- An artist from Kisumu, a Kenyan port city situated in the Lake Victoria area, has transformed fish bones collected from local markets and dumpsites into unique ornaments, providing both an environmental solution and an economic opportunity.
- The Makueni County boss described the freeze on programs especially in the health sector, as a "national crisis that must be dealt with immediately."
- Governor Mutula took issue with former President Kenyatta’s remarks that the aid cut should be a wake-up call for African nations to reduce their dependence on foreign assistance.
- January 2025 had been expected to be slightly cooler than January 2024 because of a shift away from a natural weather pattern in the Pacific known as El Niño.
- As per tradition, he now assumes leadership of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims following the passing of his father on Tuesday, February 4, in Lisbon, Portugal.
- During an unscheduled visit to Business Bay Square (BBS) Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Raila highlighted the immense opportunities available for private sector players across the continent.
- The data showed that the state-owned corporation that manages museums, sites and monuments across the country was the most reviewed museums on the platform.
- Njagi said that although he did not recognize the man at the time, he had learnt since his release confirmed that the individual he had seen was the Wajir MCA, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
- The Complaint Reporting Mechanism is designed to address past operational challenges by providing a clear framework for reporting, investigating, and resolving misconduct cases involving MSS officers.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 6 – Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok was on Thursday placed in the custody of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives in Bomet County over alleged corruption. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, detectives are seeking answers regarding several premises…
- In a statement, Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed Kalonzo’s insinuation that President William Ruto "is part of the problem in the ongoing conflict in the DRC".
- A spokesman for President Milei said the decision to exit the WHO was triggered by "deep differences regarding health management especially during the [Covid-19] pandemic".
- Using specimens from eastern grey kangaroos, the researchers successfully injected a single sperm cell into an egg, but said achieving a live birth would require more work and "technical advancements".
- The Cabinet meeting in Garissa follows a similar session in Kakamega two weeks ago, part of the President’s ongoing developmental tour of the country.
- Feb 5 – A local magistrate’s court on Monday remanded four suspects, including two women, in police custody for four days in connection with the rape and murder of a 21-year-old orphan girl. According to police, the initial investigation revealed that the victim’s brother-in-law and his neighbour…
- De Wever, leader of the Flemish nationalist N-VA party, succeeds Alexander De Croo, who served as caretaker prime minister following the June 2024 elections. De Croo had remained in office as Belgium awaited the formation of a new coalition government.
- Under the new rules, vehicles transporting children must prominently display the words “SCHOOL BUS” on both the front and rear. The phrase “DO NOT PASS WHEN RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING” must also be placed at the rear in black block letters at least eight inches high. Additionally, every school vehicle…
- WAJIR, Kenya, Feb 5 – It will now be easier for the residents of Northern Kenya to acquire national identification documents after President William Ruto signed a decree ending years of State discrimination in the issuance of the vital documents. Signing the Presidential Proclamation on…
- Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera questioned why the Defence Ministry was losing millions in unfair dismissal cases, arguing that the trend pointed to systemic failures.
- Executive Director Nora Mbagathi said information was crucial to all aspects of life because it formed the basis of how the people know whether their resources were being spent correctly.
- Despite this pause in US funding National Security Advisor Ambassador Monica Juma stated that the MSS mission remains a priority saying the US had granted it a waiver.
- Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) President Leslie Voltaire welcomed the Salvadoran troops, accompanied by Police Nationale d’Haïti (PNH) Director General Normil Rameau and MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge.
- Homeless people and those on the breadline in Nairobi shared their concerns about the worsening housing crisis and police tactics to deal with rough on the streets. Jane Wangari, a homeless person, claimed that local police ‘don’t give us a chance’, adding: “when they find us sleeping they burn our…
- The United Nations (UN) confirmed the funding freeze, with AFP quoting Stéphane Dujarric, the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, as saying the move would impact USD 13.3 million in pending aid.
- While the Trump administration defends the move as a necessary budgetary measure, aid organizations warn of potential setbacks in regions facing food insecurity, conflict, and climate-related crises.
- Musk is a close adviser to US President Donald Trump, who on Sunday threatened to cut all future funding to South Africa over allegations that it was confiscating land and "treating certain classes of people very badly".
- In a statement on Wednesday, Ruto said Aga Khan IV went beyond what seemed impossible to assist the vulnerable through his charitable contributions to hospitals and schools.
- In Kenya and across Africa, he founded institutions such as the Aga Khan Hospital and University, Nation Media Group, Serena Hotels among other development initiatives known to employ thousands
- The observations carried out over the past month have allowed astronomers to extrapolate the asteroid’s motion forward over time, working out its orbit around the Sun. As a result, it has become clear that, on December 22 2032, it will pass very close to our planet – and may even collide with us.
- In South Africa’s colonial and apartheid past, land distribution was grossly unequal on the basis of race. The country is still suffering the effects of this. So expropriation of property is a potential tool to reduce land inequality.
- Counties in Kenya’s Northeastern and Coastal regions continue to bear the brunt of Al-Shabaab attacks due to their proximity to the Kenya-Somalia border.
- Professor Doreen Kaura heads Midwifery and Neonatal Health in the Department of Nursing at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
- Rwanda now says such an intervention should have taken place before the withdrawal of the East African Community Regional Force (EAC-RF) and the subsequent deployment of SADC forces.
- The deal was announced after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele during his visit to the central American nation.
- Odhiambo accused Muturi of undermining the National Intelligence Service (NIS) by repeatedly claiming they are involved in abductions and extrajudicial killings.
- In the last financial year alone, CWSK directly impacted 937,144 children across the country. Its key interventions included emergency response for children in distress, rapid rescue operations, family-strengthening initiatives, family tracing and reintegration services, alternative family care and…
