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US suspends asylum, immigration benefits for citizens of 19 countries
Charity Pancras  |  Dec 03, 2025

According to a memo issued on Tuesday by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the suspension applies to both newly filed cases and those that...

Global growth set to stall in 2025, UN flags financial and geopolitical risks
XINHUA  |  Dec 03, 2025

UNCTAD forecasts global growth will slow to 2.6 per cent in 2025, citing rising financial volatility and geopolitical risks, with developing economies...

OPINION: Before pointing at Rwanda, Belgium must finally confront its own African history
The New Times  |  Dec 03, 2025

If Belgium addresses these truths with humility instead of nostalgia, it could still be a respectful and constructive partner in a region that has mov...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives third impeachment attempt
Amina Wako  |  Dec 03, 2025

Senators, by a majority vote, upheld the preliminary objections raised by Governor Nyaribo, who questioned whether the County Assembly had the require...

Distance learning transforms lives while presenting unique challenges
The Conversation  |  Dec 03, 2025

With the right investments and policies, distance education can move closer to fulfilling its full promise: to provide equitable, life-changing access...

EAC and AGRA rally young entrepreneurs to transform regional food systems
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 03, 2025

East African leaders, investors and youth met in Nairobi to back agrifood innovation, as EAC and AGRA use EAYASE-25 to expand finance, markets and pol...

Mandera County declares severe drought emergency as water sources dry up
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif said the crisis has depleted over 95 per cent of surface water sources, forcing residents to rely almost entirely on bore...

Tanzania charges activist Mange Kimambi with economic sabotage, money laundering
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 03, 2025

Tanzanian activist and influencer Mange Kimambi has been charged in Dar es Salaam with economic sabotage and money laundering involving Sh138.5m, with...

WhatsApp rolls out multi-account support on single devices
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 03, 2025

WhatsApp now lets users safely run two accounts on a single phone using official tools. Here’s how to set up WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business, plus mult...

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 nations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 03, 2025

Presidential Proclamation 10949 restricts entry for nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ha...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo pleads not guilty to impeachment charges before Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty before the Senate to two impeachment charges linked to Bunge Mashinani, staff recruitment and med...

Kenya U-17 coach William ‘Kanu’ Muluya blames AFCON miss on late preparation
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 03, 2025

Kenya’s U-17 coach William ‘Kanu’ Muluya says rushed preparation and limited player selection cost the Junior Stars an AFCON spot after a 3-0 loss to...

Watch: Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeachment hearing
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo faces a Senate impeachment hearing after the County Assembly voted to remove him over alleged misconduct, abuse of offic...

TSC extends junior school internship contracts by another year despite growing unrest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

TSC explained that the extension aligns with the Teacher Internship Policy and Guidelines (2019) and is intended to ensure a smooth transition while p...

Report links Batuk soldiers to rape, abuse and impunity in Laikipia and Samburu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

A Kenyan parliamentary committee has linked British Army personnel in Laikipia and Samburu to sexual violence, UXO deaths, injuries and environmental...

State agencies, counties owe Kenya Power Sh4.67 billion in unpaid bills - Auditor General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the unpaid bills cover 140.06 million units of electricity, highlighting persistent revenue collection challenges...

Nigeria provides safe haven for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader as coup crisis deepens
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Nigeria has placed Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Fernando Dias da Costa under protection at its Bissau embassy after threats to his life, and asked...

Historic Algeria declaration frames colonialism as multidimensional crime
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 02, 2025

African and Caribbean delegates in Algiers adopted the Algeria Declaration, defining colonialism as a multidimensional crime and tasking Algeria to le...

EU and Africa launch regional maritime security plan to tackle piracy and trafficking
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 02, 2025

The EU, African states and UN agencies are meeting in Nairobi to design a joint maritime security plan for the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, targe...

Kenya’s Junior Stars miss out on U17 AFCON after 3-0 defeat to Ethiopia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 02, 2025

The loss in the CECAFA Zonal qualification playoff ended the team’s hopes of claiming the region’s last available slot for the tournament.

Experts push for community-led economic research to drive Africa’s policies
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 02, 2025

At AERC’s 2025 Nairobi summit, African economists and Kenyan officials urged community-led, locally grounded research and data systems to better infor...

Kilifi health experts warn misconceptions blocking plant-based diet adoption
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2025

Virginia Ruguru, co-manager of the plant-based advocacy group Thrive Africa, said the movement is not about eliminating meat entirely but about incorp...

Tanzania President Samia defends use of force on protesters, cites ‘attempted coup’ threat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

President Samia Suluhu said the deployment was necessary to prevent protesters from toppling her administration, dismissing criticism from neighbourin...

David Mutiso, visionary architect behind KICC, dies
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Among his most notable achievements was contributing to the design and vision of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a landmark that...

Home Science hit hard as teachers exit for lucrative private ventures -  TSC director
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya faces a 137,500 teacher shortfall, with key subjects like Home Science, Social Studies and Creative Arts hit hardest, as thousands of trained te...

AU calls for rapid tech adoption in farming to shield continent from food crises
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 02, 2025

The conference brought together policymakers, agri-tech players, researchers and development partners to chart a policy path for digital agriculture,...

Three MCAs deny voting in Governor Nyaribo impeachment, file criminal complaint
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Angered by their alleged inclusion in the removal of the embattled county chief, the MCAs say they will seek legal redress against the motion’s sponso...

Over 16,000 in the dark as Kenya Power struggles to procure essential meters, transformers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya Power has repeatedly cited ongoing lawsuits that disrupt procurement processes, alongside challenges in acquiring wayleaves for power lines, as...

Youth still hardest hit by new HIV infections as Kwale marks World AIDS Day
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 02, 2025

Deputy Governor Josphat Chirema Kombo urged residents, particularly the youth, to make HIV testing a routine part of their health care, saying early k...

ODPP urges Lamu residents to stop settling SGBV cases informally
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 02, 2025

Prosecutors in Lamu have warned residents against settling sexual and gender-based violence cases in village or family forums, saying the practice den...

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