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Raila Odinga's Final Journey Begins Tomorrow, with Sunday Burial Set in Bondo
The final rites and state funeral for the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga are set to commence tomorrow, marking the beginning of a four-day national farewell f...
President Ruto Declares Seven Days of National Mourning for Raila Odinga
Following the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, President William Ruto has declared a seven-day period of national mourning.In a solemn nation...
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies at 80
Former Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga has died at the age of 80 in the Indian city of Kochi, where he was undergoing treatment....
KDF Day: President Ruto Leads Nation in Honouring Troops as Recruitment Schedule Upheld Despite Court Case
The nation today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, marks the annual Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day, a solemn national occasion dedicated to honoring the service, sacr...
TISA and Partners Call for Action on Gender Inclusion in Kiambu’s Agri-Food Systems
The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA), in partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance (SUNCSA), has call...
Schools Mobilized For Nationwide Tree Planting On Mazingira Day
The Ministry of Education has issued a directive requiring all public and private schools across the nation to participate in a large-scale tree planting exerci...
Government Disburses Sh2.4 Billion for Inua Jamii Program
The Inua Jamii initiative, a government cash transfer program that supports persons with severe disabilities and older persons above 70 years, has disbursed Sh2...
DR Congo’s Ex-President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death
BY ALJAZEERAA military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia.Lieutenant General...
Israel Agrees To 20-Point Ceasefire Plan, Hamas Yet To Approve
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Israel has agreed to a 20-point ceasefire plan designed to end the ongoing war in Gaza. The announcement came aft...
Madagascar President Dissolves Government After 'Gen Z' Protests
BY BBCMadagascar's president has announced that he will dissolve his government, following days of youth-led protests over the country's longstanding water and...
IEBC Resumes Continuous Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) today launched its continuous mass voter registration exercise, aiming to enlist an estimated 6.3 mil...
EACOC Nominates Prof. Fred Ogola as African Development Bank (AfDB) Expert
The Eurasia Afro Chamber of Commerce (EACOC) has announced the nomination of Prof. Fred Ogola, Head, East Africa (EACOC Global Team), as an Expert with the Afri...
Deaf Community Marks Awareness Week with Calls for Sign Language Rights
By Bill ClintonThe Deaf community in Kenya gathered in unity at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on September 27, 2025, to celebrate the Keny...
Wajir Celebrates Deaf Awareness, Championing Sign Language as a Right
As Deaf Awareness Week draws to a close, the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Deaf community and other stakehold...
President Ruto Calls For UN Reforms
President William Ruto has stated that the United Nations organization could become irrelevant unless it undertakes urgent, comprehensive reforms that align wit...
Parliament Returns From Recess To Packed Agenda Of Key Bills And Vettings
The Bicameral Parliament resumed its sittings this afternoon after a month-long recess, with a packed legislative calendar set to dominate the coming weeks. Law...
Malawi Electoral Commission Warns Against Premature Victory Claims As Parties Clash
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has warned political parties against declaring electoral victory before official results are released, amid growing tensio...
President Ruto Launches SHA Sponsorship Programme to Cover 2.2 Million Kenyans
President William Ruto today announced a major step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage, launching a new sponsorship program under the Social Health Auth...
KISE and ICPAK Partner to Advance Disability Inclusion
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) are set to formalize a partnership aimed at a...
New Nepal Interim Ministers Sworn in After Protests
BY AFPNepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers on Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corr...