- A groundbreaking new study from World Animal Protection reveals that the vast majority of community members living near Kruger National Park in South Africa support humane, wildlife-friendly conservation
- The humanitarian situation in Eastern Africa is rapidly worsening, driven by escalating conflicts, political instability, economic shocks, disease outbreaks, and extreme climate events. According to the latest Humanitarian Update for Eastern Africa by the UN Office for the Coordination of…
- South Korea registered record birth rate growth during the first five months of the year, a statistics agency official told AFP on Wednesday. The country has one of the world’s longest life expectancies and lowest birth rates — a combination that presents a looming demographic challenge. Seoul has…
- Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of "treason", claiming he plotted to sabotage his first presidency by linking him to alleged Russian election meddling.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill that critics say weakens the independence of the country's anti-corruption bodies, sparking protests and drawing international criticism.
- Kenya’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage has hit a major milestone, with over 24 million Kenyans now enrolled in the Taifa-Care programme under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking during a media briefing at SHA headquarters after addressing members of the staff, Health Cabinet…
- The Ministry of Health has announced comprehensive reforms to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Kenya’s healthcare internship programme.
- US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced an early adjournment of the chamber, stalling efforts to force the release of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move delays a politically fraught vote on the matter until September amid growing bipartisan pressure for transparency…
- Interior CS unveils modern DCI reporting tool, vows to bridge gap between citizens and police. The post Murkomen pledges citizen-centred reforms in police service appeared first on KBC Digital .
- The Republic of North Macedonia "considers the Autonomy Plan, put forward by the Kingdom of Morocco in 2007, as the only basis for the settlement of this dispute."
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday received a report from a 13-member committee investigating allegations of illegal organ transplants and trafficking at Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The Committee chaired by Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi, Senior Principal Clinical Research Scientist at the…
- The Ministry of Health is intensifying collaborative efforts to accelerate the fight against TB, Malaria, and HIV by strengthening systems that support effective service delivery at the community level.
- Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan who had been on death row in Saudi Arabia for 13 years, is finally free. The good news was announced Tuesday by the Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei. “Steve Abdukareem Munyakho, the Kenyan national who has been on death row in the…
- Police in Watamu have arrested three suspects and recovered a stash of narcotics and drug paraphernalia in an operation in Timboni area. The arrests, which took place on Monday, July 21, followed a tip-off from members of the public. Officers from Watamu Police Station raided a house belonging to…
- Kenyans will continue to experience chilly mornings and nights. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, cold and cloudy conditions are expected to persist over parts of the Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, the southeastern lowlands, and the Rift Valley. Night-time minimum…
- The decision by the government to press terrorism charges against suspects linked to violent incidents during the June 25 and July 7 deadly protests has elicited a wave of condemnation from opposition leaders, civil society groups and members of the public. However, the Office of the Director of…
- Fish farming that was unthinkable among pastoralist communities in the past years, is slowly becoming a lifeline for hundreds of people in Marsabit County, thanks to robust awareness creation and capacity building initiatives by the World Food Programme
- Worldwide, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have occurred in recent years due to climate change and resource depletion.
- The government has directed all referral hospitals to submit detailed security and operational audit reports within seven days, outlining existing gaps, corrective steps taken and urgent measures required.
- The government in partnership with envoys and development partners have reaffirmed a shared determination to transform Nairobi’s urban infrastructure through meaningful collaboration, innovation, and transparent accountability.
- AGRA has announced the launch of the Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue, a transformative digital platform, developed in partnership with Ministries of Agriculture, the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and National Regulatory Authorities across six (6) countries. The African Digital…
- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has urged Kenyans living in the United States to actively participate in shaping their country’s future by voting in elections. Speaking during engagements with the diaspora community, the former CS reiterated the importance of translating…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has suspended Nursing Council of Kenya CEO Dr. Lister Onsongo over irregular placement of 42 BSc Nursing Interns.
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has defended its decision to press terrorism charges against suspects linked to violent incidents during the June 25 and July 7 protests, amid mounting criticism from opposition leaders, civil society groups and members of the public.
- President William Ruto has dismissed criticism that he “overpromised” Kenyans before his election, asserting that his ambitious agenda reflects a higher national aspiration. Speaking during a church service in Machakos on Sunday, Ruto urged Kenyans to abandon a mindset of mediocrity and to embrace…
- President defends bold pledges, stating that ambition, not overpromising, is key to national transformation The post Kenya can’t afford to be average, says Ruto appeared first on KBC Digital .
- Detectives have arrested six suspects linked to the fatal shooting of Constable Benard Koome Ithai, who was gunned down in the line of duty in Thika on June 18.
- Activist Boniface Mwangi has been released on a Ksh1 million personal bond after pleading not guilty to charges of unlawful possession of ammunition.
- The suspect according to KNH was a long-term patient and homeless. His first admission was in 2022. The post KNH Murders: DCI seeks to detain Kennedy Kalombotole for 21 days appeared first on KBC Digital .
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is seeking 21 days to detain Kennedy Kalombotole, the prime suspect in the murder of two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. Kalombotole was arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts on Monday in connection with the deaths of Gilbert Kinyua in February…
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged Kenyans to embrace conversation over confrontation in order to resolve the country’s deepening social and political crises. Speaking about his proposal for a national dialogue process dubbed the Intergenerational National Conclave, the leader of the…
- Local leaders, members of the Luo Council of Elders, and family gathered at the village home of the late Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo in Wikondiek, Homa Bay County, to mourn and honor her legacy in line with Luo cultural traditions.
- Kenya has recorded a slight decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates from 61% to 60%. The slight drop has raised concerns among health experts. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has been actively promoting and supporting breastfeeding, with a key focus on increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates during…
- Japan’s ruling coalition has lost its majority in the country’s upper house, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he has no plans to quit. Voters went to the polls on Sunday for the tightly-contested election, being held at a time of frustration at the coalition of the Liberal Democratic…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome is expected to preside over the official unveiling of the Judiciary Committee on Elections Operational Plan for the 2025–2028 period, on Monday. The Committee was launched in August 2015 as a standing committee to provide a sustainable mechanism to assist the Judiciary…
- She launched Ahadi Pads at 60, and now at 66, her initiative has quietly sparked a revolution of restoring dignity and breaking the silence around menstrual health for countless young girls.
- Learners of Ilako Mututa Mixed Secondary School, which recently suffered a fire incident in Kitui West, received much-needed relief through donations of assorted items. The school’s girls-only dormitory was destroyed at the beginning of the second term, forcing the administration to send the…
- Activist Boniface Mwangi is set to be arraigned in court Monday over alleged facilitation of terrorist activities during the June 25 protests. According to a statement, Mwangi was arrested Saturday by detectives at his residence in Lukenya in Machakos County in connection with the facilitation of…
- The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a warning about a scam involving fraudsters selling fake TSC employment letters and registration certificates to unsuspecting job seekers. In a statement, the commission said the conmen are charging hefty sums for the fake documents. “We wish to…
- The Government has described the Kibra slum upgrading project under the Affordable Housing Programme (APH) as a deliberate response to decades of exclusion and neglect.
- Tea Research Institute (TRI) has developed new mosquito bug-resistant tea clones a move expected to boost productivity and resilience in Kenya’s tea sector.
- Tea Research Institute (TRI) has developed new mosquito bug-resistant tea clones a move expected to boost productivity and resilience in Kenya’s tea sector.
