February 11
Kenya: Mercurial Omanyala Breaks His Own National Record Again
Ferdinand Omanyala's brilliant start to the season continued, as he lowered his own 60m national record for the third time in a year and the second time in a week, as he clocked… Read more »
Africa: Kiptum, 24, Dies Week After World Record is Confirmed
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. According to Police reports, Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana passed away on the spot Sunday night in an… Read more »
Kenya: Former Police AIG King'ori Mwangi Dies At a Nairobi Hospital
Former Assistant Inspector General of Kenya Police Zachary King'ori Mwangi is dead. Read more »
Kenya: World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Road Accident
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. Read more »
February 10
Kenya: Have You Had Your Cervical Cancer Test Yet? Here Are Options
Did you know that Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women in Kenya? The saddest thing about cervical cancer is that it robs the lives of women who are in… Read more »
Tanzania: Former Tanzania PM Lowassa Dies At a Cardiac Institute in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania’s former Prime Minister, Edward Lowassa, has died aged 70. Read more »
Kenya: Export-Led Growth, the Cure to Kenya's Currency Devaluation
Kenya finds itself at a crucial juncture in its economic trajectory. The Kenyan shilling (KES) has experienced significant depreciation against the United States Dollar (USD) and… Read more »
February 08
Africa: It Is Ourpiano Now - Nigeria, South Africa Engage in Hilarious Online Tiff After Afcon Semi
Musician Tyla's song 'Water' was the background music all through Wednesday night, as Nigerians online celebrated their victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the Africa… Read more »
Kenya: Wildlife Connection That Grabs Global Golf Attention
Golf has enjoyed a unique connection with the animal kingdom for donkey's years. Read more »
Kenya: Man Wanted in US After Murder of His Girlfriend Escapes From Custody
A Kenyan man wanted in the US for allegedly killing his girlfriend has escaped from custody where he was awaiting extradition. Read more »
February 07
Kenya: High Court Suspends Government Directive On School Fees Payment
The High Court has suspended the government's directive requiring parents to pay school fees for children in government-owned schools through the e-Citizen online platform. Read more »
Kenya: Revenue Authority's Mwaura, Former Nairobi Mayor Sonko Acquitted in Corruption Case
A Magistrate Court sitting at the Milimani Law Court has acquitted the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairperson Anthony Mwaura in a Sh357 million corruption case for lack of… Read more »
Kenya: Probe Launched into Why Hyena Attacks Are Increasing
The government has launched a probe into the rise in hyena attacks amid indications of population growth. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Walking Dead? Hosts Ivory Coast Storm Afcon Final
They were erstwhile dead and buried after sneaking to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as one of the best four third placed teams, but hosts Ivory Coast… Read more »
February 05
Kenya: Nairobi Officials Defend Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Response to Gas Blast
Nairobi County Government has dismissed assertions of inadequate treatment for the victims of the Embakasi East tragedy at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. Read more »
Kenya: Six More Die After Gas Explosion As Official Arrested
The tragic aftermath of the Embakasi gas explosion in has seen the death toll climb to six as three more victims succumbed to their burns while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Blames Gas Blast On Poor Planning in Nairobi
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Rila Odinga has attributed poor planning in the capital city of Nairobi to the explosion witnessed in Embakasi leading to loss of lives and… Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Land Prices Rise the Fastest in Nairobi's Satellite Towns
Kiambu land prices rose the fastest in Nairobi's satellite towns amid high speculation that shot up costs. Read more »
February 04
Kenya: Health Ministry Conducts Cancer Screening, Vaccination Ahead of World Cancer Day
The Ministry of Health conducted a cancer vaccination and screening campaign in Kirinyaga ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Phones Mbumba to Extend Condolences After Death of President Geingob
President William Ruto has phoned acting President of Namibia Dr. Nangolo Mbumba to extend condolences following the demise of President Hage Geingob. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Mourns Namibian President Geingob As a Great Leader
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned President President Hage Geingob, describing him as a great leader who contributed immensely to the liberation of Namibia. Read more »
February 03
Kenya: Safaricom Customers Won't Be Able to Send Money From M-Pesa to Unregistered Mobile Accounts From Monday
Safaricom says customers will not be able to send money from M-Pesa to unregistered mobile accounts from Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Storms to Meeting Record in First International Race of '24
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala began his international season on an emphatic note, storming to a new meeting record in the 60m dash at the Miramas Metropole Indoor… Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Court Suspends Implementation of Minimum Wage for Private Security Guards
The Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya has stopped the implementation of the minimum wage for private security guards. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 2 Dead in Midnight Explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi
At least two people died and several were injured in Thursday night's explosion in Embakasi near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »