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Mounting violence in South Africa's Cape Town prompts closure of taxi routes
XINHUA  |  Sep 17, 2025

Cape Town has seen a surge in gun violence and gang-related killings in recent weeks, prompting warnings from civil society that the Western Cape Prov...

Court upholds KNEC's lucrative exam distribution tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Justice Chigiti concluded that there were no grounds to overturn the procurement process, confirming that Knec and the PPRB acted lawfully.

HELB confirms full funding for university and TVET students despite past delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Several students had reported delays in receiving their loans, which risked preventing them from registering for classes or sitting exams.

Xiaomi 17 series to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, taking aim at Apple’s iPhone 17
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

The confirmation puts Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight as it prepares to go head-to-head with Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17 range.

Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia explains disappearance, requests case closure
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

Ndiangui Kanyagia's mother, who initially sought help from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), testified that the activist appeared physically tortured wh...

IPOA faults police for ignoring protest-related deaths
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The report further criticises predictable clashes between police and protest organisers, pointing out that officers often refuse to accept formal noti...

Over 3,000 visitors expected as Mombasa gears to host 'World Tourism Week'
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The four-day event, running from September 25-28, will precede the official United Nations World Tourism Day commemorations on September 27, which wil...

Freight bottlenecks, cargo crisis shave Sh1.4 billion off Kenya’s flower sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), total flower exports fell by 12 per cent from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, translating to a Sh72.1 b...

Kenya rolls out AI-powered chest x-rays to boost early TB detection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

AI-driven chest imaging employs advanced algorithms to scan digital X-rays and identify abnormalities such as TB, pneumonia, lung nodules and fracture...

Oxford documentary exposes Kenya’s shadow scholars writing essays for UK students
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 15, 2025

The documentary, produced by British-Kenyan sociologist Patricia King'ori, follows young Kenyans—commonly referred to as "shadow scholars"—who make a...

Safaricom data links prime suspect to Nairobi CBD on day Rex Masai was killed
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 15, 2025

Testifying before trial magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, Zachary Mburu, a senior manager at Safaricom, said the company had been served with court orders...

Forensic expert tells court live bullets killed student Rex Masai in Nairobi protests
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 15, 2025

Senior Superintendent of Police and firearms examiner Alex Mdindi Mwandawiro said a bullet fragment recovered from the scene bore all the hallmarks of...

UN to help Kenya, Somalia, Uganda fight growing IED threat
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 15, 2025

The three-year project will see the three East African nations improve the application of their legislative frameworks and build the capacities of nat...

TSC deregisters 69 teachers over sexual abuse and misconduct
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

TSC Director of Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor said the commission had received 111 cases, ranging from sexual relations with lea...

Ex-Alliance Girls teacher accused of sexual abuse found guilty of misconduct, TSC says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

TSC Director of Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor told the Senate Education Committee that an investigation conducted on July 25, 20...

Kenya's passport falls to 70th position in 2025 global ranking
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The latest ranking places Kenya alongside The Gambia, though it remains the strongest passport in East Africa, ahead of Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Cost of sickle cell: How patients are struggling silently with disease burden
Zainab Saidi  |  Sep 14, 2025

As the country marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, patients and doctors are united in their call that awareness is no longer enough. Lower drug costs,...

Kenya’s mixed 4x400m relay team disqualified despite record run in Tokyo
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 13, 2025

The team of Brian Tinega, Mercy Adongo, Allan Kipyego, and world 800m champion Mary Moraa lit up Heat 2 with a blistering 3:10.73, finishing second be...

Kenya’s Ambassador to DRC ordered to repay Sh1.8 Million over irregular KMTC appointment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 13, 2025

Ambassador Peter Tum has been given 30 days to remit the full amount to KMTC or provide evidence of payment or an approved repayment plan.

Shimba Hills gets 10-year conservation blueprint to safeguard ecosystem
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 12, 2025

The plan introduces zoning measures to protect fragile areas, addresses threats such as illegal logging, forest fires, and human-wildlife conflict, an...

Uganda Law Society condemns killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, says East Africa’s rule of law under siege
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 12, 2025

In a statement released on Thursday, ULS President Isaac K. Ssemakadde said Mbobu’s death was “not merely a loss to the legal fraternity but a grievou...

Ultimate guide to selecting the perfect scented candle for your home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 13, 2025

One of the most crucial factors in selecting a quality scented candle is understanding the different types of wax and their health implications.

Study finds Bolt’s top 50 drivers earn over Sh200,000 monthly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Bolt said drivers who maintain excellent ratings, accept trips promptly, and complete a large number of rides are the ones seeing the highest earnings...

TSC announces strict invigilation guidelines ahead of national exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Supervisors with conflicts of interest will be reassigned, and centre managers will verify the details of all personnel and submit records to KNEC. KC...

Ruto’s panel on compensation of victims seeks to overturn court order halting operations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The committee argued that the orders were obtained through concealment of facts and could frustrate its 120-day mandate.

73% of Kenyans believe government not doing enough to stop abductions, extra-judicial killings - TIFA Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The findings show that a clear plurality of Kenyans, 35 per cent, believe the police and other state security agencies are mainly responsible for extr...

The impact of the recent Finance Bill on different sectors
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Sep 11, 2025

A TIFA survey shows that 82 per cent of citizens cite rising prices of basic goods and services such as food, transport, and utilities as the biggest...

New report shows China’s growing reach across 101 countries, Africa key to strategy
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

China's strategy leans more on building ties than on coercion, with the Index showing that countries engaged through partnerships and cultural exchang...

‘Blood Parliament’ filmmakers allege spyware was planted on their phones while in custody
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 10, 2025

The four filmmakers behind the 'Blood Parliament' documentary were arrested in May 2025 and detained at Muthaiga Police Station following the release...

IGAD launches new guide to boost media and civil society efforts in combating extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The guide, launched in Addis Ababa by Norway’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Stian Christensen, draws from last year’s discussions between the two sectors on...

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