East African Community to mark first Lake Victoria Day as environmental concerns rise
Cultural performances by troupes drawn from across the region will form part of the celebrations, showcasing East Africa’s diversity and strengthening regional unity, while local artisans will display eco-friendly products to promote sustainable livelihoods and tourism.
State warns motorists Ahero Bridge in Kisumu is a deathtrap following torrential rains
Relentless rainfall in the highlands has caused River Nyando to swell, overflowing onto the roadway above the critical bridge and adjacent land at Ahero market in Nyando Sub-County.
Kenya’s world renowned tourist city of Mombasa launches campaign to weed out street children
Kenya’s world renowned tourism hub at the coast is in the grip of street families and children. The rise in street population has also seen a rise in uncontrolled charity and abuse of human rights. Against this backdrop, Mombasa County government has rolled out a joint multi-agency operation to tackle...
Exhumation of 13 unclaimed bodies from Nyamira buried in mass grave in Kericho begins
Preliminary findings indicate that 13 unclaimed bodies were released from Nyamira County Referral Hospital and transported to Kericho for burial on March 20, 2026. The development has raised questions over the burial procedures, documentation and compliance with legal requirements.
East Africa’s Ogre that eats own children: Museveni’s court martial and laying bear loopholes in Uganda’s 1995 constitution
The drafting history reveals that delegates agreed courts martial were indeed courts of judicature – but the history is maddeningly silent on whether they could try civilians.
Kenya’s national rugby sevens team blows hot and cold in second leg of HSBC Challenger Series Montevideo
Kenya finished the Montevideo leg campaign strongly with a solid win over hosts Uruguay. Shujaa built a 12-7 lead by halftime after a fast-paced opening half. In the second half, Kenya extended their advantage with additional tries, showcasing improved execution and composure.
Kenya’s environment minister wants Africa to strengthen value chains to bolster earnings for farmers
The session, themed ‘Strengthening Africa’s Commodity Value Chains: From Production to Global Market Leadership’, brought together policymakers, development partners and private sector players to explore ways of improving productivity, sustainability and market access.
Seven Children-2: Incredible story of how plantation slave sired 7 children with master’s wife, his carbon-copy elder son inherits him
By 1851, as Robert’s health began failing, Samuel had been carrying this knowledge for 18 years. Eighteen years of watching his children grow. 18 years of knowing the oldest Thomas would soon inherit him as property. That his own son would legally own him.
Tracking mistrust between Washington and Tehran that could prolong US-Israel-Iran war
Iran’s state media has denied that Iran has engaged in any peace talks with the United States. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no negotiations have occurred with the United States, and that “fake news” has been used to “manipulate” the oil markets.
Mt Kenya University’s drive to become ‘Africa skills supermarket’ sees 27 nursing apprentices depart for Germany
MKU Vice-Chancellor Deogratius Jaganyi said the institution is also in the process of becoming an approved TELC (The European Language Certificates) examination centre, a move that will allow students to undertake German proficiency exams locally and enhance MKU’s language training ecosystem.