MP warns wished-for alliance between President Ruto’s UDA party and opposition’s ODM will undercut democracy in Kenya
David Ochieng, the leader of the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG), said on Friday that whereas it was in order for ODM and UDA to engage in talks ahead of the 2027 general election, it will be foolhardy for the two to enter a deal
State doles out $6.8 million to 132,780 families in arid amid semi-arid regions of Kenya facing food shortages
By strengthening household purchasing power, the cash transfers are expected to mitigate negative coping strategies, stabilise food consumption and protect basic livelihoods during the current drought.
Museveni prepares for 50 years in power after elections agency declares him winner of Uganda’s 2026 presidential race
The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine took 24.72 per cent of the vote, the final results showed. Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has condemned what he described as an unfair electoral process and alleged abductions of his polling agents.
Ongoing disarmament of pastoralists in Kenya nets 11 more guns in Tana River in coast region
Speaking after receiving two more guns from the Orma community at Bangali Police Station, area Deputy County Commissioner Joseph Kipkorir thanked the elders from both communities for their continued support in the ongoing disarmament exercise.
Ugandan police deny arrest of Museveni’s main rival who was allegedly abducted in pre-dawn military raid
Uganda held a general election on Thursday amid an internet shutdown that has been in place for four days, with the military heavily deployed across the country and pockets of violence erupting as people protested parliamentary election results in various parts of the country.
Dairy farmers in Mt Kenya east stake claim to ownership of Runyenjes mil factory under current state assets privatisation policy
He was speaking on Thursday at Kigari Teachers College Grounds in Manyatta Constituency during the launch of the MKITHA Milk Farmers Union, which brings together dairy farmers from Embu, Kirinyaga and Tharaka Nithi counties.
Uganda’s popular opposition leader Bobi Wine abducted in pre-dawn military raid, his whereabouts unknown
As of Friday evening, Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, held a commanding lead with nearly 74 per cent of the vote, the electoral commission said. Wine trailed with 23 per cent.
Estimated death toll in southern Africa flooding crosses 200 as over 2,000 others forced out of homes and 600 tourists evacuated
The death toll across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe is an accumulation after weeks of heavy rains. Weather services issued warnings that more rain was on the way, possibly bringing more destructive flooding.
Nutritionist warns Kenyans’ affinity for ultra-processed foods exposes them to accelerated memory vacuum
The nutritionist noted that foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants help reduce inflammation in the brain and slow cognitive decline.
New medical research finds beige fat can manage blood pressure, Medical News Today reports
People who have obesity generally have more white fat known as white adipose tissue – in the body than beige fat, or brown adipose tissue. White fat stores calories for energy, while beige fat is functional and helps to burn calories.
- 1
- 2
