- The exchange is the first major breakthrough following talks held in Istanbul and is part of a phased operation expected to total 2,000 returned prisoners – 1,000 from each side – over three days. The sides also said that they would present their visions for a potential ceasefire while Russia said…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been found in a Kiambu coffee plantation after Sunday’s abduction. According to his family, he appeared brutally tortured and has been rushed to hospital. He was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals outside a church in…
- The Chief of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of ‘failing to protect’ the Constitution and being scared of President Trump, following his visit to Washington last week.
- ELGEYO MARAKWET, Kenya, May 26 — Bishop Dominic Kimengich has called for justice following the tragic killing of Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett, a Catholic priest whose death has shocked the faithful and highlighted the growing insecurity in the Kerio Valley region. Speaking on Sunday during a requiem…
- Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently won a general election on a wave of anti-Trump sentiment, invited the royal couple and will hold a meeting with them during their stay in Ottawa.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said Washington's "silence" over recent Russian attacks was encouraging Putin, urging "strong pressure" - including tougher sanctions - on Moscow.
- The outspoken lawyer, whom the Supreme Court banned from litigating before it over similar attacks, questioned the competence of Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, accusing her of shielding judicial officers implicated in corruption.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on a group of Kikuyu musicians who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing them of betraying the Mount Kenya community and calling for a total boycott of their work. Speaking during…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – President William Ruto has dismissed mounting criticism and speculation about his political future, asserting that he remains firmly committed to fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans and will not be distracted by detractors. Speaking during a church service at A.I.C.…
- The appeal follows yet another tragic fire in Kibera, one of Nairobi’s most densely populated slums, which killed eight people and rendered dozens of families homeless.
- The Africa CDC reported that the continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of Feb. 10. "The regional nature of the mpox outbreak demands a collective solution.
- The warning follows fresh allegations of abuse involving two prominent East African activists—Ugandan journalist and rights advocate Agather Atuhaire, and Kenyan photojournalist and social justice campaigner Boniface Mwangi—who were reportedly mistreated while in the custody of Tanzanian…
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has underscored Kenya’s intent to address the existing trade imbalance with Morocco, calling for increased exports of Kenyan products to the North African country. Speaking after meeting senior officials of the Kenyan Embassy in…
- First, Resolution 2758 restored China’s rightful seat at the UN and affirmed that only one government—the PRC—represents the whole of China, including Taiwan. Claims that Taiwan’s status remains unresolved are ahistorical and misrepresent the resolution’s intent.
- Amisi’s criticism comes amid heightened debate over Farouk Kibet’s political clout, particularly his role in crafting behind-the-scenes alliances that helped deliver Western Kenya votes to President Ruto in the 2022 General Election.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – A human rights lobby group has raised concern over rising health risks linked to the unregulated reuse of glass bottles in Kenya. According to Genesis Human Rights Commission program Director Caleb Ngwena, unscrupulous bottling firms are collecting discarded liquor and…
- A video shared by the director of the Hamas-run health ministry and verified by the BBC showed small burned bodies lifted from the rubble of a strike in Khan Younis.
- Three children were killed in Zhytomyr, west of Kyiv, and a man in his 70s was killed in the southern city of Mykolaiv, the state emergencies service said.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 24 – Zubeidah Kananu was on Saturday re-elected President of the Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) after edging out fellow journalist Yvonne Okwara in a tightly contested vote. Kananu secured 72 votes against Okwara’s 58, in an election that saw a total of 130 valid votes cast for the…
- Warning: This story contains details of sexual assault A Ugandan activist who was arrested and held for days in Tanzania and later found at the border between the two countries has told the BBC that she was raped while in detention. Expanding on the earlier remarks of her rights group, who said she…
- Murkomen urged communities in Kerio Valley to fully cooperate with security agencies, assuring that the government remains committed to rooting out criminal elements.
- The facility will offer free access to digital infrastructure, online training, and remote work opportunities, targeting young people in Eldama Ravine and surrounding areas.
- The National Police Service (NPS) has since confirmed the deployment of additional security personnel to the region. A multi-agency operation has led to the arrest of six suspects, who are currently in custody.
- The four suspects, believed to be involved in the manufacture and distribution of the illegal brews, are currently in custody and will be arraigned in court.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 – A major NACADA crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotics in Narok North and Narok West sub-counties has led to the destruction of thousands of litres of illegal brews and the seizure of narcotics in a multi-agency operation. The operation, conducted on May 22 and 23, 2025…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said that all former NHIF staff will continue serving under the newly created SHA for an additional six months, or until the recruitment of new personnel is concluded—whichever comes first.
- Details of the alleged mistreatment remain unclear, and Tanzanian authorities have not yet issued an official statement in response to the allegations or the U.S. demand for accountability.
- This initiative is part of the Foundation’s broader goal to plant and nurture 10 million trees across Kenya by 2032 under its Natural Resource Management pillar. The project focuses on restoring degraded water towers, marine ecosystems, and forest reserves along the country’s coastline. It also…
- The proposed law, sponsored by Ndaragwa MP George Gachagua, seeks to establish a professional body with disciplinary powers and provisions to curb malpractice.
- The strategic move is expected to boost productivity, modernize farming practices, and empower smallholder farmers the backbone of the continent’s food systems.
- Once operational, the underpass will provide a safe and efficient route for pedestrians beneath Uhuru Highway, connecting Uhuru Park, Nairobi Railway Station, and Haile Selassie Avenue directly to the CBD without the need to cross busy traffic lanes.
- The waves started crashing on Israel's shores on Monday evening, when Britain, France and Canada issued a joint statement condemning its "egregious" actions in Gaza.
- The EU is one of the Washington's largest trading partners, sending more than $600bn (€528bn; £443bn) in goods last year and buying $370bn worth, US government figures show.
- Mudavadi reassured that the matter had been resolved amicably through diplomatic channels and cautioned against inflaming tensions through public outrage.
- A statement from Kenya Hospital Association Chairman Barcley Onyambu indicated that Osano succeeds James Nyamongo who has been serving in that capacity until December last year.
- Both seasoned journalists have been campaigning to win the support of their peers amid growing challenges in press freedom, digital transformation, and media accountability.
- The event, part of a nationwide constituency-level initiative, represents an innovative public-private partnership designed to supplement formal government programs
- DCP through interim Secretary General Hezron Obaga confirmed the reservation of the gymnasium, which will serve as the stage for what the party describes as a ‘people-centered political reawakening’.
- Finance and Planning Committee Chairperson and Molo MP Kuria Kimani unveiled a QR code system that allows citizens to access the Finance Bill online and submit their views without attending physical hearings.
