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2 May 2025 - Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California. Kim, whose son is an athlete who eats a lot of eggs, says although…

2 May 2025 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a bid to strip former President Joseph Kabila of immunity so he can face trial on charges of supporting the M23 insurgency in the country's east, where the government is seeking to draft a peace deal this…

2 May 2025 - Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, England's Football Association announced Thursday, following a major shift in its stance.

2 May 2025 - China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but wanted Washington to show "sincerity" and be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains. Beijing's commerce ministry on Friday confirmed the US had…

2 May 2025 - The Empowerment Liberation Party (ELP) has announced plans to offer free tickets to all youth candidates in Kenya’s 2027 general election. The ELP aims to attract Gen Z voters to transform Kenya’s political landscape, believing generational change is…

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2 May 2025 - Tokyo's envoy for US tariff talks in Washington said Thursday that the second round of negotiations between the two countries had been "frank and constructive." "We have no intention of negotiating in a way that would be detrimental to the national…

2 May 2025 - Investigations into the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament, the late Charles Were, have zeroed in on a suspect who was captured trailing the legislator minutes before he was gunned down along Valley Road.

2 May 2025 - Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain. Apple expects US tariffs to cost $900 million in the current quarter, even though their impact was "…

1 May 2025 - Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi were marked by visible tension after the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) was denied a chance to address workers during the national event.

1 May 2025 - Kenyan workers had nothing to smile home about, as the country marked the third Labour Day celebration under the Kenya Kwanza administration.

1 May 2025 - May marks the end of the “Long Rains” season across much of the country, except for the Coastal and western regions, where rainfall typically extends into June. In the monthly forecast, the Kenya Meteorological Department says several parts of the…

1 May 2025 - KMPDU has called on the government to prioritise the welfare of healthcare workers, warning that continued neglect of doctors’ rights and hospital working conditions threatens the country’s health system.

1 May 2025 - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union is preparing to hit Russia with a 17th round of sanctions, describing President Vladimir Putin as the "sole obstacle" to peace in Ukraine. Barrot took aim at Russia's…

1 May 2025 - The United States is set to end tariff exemptions on Friday for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, a move which could have significant ramifications on consumers' purchasing habits. The move announced last month means that goods shipped…

1 May 2025 - The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to lift former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity from prosecution after accusing him of backing rebels in the east. There was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts…

1 May 2025 - Kenya Basketball Federation Chairman Paul Agali Otula passes on

1 May 2025 - In signing a minerals deal, Ukraine has found a new way to tie the United States to its future, but it remains to be seen if it can guarantee long-term support from mercurial President Donald Trump. But he said that from an economic perspective it can…

1 May 2025 - Pep Guardiola has provided an injury update on Erling Haaland ahead of Manchester City's upcoming encounter with Wolves, sparking concern among fans

1 May 2025 - Amazon reported a nine percent rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, but its outlook fell below expectations, sending its share price lower. But this was lower than what analysts had expected.

1 May 2025 - Wall Street stocks rallied Thursday after strong results from Microsoft and Facebook parent Meta offset lingering worries about an economic slowdown.

1 May 2025 - Raila demands probe into killing of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

1 May 2025 - President William Ruto has announced that pensions and gratuity payments for workers both in the private and public sectors will be tax-free beginning the next financial year.

1 May 2025 - The three officers, all constables, were travelling in a white VW Polo when they went missing.

1 May 2025 - The MP abandoned his usual car after developing an instinct that his life was in danger.

1 May 2025 - Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is set to make his first public appearance this year in the Gusii region on Friday, May 2, 2025.

1 May 2025 - Family sources confirmed that Otula succumbed to a cardiac arrest at his Nairobi home.

1 May 2025 - Gor Mahia reached the semi-final of the Football Kenya Federation Cup after beating Premier League rivals Kariobangi Sharks 2-0 at Dandora Stadium on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This means K’Ogalo’s hope for a season double is alive since they are also…

1 May 2025 - A Grade 2 pupil was on Wednesday evening swept away by floods in Milimani area, Nakuru County, after a heavy downpour led to severe flooding in several parts of the town.

1 May 2025 - Most counties did organise for public functions, and those who did had low-key attendance.

1 May 2025 - A nine month pregnant woman from Zanzibar fell into a pit latrine after leaving her house heading for evening prayers. Hudhaima narrated the incident.

1 May 2025 - Israel declared a national emergency as the largest wildfires in the country’s history continued to rage out of control. The Fire and Rescue Service’s Jerusalem District commander said firefighters had a long way to go before they could contain the…

1 May 2025 - FKE reaffirms commitment to social dialogue, raises concern over Labour Day exclusion

1 May 2025 - Salasya said he will launch his presidential bid under a new political movement.

1 May 2025 - The family of slain Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles On'gondo Were has shifted blame to the government following his assassination on Wednesday night in Nairobi.

1 May 2025 - Their labour struggles shaped May Day as they demanded dignity and justice.

1 May 2025 - MP Charles Ong’ondo Were’s son, Boid Were, spoke after his father's demise. The young man disclosed that his father's murder saddened the family.

1 May 2025 - The envoy say the region has enormous potential that remained untapped.

1 May 2025 - Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were was shot dead on Wednesday evening, April 30. He died shortly after arrival at The Nairobi Hospital where he was rushed to.

1 May 2025 - IPOA launches probe into MP Ong'ondo's murder as DCI investigates civilian involvement

1 May 2025 - The former Maseno School and Mang’u High School Principal Paul Otula is dead. The towering educationist, who also served as the Kenya Basketball Federation chairperson, is reported to have collapsed at his Nairobi home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and died…

1 May 2025 - Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged Kenyans to be patient and allow President William Ruto the time and space necessary to implement his policies effectively. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations at…

1 May 2025 - This tragic incident adds to a grim list of Kenyan Members of Parliament who have been murdered while serving in office.

1 May 2025 - Fast food giant McDonald's reported a drop in first-quarter profits Thursday as US traffic from low- and medium-income customers diminished amid economic anxiety in the wake of President Donald Trump's trade wars. Shares of McDonald's fell 1.3 percent in…

1 May 2025 - Opta's supercomputer has predicted the Champions League winner after Barcelona's draw with Inter Milan and PSG's win over Arsenal in the first leg of the semi-final.

1 May 2025 - Video shows kidnapped South Korean missionaries alive in Somalia

1 May 2025 - The tour will begin in Nyasiong'o, to Keroka, Kiumbu, Kisii roundabout and Ikonge Market.

1 May 2025 - Kasipul MP was shot dead in Nairobi, an act that has been described as shocking and barbaric.

1 May 2025 - Global health funding faces historic challenges as donor countries reduce their contributions, the director of the World Health Organisation said on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from the WHO upon taking office in…

1 May 2025 - Prof. Makau Mutua has told off critics who have questioned his appointment as President William Ruto’s Senior Advisor of Constitutional Affairs.