Edwin Sifuna,Luhya Council of Elders Stories

Sifuna, Osotsi meet Luhya elders amid growing political tensions in ODM
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 12, 2025

The elders, who met in Kakamega, said there was a deliberate attempt to divide the Luhya community by self-centred individuals pursuing personal inter...

UK sanctions Sudan’s RSF commanders over atrocities amid ongoing conflict
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

The sanctions target Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, the RSF Deputy Leader and brother of RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, along with...

Ruto raises research funding to 2 per cent of GDP in bid to expand digital economy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

President Ruto framed the initiative as part of Kenya’s broader economic freedom agenda, stressing that investments in human capital and digital skill...

INTERPOL operation nets thousands of protected animals, plants and timber
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Interpol’s Operation Thunder 2025 seized thousands of protected plants, animals and timber across 134 countries, exposing global wildlife crime networ...

President Ruto pitches National Infrastructure Fund as engine for long‑term growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

President William Ruto has signed a new law overhauling Kenya’s state corporations and anchoring a National Infrastructure Fund to channel privatisati...

President Ruto presides over 'Trooping of Colour' for Kenya’s elite 20 Parachute Battalion
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

President William Ruto led the trooping of colour for the Kenya Army’s 20 Parachute Battalion at Nyayo Stadium, highlighting the unit’s history, airbo...

Parallel statements expose deepening rift in 'United Opposition'
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 12, 2025

United Opposition leaders issued two rival State of the Nation statements in Nairobi, exposing internal rifts. Analysts warn the disunity could weaken...

Lancet study shows planned term delivery can cut pre‑eclampsia risk by 30 per cent
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 12, 2025

A Lancet trial in two UK hospitals found that screening women at 36 weeks and offering early-term delivery to those at high risk cut term pre-eclampsi...

UN report warns of escalating violence as M23 captures key towns in eastern DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

A new UN report to the Security Council details worsening violence in eastern DRC, with hundreds of civilians killed, mass displacement and expanding...

Uhuru Park set for food, music and culture as three-day Nairobi Festival kicks off
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The festival will run under the theme Experience the Vibe of the City, and organisers have lined up a wide list of activities meant to showcase Nairob...

Jamhuri Day’s hidden workforce: How they keep Kenya's Independence Day running
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, informal workers in Nairobi—domestic staff, boda boda riders, cooks and cleaners—keep Jamhuri Day running, of...

Gen Z redefines freedom as Kenya marks 62 years of independence
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, many Gen Z Kenyans spend Jamhuri Day working, redefining freedom as economic stability, real choices, and rel...

UNESCO adds Sudanese wedding ritual to intangible cultural heritage list
XINHUA  |  Dec 12, 2025

Local experts said the decision underscores Sudanese cultural identity, particularly amid the ongoing civil war, which has led to widespread deaths, d...

Safaricom secures Sh17.8 billion boost for Ethiopia expansion
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

Standard Bank, which trades as Stanbic in Kenya, acted as the sole arranger, lender and facility agent for the deal, while also providing advisory sup...

AfDB approves Sh9.8 billion to boost road connectivity in Somalia
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

The African Development Bank has approved an extra $76.37 million for Somalia’s road upgrades, targeting key corridors to Ethiopia and Djibouti to eas...

Indigenous women sound alarm over growing threats from conflict, inequality
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Participants urged policymakers, development partners, and human rights defenders to step up efforts to end violence against indigenous women and girl...

Kenya faces deepening drug shortages as delivery times hit 24 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Kenya’s public health facilities now wait an average of 24 days for essential medicines, as Kemsa’s fill rate drops to 55 per cent, leaving patients f...

Elephant numbers soar as rare species decline, wildlife census shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and signif...

Gavi to channel vaccine funds directly to Kenya in major policy shift
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The change mirrors a recent move by the United States (US), which announced that funding for HIV products will now go directly to governments.

Celebrated writer Meja Mwangi dies, closing a historic chapter in Kenyan literature
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 11, 2025

Author of timeless classics like Kill Me Quick, Carcase for Hounds, Going Down River Road, and The Last Plague, Meja gave voice to the voiceless and p...

Marsabit residents to benefit from modern healthcare as Sololo Level 4 hospital opens
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 12, 2025

The government invested Sh600 million in state-of-the-art infrastructure and expanded the facility’s bed capacity, establishing it as a major healthca...

Kenya’s marginalised groups locked out of clean energy, new report warns
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

A new NGEC report finds Kenya’s women, youth, people with disabilities and marginalised communities still face high cost and reliability barriers to c...

Opposition faults Ruto Government over delayed drought response in Northern Kenya
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 11, 2025

The leaders noted that during the recently concluded by-elections, food items such as beans, rice, and maize were diverted to polling areas to woo vot...

African business leaders call for bold reforms to unlock investment potential
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 11, 2025

Foreign direct investment to Africa fell 42 per cent to $28 billion in early 2025. Business leaders urge faster reforms on payments, integration and l...

Tanzania’s internet blackout challenged at East African Court of Justice
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 11, 2025

According to the centre, the shutdown paralysed critical services including mobile banking, telehealth, emergency alerts, and access to election-relat...

UNEA-7 opens in Nairobi as global environmental diplomacy faces major challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 11, 2025

The seventh UN Environment Assembly opened in Nairobi as emissions rise, plastic treaty talks stall and geopolitical rifts test global cooperation on...

Tanzania mourns as CCM MP Jenista Mhagama dies amid post-election tensions
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 11, 2025

President Samia described Mhagama's long-standing service to the nation, noting that for 38 years, she had been a prominent member of Chama Cha Mapind...

AU warns of rising violence in DR Congo and Great Lakes region amid M23 advance
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 11, 2025

The African Union has warned of escalating violence in eastern DR Congo and Burundi after M23 advances near Uvira, displacing over 200,000 people and...

South Sudan health system on brink as conflict and cholera spread, MSF warns
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 11, 2025

A new MSF report warns South Sudan’s health system is near collapse as conflict, cholera and aid cuts drive mass displacement, facility closures and r...

South Sudan deploys forces to secure Heglig oil field after Sudan RSF capture
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 11, 2025

South Sudan has deployed troops to secure the Heglig oil field after Sudan’s RSF seized it, following talks between regional leaders to prevent fighti...

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