Chemelil sugar factory in Kenya’s Lake Victoria Basin resumes operations after upgrade

Chemelil sugar factory in Kenya’s Lake Victoria Basin resumes operations after upgrade

Chemelil Sugar Managing Director Jassi Chatthe confirmed the factory’s readiness to commence operations.

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East Africa’s most famous indigenous tribe, Maasai, set for third edition of its cultural festival in November

East Africa’s most famous indigenous tribe, Maasai, set for third edition of its cultural festival in November

The much-anticipated third edition of the Maa Cultural Festival is set to take place this November, bringing together communities from across the Maa-speaking counties to celebrate their rich cultural heritage. Maasai is one of the most recognisable indigenous ethnic groups in Africa that live astride Kenya and Tanzania. The annual...

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Travelling business class to London ‘accidentally’ and the story of Kenya’s attorney general Nojnjo disembarking East African Airways if the captain was Black

Travelling business class to London ‘accidentally’ and the story of Kenya’s attorney general Nojnjo disembarking East African Airways if the captain was Black

When the East African Community collapsed in 1977, due to the political rising incongruence of the presidents of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (i.e. Jomo Kenyatta, Kambarage Nyerere and Idi Amin respectively) who together constituted the Authority of the Community, everything, including the fleet of EAA planes, was grounded. It is unlikely that the now re-established and greatly expanded EA will re-establish the former EAA and other corporations that greatly benefited the region in diverse ways.

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Narcotics: Kenya’s Coast Guard intercepts one tonne of methamphetamine haul worth $63.4 million in Indian Ocean

Narcotics: Kenya’s Coast Guard intercepts one tonne of methamphetamine haul worth $63.4 million in Indian Ocean

Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy, Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, who led the operation codenamed Bahari Safi, said the suspicious vessel was intercepted about 630 kilometres east of Mombasa on October 23.

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Severe drought ravages northeastern Kenya as residents appeal for government intervention

Severe drought ravages northeastern Kenya as residents appeal for government intervention

No loss of life has been reported but the resident expressed fears it was just a matter of time before it happens unless the government and humanitarian organisations intervene.

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Pardoned death-row inmate walks to freedom with degree in law and big dreams of aiding condemned prisoners in Kenya

Pardoned death-row inmate walks to freedom with degree in law and big dreams of aiding condemned prisoners in Kenya

After spending 24 years behind bars, Peter Kihiu Mwaniki, has finally regained freedom not as the man he once was, but as a transformed figure determined to use his second chance in life to fight for justice and inspire others. His journey from a condemned prisoner to a lawyer is...

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Police arrest of crime suspect, his mother and three accomplices as pistol stolen during Raila Odinga’s burial is recovered in Kisumu

Police arrest of crime suspect, his mother and three accomplices as pistol stolen during Raila Odinga’s burial is recovered in Kisumu

Police arrested Odhiambo’s mother, Lilian Atieno Nyabende, who resurfaced moments later, to assist in investigations. The firearm was immediately secured and identified as the one stolen from Police Constable Benson Kodia Olayo, a GSU officer attached to VIP protection unit of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.

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Reflections: Kenya’s national team Harambee Stars has a long way to go in African football

Reflections: Kenya’s national team Harambee Stars has a long way to go in African football

Harambee Stars wrapped up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers campaign with a record of 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, scoring 18 goals and conceding 14. The biggest goal contributions were by Michael Olunga with six goals and two assists in total.

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Acting ODM leader pledges to keep party and Luo community firmly rooted in ‘broad-based’ government

Acting ODM leader pledges to keep party and Luo community firmly rooted in ‘broad-based’ government

Oburu observed that, although ODM was incorporated and works with the current regime under “broad-based government” arrangement, the party is focused on building strong structures to form or be part of next regime in which it will have better bargaining power.

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