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Kenya unveils advanced bronchoscopy programme at KNH to strengthen respiratory care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Speaking at the launch, PS Ouma Oluga stressed that the programme focuses on practical learning and mentorship for doctors, nurses, and technologists.

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.

US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations calls for probe into Tanzania election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Committee stressed that any investigation must be independent and immediate. “There must be an independent investigation into these tragic acts im...

WFP warns of hunger crisis in Nigeria as 35 million face food shortages
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to WFP projections, around 15,000 people in Borno could face "catastrophic hunger" or "famine-like conditions" next year.

Court allows detectives to detain seven Daystar students over death of colleague at Ngara Apartment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to police, Lorna had spent the evening in the company of the suspects, all fellow students, singing, sharing drinks, and playing guitar in o...

AU calls for Africa’s permanent seat on UN Security Council
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

Mahmoud also urged reforms in international finance to make it easier and cheaper for African countries to access loans and funding.

Minnesota leaders rally against Trump’s threat to end Somali Temporary Protected Status
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 25, 2025

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States, with close to 80,000 Somali American residents.

Tanzania cancels Independence Day celebrations amid outrage over alleged killings
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 25, 2025

Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said the budget allocated for festivities would instead be redirected to repair public infrastructure damaged during th...

How Riruta’s upgrade to Level IV hospital is transforming healthcare across Dagoreti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The upgrade marks a turning point for a centre that has remained one of the busiest public health facilities in the city, serving close to 750 patient...

Audit flags leadership vacuum at Garissa University since 2022
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to the Auditor General, this situation goes against the University Act, 2012, which requires every university to have a chancellor to provid...

Ugandan police accuse NUP supporters of attacking officers at Bobi Wine rally
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Police condemned the violence and warned that anyone involved in such acts would face strict action.

Why City Hall moved hospital accounts to Sidian Bank- Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The decision has faced scrutiny from some political leaders who raised concerns about transparency. However, the county has directed all Level 4 and 5...

Postmortem confirms Makueni CEC Sonia Nzilani died of cardiac tamponade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating press...

Why UN’s gradual move back to Khartoum, Sudan is ‘an important step’
UN News  |  Nov 25, 2025

Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, particularly for people displaced by the violence.

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

We inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, Nairobi Governor Sakaja tells Senate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

Mandera Governor Khalif commissions upgraded Kutulo Hospital, boosting local healthcare
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Khalif said the county had made what he described as “tremendous milestones” in efforts to enhance access to healthcare for residents living...

City residents say Nairobi's illegal billboard cleanup favours some areas over others
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 24, 2025

Residents accuse Nairobi city officials of favoritism as illegal billboards are removed selectively, calling for action across all neighborhoods.

High-stakes by-elections seen as 2027 political litmus test for Ruto, United Opposition
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 24, 2025

Political pundits view the November 27 by-elections as the first showdown between President William Ruto’s broad-based government and the United Oppos...

Auditor General calls for penalties on officers who ignore audit recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu expressed concerns that her office’s audit recommendations are often not implemented, with many issues recurring in sub...

Media council cracks down on unapproved opinion polls ahead of by-elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

The council emphasised that these polls are both illegal and misleading, as they do not adhere to scientific or professional standards.

Bungoma shock Gideon, Kayole shine, Ulinzi back on track as Kisumu–Zetech match abandoned
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 23, 2025

Bungoma shock Gideon Starlets, Kayole thrash Kisped, Ulinzi return to winning ways as FKF Women’s Premier League weekend delivers drama and chaos.

Africa set for major tech leap as UAE commits Sh129 billion to AI expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

UAE’s new “AI for development initiative” targets education, healthcare, agriculture and climate projects, promising advanced computing power and glob...

Isiolo courts investors as county pushes public–private partnerships in economic transformation drive
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2025

KNCCI CEO K.K. Mutai praised Isiolo for its bold investments, saying the modern abattoir alone could reposition the county as a regional trade hub.

Sakaja’s loan request for salaries draws ire from Nairobi MCAs for lack of details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The call for scrutiny comes after City Hall moved its primary accounts to Sidian Bank, a shift that raised questions from MCAs and finance officers ov...

Judiciary reports 17 per cent drop in fines collected for minor offences in 2023/24
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The report shows that fines accounted for 42.34 per cent of the Judiciary’s total revenue, while court fees remained the largest contributor at 47.35...

Kibaki-era minister and ex-Mbooni MP Joseph Munyao is dead
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

He passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, November 22, 2025, while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital.

Eastleigh MCA blames county officials for destruction of newly built Captain Mungai Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 22, 2025

A borehole drilling company operating in one of the buildings along the street had released sludge and dirty water onto the road, making movement diff...

Top 10 counties account for 68 per cent of Kenya’s legal cases, says report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

In contrast, remote counties such as Samburu, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, West Pokot, Marsabit, and Tana River each recorded fewer than 2,000 filings, refle...

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