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IEBC Kicks off Search For The Chair
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel has kicked off interviews for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Electora...

President Ruto Makes Gov't Changes
President William Ruto made significant changes to his government on Thursday, with the goal of accelerating the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transf...

DR Congo and Rwanda Call for Ceasefire in Qatar Talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame have called for an "immediate ceasefire" in eastern DR Con...

DR Congo Defies Pressure Over Talks with Rebel M23
Despite growing international pressure, the Democratic Republic of Congo is standing firm on its decision not to have direct talks with the M23 rebel group that...

Africa Media Festival 2025
The Nairobi National Museum transformed into a center of media innovation on February 26th and 27th, hosting the third annual Africa Media Festival. The event b...

Raila To Announce Next Political Move After Consultations
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has stated that he will discuss the next course of action with his ODM party.Speaking on Monday after meeting with President...

Zelensky Says Ready to Quit if it Brings Peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky resisted US demands for Ukraine's vital minerals and other natural resources as part of war-ending talks, saying he was "...

Former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati Dies at 64
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has passed away, his family has confirmed.His death follows reports t...

Countdown to AUC Elections
The election preparations for the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson are in the homestretch with the nominees now on their final charm offensive to woo s...

Bishop Sapit Backs US Aid Reduction, Challenges African Leadership
The Head Bishop of the Anglican Church (ACK) in Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, has said that the church supports the US move to remove aid from the country.Bishop Sa...

President Ruto Pledges to Bring Back The Abducted Chiefs In North Eastern
President William Ruto has instructed the National Police Service (NPS) to act immediately to safeguard the North Eastern region after the abduction of five chi...

Government Builds Over 14,000 Classrooms for Junior Secondary Schools
In the last three months, the government has built more than 14,000 classrooms nationwide to accommodate pupils moving from elementary to junior secondary schoo...

M23 Rebels Claim Capture Of Goma, Congo's Largest City
Goma, the main city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was the scene of gunfire hours after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed to have taken c...

Murkomen Named Interior CS as Kagwe Makes a Comeback
President William Ruto on Thursday made significant changes to his Cabinet by nominating, re-assigning, and appointing officials to the senior ranks.In an annou...

Deadly Cyclone Chido Wreaks Havoc in Mozambique and Mayotte
Cyclone Chido has caused widespread devastation in Mozambique and Mayotte, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life, according to the National Institute...

President Ruto Cancels Adani Deals
President William Ruto has instructed the ministry of Energy and Transport to halt the ongoing Adani negotiations.Speaking during his State of the Nation Addres...

US Ambassador Meg Whitman Resigns
The ambassador of the United States, Meg Whitman, has resigned.According to Whitman, serving the American people by fostering closer ties with Kenya has been an...

17 NAIROBI CITY COUNTY OFFICIALS RECEIVE TRAINING ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Nairobi City County Environment Officers received critical training on the principles of circular economy, climate change and adaptation, aimed at empowering th...

DP Kindiki Named UDA Deputy Party Leader
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been formally appointed as the new deputy party leader of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).The DP was named during a pa...

President Ruto Advocates For SHA Registration
President William Ruto on Sunday strongly urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA).Speaking during a church service in Khwisero, Kakameg...