- People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has defended former Prime Minister Raila Odinga against accusations from some Kenyans that he did not play a significant role in the country’s push for multipartyism. Although they may have political differences, Karua asserts that Odinga’s…
- For years, coffee farmers in Kirinyaga toiled under the stranglehold of ruthless cartels, watching their hard-earned harvests fetch meagre returns. But today, a new dawn is brewing, thanks to sweeping reforms under the Kenya Kwanza administration that have finally broken the grip of middlemen. In…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has urged members to engage in discussions about the future of the party without resorting to personal attacks. In his appeal, Raila called on ODM leaders to demonstrate “decorum, civility, restraint, and respect for one another” as they…
- Begging for food on the streets is often a reality we brush aside, a fate imagined for others, never ourselves. But for Millicent Atieno, 36, a single twist of fate unravelled her world and cast her into a reality she never envisioned: surviving on the streets with three children. Atieno, now…
- Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Russian forces were continuing their shelling and assaults along the front line despite Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a surprise but brief Easter truce. The 30-hour truce would be the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the…
- The crew of the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft safely returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday morning, the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on its website. The descent module carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexei Ovchinin, Ivan Wagner and NASA astronaut Donald…
- Space enthusiasts in Shanghai will have the chance to see a life-size model of China’s next-generation cargo craft Qingzhou, designed for future in-orbit supply delivery, during the upcoming Space Day celebrations. Qingzhou, which means “Light Ship” in Chinese, has been designed to be smaller in…
- Three people were killed after a small plane crashed into a river Friday night in the midwestern U.S. state of Nebraska, authorities said. The small plane was traveling along the Platte River south of Fremont when it crashed into the river, according to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. All three…
- Four people lost their lives in a tragic road accident on Saturday morning along the Northern Bypass, near Membley Bridge. The crash involved a Suzuki vehicle and a trailer, both travelling in the same direction. Police have attributed the accident to speeding. “The collision was fatal. All four…
- The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s security sector. Speaking during a Sabbath Day and Thanksgiving service held at the National Youth Service (NYS) Headquarters in…
- Religious leaders are calling for urgent and coordinated action among police, political leaders, and parents to curb the resurgence of violent juvenile gangs in Likoni Sub-County. The appeals by the religious leaders were made during the marking of Good Friday in the Mtongwe area of Likoni Sub-…
- A non-profit organisation has lauded President William Ruto for rejecting the contentious Conflict of Interest Bill, terming it a bold step towards upholding ethical leadership and protecting public resources.
- A suspected drug trafficker was arrested, and a consignment of cocaine was seized during an operation in Northern Kenya, authorities have reported. According to the police, the suspect was apprehended while in possession of cocaine intended for trafficking. “A multi-agency team has arrested…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is calling for peace, dialogue, and tolerance amidst the costly conflicts affecting various parts of the world. In his Easter message, Mudavadi reflected on the troubling situations in several countries, including neighbouring nations on the continent, where…
- A Tunisian court handed down jail sentences of between 13 and 66 years to multiple defendants, including prominent opposition figures, for national security offences, local media reported on Saturday. They were found guilty of “conspiracy against state security and belonging to a terrorist group”,…
- An Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Rome ahead of nuclear talks with the United States, according to images broadcast early Saturday by Iranian state television. Araghchi, who is slated to hold a second round of Oman-mediated talks with US Middle East envoy…
- Criminals dressed in fake military uniforms opened fire on spectators at a cockfight in rural Ecuador, killing 12 unarmed people and wounding several others, police in the violence-plagued South American nation said Friday. Security footage of Thursday night’s attack showed a group of at least five…
- Gunmen have killed 17 people in Nigeria’s central state of Benue, police said Friday, the latest flare-up of intercommunal violence to hit the region in recent weeks. Police spokeswoman Anene Sewuese Catherine said in a statement that they had received a report overnight that “a large number of…
- Banks and gas stations that had gone on strike in Mali called off their action on Friday after reaching an agreement with the junta, the union and the government said. The National Union of Banks, Insurance Companies, Financial Institutions, Retailers, and Gas Stations (Synabef) had stopped work on…
- The country’s political leaders have been encourage to reconcile with Kenyans who feel that their struggles are not being adequately addressed. Speaking during Easter celebrations, where Catholics participated in the Way of the Cross in Nairobi, Consolata Shrine Parish Priest Fr. Joseph Mzito…
- At least 143 people died and dozens more went missing after a boat carrying fuel caught fire and capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials said Friday. Hundreds of passengers were crowded onto a wooden boat on the Congo River in northwest DRC on Tuesday when the blaze broke out,…
- The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran’s nuclear programme, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as “constructive”. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will hold the Oman-mediated…
- President William Ruto has praised the strong diplomatic relations between Kenya and China, highlighting the significant benefits that have emerged over the years. He noted that the ties between the two nations are deep-rooted, with frequent exchanges at multiple levels and practical cooperation…
- Five family members, including a visitor and a child, have tragically lost their lives in a brutal mob attack in Kisii County. The incident occurred in Siroroko village, Metembe, Masaba South, where the mob invaded the homestead and hacked the victims to death. One family member managed to escape…
- Five family members, including a visitor and a child, have tragically lost their lives in a brutal mob attack in Kisii County. The incident occurred in Siroroko village, Metembe, Masaba South, where the mob invaded the homestead and hacked the victims to death. One family member managed to escape…
- Kenya Space Agency has alerted the public to potential re-entry of space debris over Kenya and broader Eastern African region between April 19th and 20th,2025
- Hundreds of Catholic faithful across the country marked Good Friday by participating in Way of the Cross processions, with calls for peace and unity as the Easter weekend begins.
- Traders and residents at Kagio area in Ndia constituency, Kirinyaga County, have lauded the expansion and modernization of Kagio market that is expected to end congestion at the fresh produce facility.
- The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has dismissed claims of system failure in its operations. It has, however, assured that the ongoing application exercise is on track and proceeding smoothly. In a statement, KUCCPS clarified that it was misleading and unfair to…
- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto will pay a state visit to China from April 22 to 26, 2025. The visit comes amid renewed momentum under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which continues to shape Kenya-China cooperation in infrastructure,…
- Authorities have never announced their deployment and they do not appear in official photographs — but Russian mercenaries in combat fatigues are a daily sight in Equatorial Guinea’s capital Malabo. Their presence, and the lack of transparency about their mission, has annoyed some citizens in this…
- Gaza’s civil defence agency said Friday that 15 people, including 10 from the same family, had been killed in two overnight Israeli strikes. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said on Telegram that “our crews recovered the bodies of 10 martyrs and a large number of wounded from the house of the…
- It had been nearly two years since AFP journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali set foot in his home in war-torn Khartoum, after the sound of children playing in the street gave way to the fearsome fire of machine guns. Sudan’s once-peaceful capital awoke to the sound of bombs and gunfire on April 15,…
- To avoid delays at the gates, especially on busy days like today, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is urging visitors to make advance bookings via the KWS eCitizen portal as it rolls out its “Easter Moto Moto in Kenya Parks” campaign. The campaign, which officially kicked off today, Good Friday,…
- The Asian-African Conference marks its 70th anniversary this year, yet Popong Otje Djunjunan vividly recalls how different Bandung, and Indonesia as a whole, was in 1955 when the landmark summit was held. At the time, Popong, then a 17-year-old high school student, served as one of the young hosts…
- Three men, including an official attached to the Government Printer, were on Thursday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi to face 18 criminal charges related to forgery, making false documents and unlawful possession of government stores. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)…
- Three men, including an official attached to the Government Printer, were on Thursday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi to face 18 criminal charges related to forgery, making false documents and unlawful possession of government stores. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)…
- Eight Filipino seafarers have been detained by Malaysia over alleged violations of Malaysian immigration laws and regulations, the Philippines’ Migrant Workers (DMW) said Friday. DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said the crew members are being detained in a police station in Kota Tinggi, a town in Johor,…
- Eight Filipino seafarers have been detained by Malaysia over alleged violations of Malaysian immigration laws and regulations, the Philippines’ Migrant Workers (DMW) said Friday. DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said the crew members are being detained in a police station in Kota Tinggi, a town in Johor,…
- The national government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has intensified efforts to restore the Maragoli Hills Forest through a robust reforestation initiative. Speaking on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Secretary of Administration Mark Elung’…
- In a region long plagued by service delivery delays and missed opportunities, a quiet but impactful shift is taking place, ushered in not with grand fanfare but through technology that now delivers national identity cards within just seven days. While conducting a spot check of the Mobile ID…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Thursday presided over the launch of the Volunteer Medical Programme for Cochlear Implantation and Audio Rehabilitation for Children in Nairobi.
