As Kenya marked 63rd Independence Day, Mau Mau descendants renewed push for reparations
Daniel Kamau revealed that during a recent African Union (AU) meeting he attended, more than 50 ambassadors acknowledged the suffering endured by Africans under British colonial rule.
Ultra vires: High Court in Nairobi dumps Cabinet Secretary Duale’s order to Mt Kenya University to stop oral health degrees
In the landmark ruling, the court affirmed that the programme is legally accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and therefore remains valid and operational. The judges further ruled that the ministry of health acted outside its legal mandate when it attempted to interfere with the university programme.
County administrator calls for enhanced security and adherence to mining laws for faster economic growth
Turkana County Mining Deputy Director Elim Areman emphasised the need for responsible and inclusive mining practices, noting that land belongs to the community and investors must work closely with local residents to ensure mutual benefit.
Texas response to school shootings teaches world that policing has become a costly twisted civic religion
There were no well-researched, pragmatic policy changes around limiting assault rifles, regulating the hyper-destructive expanding bullets that ripped children’s bodies apart, and increasing mental health support — things that could actually stop shootings like in Uvalde, which was carried out by a troubled 18-year-old.
US considers relocating Ebola-exposed Americans to Kenya as Uganda shuts border with Congo
A local Ebola taskforce made the decision to close the border after a rise in Ugandan health workers exposed to the virus by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared on May 15.
Impeachment: South African parliament forms 31-member committee on Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala case
The ANC submitted nominees later than other parties, naming nine members and one alternate representative, including Dorries Eunice Mpapane, the chairperson of the Committee on the Presidency.
Senator says corruption in Kenya has hit ‘emergency’ level, wants President Ruto to crack whip to save economy
Speaking in Homa Bay, Mr Kajwang’ said Kenya losses approximately Ksh900 billion every year to corruption, which he noted is equivalent to a third of the national budget. He raised alarm over the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which he said more than half of it is stolen.
Kenyan flower exporters source new markets in North America, Asia and Eastern Europe to mitigate high export costs
In a speech read on his behalf by Dorah Odundo of the Horticultural Crops Directorate at a press briefing in Nairobi ahead of next week’s International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2026, Kundu said the government continues to implement policies to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness.
Family Bank first quarter profits jump 52.6 per cent to $12.3 million from $7.7 million in same period last year
According to the bank, total operating income rose by 22.1 per cent to Ksh6 billion from Ksh4.9 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year.
700 marine species trafficked from Kenya seized at Argentina’s Ezeiza International Airport
Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in what conservationists describe as a major bust of exotic aquatic wildlife destined for the ornamental pet trade. The seizure took place on April 26 at Ezeiza International Airport near Buenos Aires in an operation involving Argentina’s Environmental...
