- The Kenya Defence Forces fraternity gathered at Moi Air Base in Nairobi for a solemn memorial service in honor of fallen heroes and heroine who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on 18 April 2024 in Sindar in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
- Only a “small fraction” of white farmers who lost their land in the 2000s in Zimbabwe have been compensated to date, the head of a compensation steering committee said on Thursday after the government announced a first payout. More than two decades ago more than 4,000 commercial farmers lost their…
- A joint commission of French and Haitian historians will examine the contentious issue of the huge sum that Paris forced its former colony to pay for its independence two centuries ago and make recommendations, the French president said on Thursday. “Recognising the truth of history is refusing to…
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that he had “information” China was supplying weapons to Russia, amid an escalating row between Kyiv and Beijing over China’s support for Moscow. Zelensky said last Wednesday that Kyiv knew of at least 155 Chinese nationals deployed to assist…
- Ukraine said Thursday that it had gained small pockets of land from Russia near the front-line city of Pokrovsk, mounting a successful counterattack after months of losing ground. Russian forces has been advancing across the front line in eastern Ukraine for over a year, pressing their advantage…
- Health CS Aden Duale has ordered the immediate suspension of all kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals following allegations of malpractice and ethical violations.
- The National Assembly has scheduled a countrywide public participation exercise on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 4 of 2025.
- Preparations are underway at Michuki National polytechnic in Kangema, Muranga county, ahead of the official commissioning of the institution scheduled for early May.
- President William Ruto has advised new Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries to focus on service delivery to Kenyans and not the sideshows that usually come with high office. The President urged them to concentrate on delivering on the mandate in their respective ministries and State…
- Detectives in Kasarani have arrested two men accused of running an online scam in which they posed as female masseurs to lure unsuspecting clients before robbing them.
- South Africa on Wednesday condemned Israel’s continuous bombing of civilian targets, including hospitals in Gaza, calling it a “flagrant violation” of international humanitarian law. This came after the missile strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital — reportedly the last functional…
- In a major step toward regional integration, climate resilience, and food security, Kenya and Uganda have officially launched the implementation phase of the Angololo Water Resources Development Project (AWRDP), a transformative cross-border initiative set to benefit more than 300,000 residents in…
- Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni heads to Washington on Thursday to meet with Donald Trump, hoping a personal charm offensive can help convince the US president to cut a more favourable deal on EU tariffs. The far-right Meloni — described by Trump as a “fantastic leader” and who shares many of…
- South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as rising political tensions threaten to derail a fragile peace deal, amid growing fears of renewed conflict in the world’s youngest nation, already buckling under a deepening humanitarian crisis.
- The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Stephen Isaboke as Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications but recommended that he be reassigned to a different state department due to potential conflict of interest stemming from his shareholding in GOtv Kenya.
- Seated on sandbags in a knee-deep grid dug in South Africa’s Sterkfontein caves, where one of our earliest ancestors was found, Itumeleng Molefe swept ancient soil into a blue dustpan, each brushstroke hunting for hidden clues. Nearby, visitors marvelled at the weathered limestone rocks hanging…
- Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged the national government to urgently release pending payments owed to mission and private hospitals. She noted that the financial strain on these facilities is placing unnecessary pressure on county hospitals, affecting service delivery to Kenyans. The Governor…
- The Commission on Administrative Justice, the Ombudsman, has given the panel responsible for selecting electoral commissioners seven days to clarify why six additional candidates were included in the list beyond the original selection. In an inquiry letter, Commission Chairperson Charles Dulo…
- Israel said Wednesday it would keep blocking humanitarian aid entering Gaza, where a relentless military offensive has turned the Palestinian territory into a “mass grave”, a medical charity said. Israel resumed air and ground attacks across the Gaza Strip on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire…
- Israel said Wednesday it would keep blocking humanitarian aid entering Gaza, where a relentless military offensive has turned the Palestinian territory into a “mass grave”, a medical charity said. Israel resumed air and ground attacks across the Gaza Strip on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire…
- India’s main opposition Congress party accused the government of a “vendetta” on Wednesday after a federal agency filed charges against its top leaders in a years-long corruption case. Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi were charged as part of a probe initiated by a…
- President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that assailants behind a wave of coordinated arson and gunfire attacks on French prisons would be “found, tried and punished”. In a series of attacks that have put the government on edge, unknown assailants have since Sunday hit several jails and…
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- President William Ruto today urged all Kenyans to avoid casual discussions about the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Ruto reiterated that KDF should be allowed to carry out its mandate without unnecessary interference. In light of recent criticism directed at Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General…
- President William Ruto today urged all Kenyans to avoid casual discussions about the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Ruto reiterated that KDF should be allowed to carry out its mandate without unnecessary interference. In light of recent criticism directed at Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General…
- Residents of North Kinangop have welcomed the revival of stalled road projects in the region, following the National Government’s fulfillment of its pledge to improve infrastructure in Nyandarua County. During a visit to Karai village in North Kinangop Ward, locals expressed renewed hope after the…
- Residents of North Kinangop have welcomed the revival of stalled road projects in the region, following the National Government’s fulfillment of its pledge to improve infrastructure in Nyandarua County. During a visit to Karai village in North Kinangop Ward, locals expressed renewed hope after the…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday arrested two officials from the Kakamega Civil Registration Department over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from members of the public seeking civil registration documents. The suspects, Boniface Mukaisi Mutsunga, a Civil…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday arrested two officials from the Kakamega Civil Registration Department over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from members of the public seeking civil registration documents. The suspects, Boniface Mukaisi Mutsunga, a Civil…
- The requirement that two-thirds of members in all elective and appointive positions are not of the same gender could be achieved if women in Kenya rally behind each other during elections, according to the National Assembly Minority Leader, Junet Mohamed. While contributing to a motion for the…
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China-Malaysia ties are ushering in a new golden era. President Xi made the remarks during his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Xi said he is ready to work with Anwar to boost the high-level and strategic development of the…
- The government has reaffirmed commitment to building resilient and inclusive health systems through strengthened community structures and a renewed emphasis on preventive and primary healthcare. Speaking during the Nation Health Summit, which brought together health leaders, partners, and…
