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Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani defeats Cuomo in New York Mayor Democratic nomination
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 25, 2025

Although Cuomo held a strong early lead, Zohran’s campaign closed the gap through grassroots efforts like community outreach, door-to-door canvassing,...

Africa scrambles to fill donor void as health and research leaders meet in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 25, 2025

Discussions focused on how to make the most of limited resources to tackle health crises using evidence-based research, especially in countries also s...

University of Nairobi to host national tribute honouring Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on June 20
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

The day-long event, themed “The Life and Works of Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o,” will take place at Taifa Hall—a site of deep historical significance where...

Kenya, Finland reaffirm support for Somalia peace efforts amid ATMIS drawdown
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 18, 2025

Mudavadi emphasised the importance of keeping the global community engaged in Somalia's peace process, especially as ATMIS draws down its forces and t...

Kenya doubles down on One-China Policy to woo Beijing
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 10, 2025

In a move that leaves no room for ambiguity, Mudavadi underscored that Nairobi “does not, and will not”, recognise Taiwan as an independent state.

SOS Children’s Villages rallies Sh882m to address Somalia’s growing humanitarian crisis
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 04, 2025

The appeal, which runs until April 2026, targets key areas such as nutrition, health, clean water, education, child protection, and food security.

Kenya, Slovenia to strengthen ties in trade and technology
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Ruto said that education and youth skills were also part of the talks, with Kenya keen to learn from Slovenia’s model in science and vocational traini...

Slovenian President Nataša Musar lauds Kenya’s green efforts and multilateral stand in first Africa visit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

The Head of State said her shared belief in multilateralism with President William Ruto had brought the two countries together.

Sh455 billion Mombasa-Nairobi Expressway construction set for early 2026 start
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The project is being driven by Usahihi Expressway Limited, with Everstrong Capital, a US-based investor, leading the sponsorship and fundraising effor...

Nairobi shifts position on Western Sahara, endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan
Mwangi Maina  |  May 26, 2025

Kenya had previously hosted SADR President Brahim Ghali and held formal ties with the self-declared republic, a stance that aligned more closely with...

Kenya officially opens embassy in Rabat, signalling diplomatic reset with Morocco
Mwangi Maina  |  May 26, 2025

The embassy was formally opened by Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, in a ceremony attended by d...

Mudavadi heads to Rabat to open Kenya’s first embassy in Morocco, signaling diplomatic realignment
Mwangi Maina  |  May 23, 2025

It will be Mudavadi's inaugural trip to Rabat as foreign minister, and the first time a Kenyan foreign minister makes an official visit for bilateral...

Turkana celebrates major milestone in fight against mother-to-child HIV transmission
Issa Hussein  |  May 23, 2025

According to the county government, the transmission rate in Turkana is currently at 16.9 per cent, which is double the national rate of 7.3 per cent,

10 million Hustler Fund borrowers missing as MPs slam push for more taxpayer funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2025

The chairperson of the National Assembly’s Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Bernard Shinali demanded a proper explanation from the PS, qu...

Kenya had to act, Mudavadi speaks on Uganda's opposition leader Besigye's arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

Mudavadi said the reasons for Besigye’s presence in Kenya “were not quite clear.”

Mudavadi confirms Boniface Mwangi is still in custody in Tanzania, disputes deportation claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

When Mudavadi was asked what Tanzanian authorities had told Kenya about the reasons for Mwangi’s detention, Mudavadi noted that no detailed explanatio...

Mudavadi urges African envoys in Brazil to back AU reforms, financial overhaul
Mwangi Maina  |  May 16, 2025

Hosted in the Brazilian capital and received by Ambassador Martin Mbeng—Dean of the African diplomatic corps representing 35 countries—the meeting bro...

78 foreigners arrested, 58 guns seized in past three months in Isiolo security crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen warned politicians and security officers against aiding drug trafficking networks, saying those found culpable would face legal c...

Court orders ICT CS to appoint Nzau Musau, Lucy Minayo to Media Complaints Commission within 14 days
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 15, 2025

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye on Thursday found that their omission violated their constitutional right to fair administrative action.

Four bandits killed, six AK-47 rifles recovered in security raid in Meru County
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently acknowledged that Meru County has for years been plagued by cattle raids and bandit attacks, wh...

Construction of Sh464bn Nairobi–Mombasa expressway starts in 2026, road to be built without taxpayer funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

The 459-kilometre toll road is designed to reduce travel time between the two cities from over ten hours to just four and a half.

Mudavadi meets US top diplomat Marco Rubio in Washington, days after China visit
Mwangi Maina  |  May 08, 2025

Mudavadi's Washington stopover follows his April visit to Beijing, where he met top Chinese officials to discuss infrastructure financing, trade, and...

Dadaab refugees plead for aid restoration as Trump cuts deepen crisis
Issa Hussein  |  May 06, 2025

According to the UNHCR data, the Dadaab camps currently host approximately 500,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers.

Teachers unions reject govt plan to reclassify hardship areas without consultation
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

They have now called on the government to halt the implementation of the reclassification and engage with the relevant stakeholders before proceeding...

Kenya to make all foreign deals public in new transparency push – Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Mudavadi noted that such deals will no longer be treated as “military secrets” and will be uploaded on the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs’ o...

Mudavadi warns Mt Kenya might lose deputy president post in 2027 if they shift support from Ruto
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 05, 2025

Mudavadi, who represented President Ruto at the church event, said the Mt Kenya region has significantly benefitted from development and leadership op...

Mudavadi to MPs: Fund Foreign Ministry to support Kenyans in legal trouble abroad
Mwangi Maina  |  May 01, 2025

Mudavadi noted that the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is increasingly under public pressure to secure legal aid or diplomatic intervention...

Governor Kihika returns from maternity leave amid healthcare crisis in Nakuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Governor Kihika now faces the dual task of proving her leadership and restoring confidence among residents who feel the healthcare system failed them...

Mudavadi urges legal awareness before travel as over 1,000 Kenyans jailed abroad
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Mudavadi told the MPs that while embassies are ready to assist, the most effective way to reduce foreign detentions is to ensure Kenyans are well-info...

Faith leaders call for more awareness to tackle endemic diseases as donor cuts bite
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 30, 2025

The leaders particularly call for increased awareness campaigns aimed at educating the public on the dire consequences of preventable diseases.

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