Domestic workers push for ratification, implementation of ILO conventions in Kenya to curb abuse
Aima Mohammed a resident of Bamburi, who has worked domestic worker abroad, detailed systemic exploitation faced by Kenyan workers in foreign countries. Aima said that salaries promised in Kenya often differ from what workers received upon arrival.
Farmers in tea growing regions in Kenya elated by green leaf price review
A directive issued last week by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings has seen factory boards revise the green leaf price to at least Ksh30 per kilogramme effective February 2026.
Long distance runner Faith Kipyegon funds construction of $232,400 maternity ward at Keringet Dispensary
The three-time Olympic gold medallist and five-time world champion over 1,500 metres and 5,000 metres said the facility will address high rates of maternal and neo-natal complications caused by limited access to health services.
Survival of critically endangered African penguins found off coast of South Africa threatened by bird flu
In a statement released in December 2025, the organisation said over 1,000 African penguins had died from bird flu since 2018.
Cheptais court slaps randy grandpa life sentence for defiling his 10-year old grand-daughter
The sentencing comes amid national calls for strict enforcement of laws protecting minors and a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual offences.
Since Goma fell to rebels in eastern Congo diplomatic push has swelled but bloodbath persists
The United States and other international partners, with regular calls for de-escalation and dialogue, have struggled to significantly alter the conflict’s trajectory on the ground. In direct talks under Qatari mediation, Kinshasa demanded M23’s full withdrawal and the restoration of state authority, while the rebellion insisted on direct dialogue to address what it describes as the “root causes” of the conflict, particularly governance issues.
Thirteen artisanal minors killed, six injured in gold mine collapse in South Sudan
Sudan has sought to boost gold production as a key source of foreign currency since losing three-quarters of its oil revenue following South Sudan’s secession in 2011.
Nyandarua ‘clever’ elephants out-think farmers in central Kenya and destroy acres of cropland
Ndaragwa MP George Gachagua expressed concern over the destruction and fear caused by the animals and promised to escalate the matter to the national government.
South Africa tourism booms as it records 10.48 million international arrivals in 2025
Last year, South Africa held the inaugural Tourism Infrastructure Investment Summit, introduced the G20 Tourism Hackathon and launched an artificial intelligence-powered travel assistant for North American travellers.
Former AFC Leopards defender Collins Shichenje on cusp of joining English Championship side Charlton Athletic
If completed, the transfer would mark one of the most lucrative deals involving a Kenyan player and highlight the rising presence of Kenyan talent in European football.
