Eldoret court adjourns case in which Moi Referral Hospital staff face charges of securing jobs with forged papers after key witness’ no-show
When he appeared before an Eldoret court two weeks ago, the hospital’s Director of Finance Mathew Birgen revealed that the institution was pursuing individual recoveries including a case involving a former staff from whom more than Ksh6 million is being sought.
Deadly gangster by night, feared Gor striker by day: How Gor Mahia’s dreaded player Nicodemus Arudhi met his waterloo in Kenya’s dreaded crime-buster
The most intriguing tale about Arudhi is that in 1965 he was released from prison just to bolster the Harambee Stars squad that was preparing for Gossage Cup (now Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations or Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup).
Trans Nzoia County in western Kenya steps up campaign against neglected tropical diseases with focus on bilharzia
Trans Nzoia County has applauded the impact of partners in fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The county has intensified the campaign to eliminate NTDs by ensuring safe and clean water projects, County Executive Committee Member for Health and Sanitation Christopher Lorot applauded the “enormous contribution of partners in the...
Kajiado governor criticises Kenya Wildlife Service over fencing of world-famous Tsavo National Park
Speaking at the Ole Lenku Township Primary School, the governor requested Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and relevant stakeholders to halt the exercise and return to the negotiating table to find a viable solution.
Armed gangs kidnap seven from school in northwestern Nigeria to bring number of abducted students to 1,900
Gunmen raided an off-campus residence in northwest Nigeria and kidnapped seven students, police said. The attack occurred early on Wednesday in the Kaura Namoda area of conflict-battered Zamfara state, police spokesman Yazid Abubakar said in a statement. One of the students escaped and was in custody. The police spokesman said...
South Sudan sets registration deadline for political parties that will take part in the 2026 elections
Since signing the 2015 peace deal, South Sudan has postponed elections at least three times to resolve the ongoing conflict.
‘Holy democracy’: How Voodoo or Manjunju drove ex-Benin bloodhound Mathieu Kérékou out of power after traditionalists warned he risked becoming zombie
Voodooists are believed to have retaliated against Presidents Matheu Kérékou, who grew terrified of being zombified by a curse. He recruited a Malian marabout nicknamed the Devil and experimented with other religions in search of spiritual strength, according to devotees.
Rival political formations in Somalia trade fire in Mogadishu ahead of planned anti-government demos
Gunfire subsided on Thursday afternoon following mediation efforts led by the director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency, who visited the area and held talks with former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. The discussions reportedly led to an agreement to halt the fighting.
President Trump says US and Iran are discussing how to jointly dig out Iran’s nuclear material
Despite recent strikes in the region, he said that the US-Iran ceasefire taking effect in early April remains in place, suggesting that it is possible an interim deal could be reached “over the weekend” as the ongoing talks are advancing.
Political aspirant demands apology, $386,250 from misogynist rival who publicly ridiculed her as ‘uncircumcised’ and ‘unfit’ to lead
The letter further alleges that Tonny Kipkurui, who is said to be a senior employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority in Mombasa and an aspiring Member of Parliament, has engaged in a sustained campaign aimed at undermining Chelel’s political ambitions.
