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European Parliament moves to block Sh23.44 billion aid to Tanzania after post-election violence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

Legislators pointed to credible reports of post-election killings and a growing climate of intimidation targeting opposition figures, journalists, civ...

Kimani Ichung’wa blames Opposition losses on ‘tribal’ campaign messaging
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2025

Ichung’wa said the Opposition had failed to articulate issues of national importance to voters, instead resorting to tribal narratives aimed at dividi...

Aid access and hospital operations remain constrained in Gaza
UN News  |  Nov 28, 2025

WHO continues to call for safe access through all evacuation routes, particularly to the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and for medical evacuati...

Tanzania dismisses EU sanctions threat over human rights violations
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2025

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Thursday condemned the excessive use of force by Tanzanian security forces against protesters, which left...

EAC's Nairobi summit pushed to January amid regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 28, 2025

The meeting was to be held in Nairobi, with Kenya currently chairing the bloc, a rotating one-year position it assumed from South Sudan in late 2024.

Apple poised to overtake Samsung as world’s largest smartphone maker
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

Global smartphone demand has increasingly gravitated toward premium models, a segment where Apple has historically dominated.

Parliamentary Budget Office warns Sh2.2 trillion projects at risk over funding delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The PBO notes that in the current financial year, over a third of the development budget relies on external support, underscoring the country’s depend...

UoN lecturers, workers demand implementation of 2017–2021 CBA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Workers argue that delays in signing and implementing the CBA have left staff struggling financially and facing uncertainty about their professional b...

Hassan Aden Kolosho reclaims Fafi Ward seat on Ford Kenya ticket
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 28, 2025

Hassan Kolosho was declared winner after securing 1,414 votes, defeating his closest rivals, Diriye Ibrahim Maalim of UDA, who garnered 967 votes, and...

Moses Omondi wins Ugunja by-election, extending ODM’s Siaya stronghold
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Orodi Odhiambo of the Wiper Party trailed with 1,819 votes in second, while Fredrick Ochiel of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) came third, receiv...

Karua accuses AU of double standards over Guinea-Bissau coup, Tanzania election crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Karua argued that the AU has taken no action against Samia’s administration despite detailed reports by SADC and AU observers flagging major issues in...

High Court blocks 10 per cent crude oil duty, slams government for bypassing public input
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

Petitioners argued that the levy would directly affect fuel prices and, by extension, the cost of essential goods and services.

High Court nullifies Communications Authority's broadcast ban on June 25 demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Human rights groups had criticised the ban, arguing it was intended to conceal state abuses and instances of police brutality.

New Sh3.9 billion fund to make insurance affordable for millions in Africa
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 28, 2025

Recent studies highlight the fragile state of Africa’s insurance sector, with penetration rates below three per cent in most countries, leaving househ...

Sifuna blames Interior CS Murkomen for failing to contain by-election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Sifuna demanded that Murkomen and his team take full responsibility for failing to secure the safety of all participants in the ongoing by-elections.

Governor Sakaja unveils six-borough structure to enhance service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Each borough will be managed by a dedicated borough manager, responsible for coordinating all county services within their area.

Senate convenes special sitting to hear Governor Nyaribo’s impeachment charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The Senate sitting marks the third formal attempt to remove Governor Nyaribo, reflecting deep divisions within the county’s political leadership.

Bribery allegations, drama mar Mbeere North by-election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Duncan Mbui alleged that unmarked vehicles had been stationed across various parts of the constituency, distributing money and packets of flour to uns...

African Union, ECOWAS condemn Guinea-Bissau coup, demand release of detained leaders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Guinea-Bissau's military took control of the country on Wednesday, suspending the electoral process and imposing a curfew.

Kenya’s refugee population hits 860,000 as State pushes integration plan
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the plan paves the way for the transformation of refugee camps into integrated and sustainable settlements.

Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains
UN News  |  Nov 27, 2025

Puntland is among the worst-affected areas, where authorities estimate that nearly one million people need support, including 130,000 in immediate lif...

Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder shocks court, seeks plea deal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The victim’s family lawyer, Duncan Osoro, told the judge that Farida’s relatives must be consulted before any arrangement is considered.

Ramaphosa hits back after Trump says South Africa won’t be invited to 2026 G20 summit
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 27, 2025

Pretoria responded with unusual sharpness. President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a lengthy statement calling Trump's remarks "regrettable," stressing that...

Steady voter turnout marks start of Kasipul, Ugunja by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

In Kasipul, the main contenders are ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko, though seven other candidates are vying for the seat.

Tanzanian authorities orders petrol stations to limit fuel sales to boda bodas, tuk-tuks ahead of planned December 9 protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The government said the measure is necessary to curb mobility that could enable unrest during the demonstrations called by youth groups challenging Pr...

Clinical officers stage protest over delayed reforms, unpaid dues in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

The clinicians noted that the persistent delays have undermined their morale and affected service delivery in public health facilities across the regi...

Over 400 young entrepreneurs in Kamukunji get Nyota support to grow businesses
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 26, 2025

The Nyota programme in Kamukunji Constituency aims to support youth entrepreneurship, especially for those facing challenges in accessing capital, bus...

Mediheal founder Swarup Mishra faces properties auction over loans
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 26, 2025

Among them is a 0.5336-hectare parcel under Mediheal Hospital and Fertility Centre Ltd, currently operating as a hospital

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