A dramatic and heartbreaking scene unfolded outside the Supreme Court in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, when a man set himself on fire in protest over a legal dispute that had dragged on for years. Witnesses said James Kipira arrived at the court premises in the morning, appearing calm as he engaged security officers…
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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan has condemned the heinous murder of Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, Acting County Elections Manager – Kilifi County. In a statement on Monday, January 6, 2025, Marjan who also serves as the commission secretary, noted that other IEBC staff were saddened by the attack which…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has partnered with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to kick off a critical initiative aimed at assessing how corruption affects Kenya’s economy. In a statement on March 3, 2025, Mudavadi confirmed that a meeting with representatives from the IMF officially launched the IMF Governance Diagnostic Assessment Scoping Mission for Kenya….
CNN 17th March, 2025 01:55 PM President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. Portraits in the background are seen having golden frames. PHOTO/@EricLDaugh/X As President Donald Trump works to dramatically reshape the federal government, he is also in the middle of transforming another historic aspect of the presidency: the Oval Office. Nearly…
A family in Kiambu county is asking for help to find their 21-year-old daughter, Ann Waithera, who has been missing for a week now Ann is a student at NIBS Technical College, in Ruiru and it is said that she has also switched off her phone His mother, Maryanne Waithera, says he lives close to…
South Sudan secured its first Olympic basketball win against Puerto Rico at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Africa witnessed a groundbreaking moment in sports history as South Sudan secured its first-ever Olympic basketball victory defeating Puerto Rico 90-79 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. The win not only highlights South Sudan’s emerging prowess in basketball but also stamps…
American sprint hurdler Grant Holloway is among the elite athletes set to defend title at the 2025 World Indoor championships. Grant Holloway, the reigning Olympic and world champion in the 110-meter hurdles, is set to defend his 60-meter hurdles title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, from March 21-23, 2025. Holloway, renowned…
The Kenyan Police Contingent, part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, has achieved significant progress in stabilizing the Caribbean nation. According to the National Police Service (NPS) Headquarters in Nairobi, the team has been instrumental in enhancing public safety, reclaiming key infrastructure from gangs, and reopening vital roads. These efforts have enabled…
Kenya stands on the brink of a revolutionary advancement in HIV prevention and treatment, as Gilead Sciences’ groundbreaking drug lenacapavir moves closer to widespread availability. This innovative medication, which can be administered as an injection just twice a year, promises to serve both as a preventive vaccine and an antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, offering new hope…
The Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko, has officially opened the National Dialogue on Mangrove Restoration in Kenya. The event that is taking place in Kwale County is themed “Demystifying mangrove restoration in Kenya: Lessons from success and failure, and creating a path for best practices,” aims to foster discussions on the vital role of…
Engin Firat’s reign as Harambee Stars coach is in the spotlight after Zimbabwe’s German tactician Michael Nees achieved in three months what the Turkish mentor has not managed in three years. Harambee Stars players and fans are licking their wounds after failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the third straight edition….
American Olympian Fred Kerley has lashed out at what he terms as ‘disrespect’ on his name. Double-Olympic medalist Fred Kerley has called out critics on social media, demanding the respect he feels is due to him as one of the world’s top sprinters. The heated exchange unfolded on X (formerly Twitter) after a user sparked…
Officers at Kware Police Station confirmed the arrest of two KDF officers in the Cornerstone area during their patrol Another KDF officer ran towards them, jumped into the car, and allegedly attacked Constable Rufo and was injured during the attack They revealed the identity of KDF officers as Amos Kipchumba Cheruiyot of the Kenyan Air…
Sha’Carri Richardson has explained why she does not regret failing to win gold in the final of the 100 meters in Paris, a race she was widely expected to win. Six months after falling short of Olympic gold in the 100 meters at the Paris 2024 Games, Sha’Carri Richardson remains undeterred. Despite entering the event…