manufacturers in bid to cut production costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

The move aims to make it easier for manufacturers to import raw materials, machinery, and spare parts without facing delays and added expenses at the...

Raila's unending call for dialogue now faces scrutiny
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2025

Raila's agreements have always been framed as a response to national challenges rather than as a self-preservation measure.

Kenya flags Sh7 trillion in suspicious transactions amid alarming rise in money laundering, terror financing
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 09, 2025

Data from the state-owned intelligence unit, Financial Reporting Centre, shows that the number of suspicious transactions reports (STRs) exceeded 11,0...

Muturi: Anchoring NG-CDF, oversight funds in Constitution undermines separation of powers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

According to Muturi, anchoring the NG-CDF, Senate Oversight Fund and NGAAF in the Constitution will compromise the principle of separation of powers a...

Ruto orders police to shoot looters in the leg, not kill during protests crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Ruto added that violent attacks on police officers and stations, as witnessed during the June 25 protests against the 2024 Finance Bill, will be treat...

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