Japan joins US, China in renewed scramble for Africa as it calls for ‘economic zone’ that links it to Indian Ocean

Japan joins US, China in renewed scramble for Africa as it calls for ‘economic zone’ that links it to Indian Ocean

Guterres said “unjust and unfair international financial architecture” must enhance African representation and endorse a strong African voice in the decision-making process, adding that building AI capacity in developing countries in Africa would help ease digital divide in the region.

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Child rights: Kenyan woman arraigned in court for beastly punishing daughter

Child rights: Kenyan woman arraigned in court for beastly punishing daughter

The law in Article 25 of the Constitution provides that every child entitled to freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment as provided under Article 25 (a) of the Constitution.

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Kenya’s trade minister holds talks with US counterpart in Washington to address volatile business outlook

Kenya’s trade minister holds talks with US counterpart in Washington to address volatile business outlook

Citi Bank, NASDAQ, Cigna Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Vantive, American Tower Corporation, Tidal Basin Advisors, BowerGroup Asia and the Burns Brothers were among the companies represented at the session, where discussions explored opportunities in healthcare, digital trade, renewable energy-powered data centres, and infrastructure.

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Uganda to attend Kenya’s coast tourism parley in Malindi as East African nations explore how to jointly market products   

Uganda to attend Kenya’s coast tourism parley in Malindi as East African nations explore how to jointly market products   

Statistics shared during the media launch show that 466,000 Kenyans visited Uganda, making Kenya its largest source market, while 225,559 Ugandans travelled to Kenya, placing Uganda second only to the United States in tourist arrivals.

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Kenyan intelligence shuts down Quba Islamic Centre in Garissa fearing infiltration by Somali militants

Kenyan intelligence shuts down Quba Islamic Centre in Garissa fearing infiltration by Somali militants

Garissa branch SUPKEM chairperson, Sheikh Abdullahi Salat, said that it was shameful that religious people who were supposed to bring people together were now dividing them. Sheikh Salat reiterated that SUPKEM was fully supporting the government’s move to shut the place down and called for the arrest of all those fuelling the conflicts.

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Kenyan court gives government greenlight to import 250,000 metric tonnes of rice

Kenyan court gives government greenlight to import 250,000 metric tonnes of rice

The court ordered respondents to submit a progress report by November 3, 2025, detailing local production, farmers’ stock replenishment and actual deficit, with further instructions due on the same day when the petition will proceed to a full hearing.

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More sinned against than sunning: How Ogiek people’s quest for indigenous cultural and land rights is thorny legal issue for Kenya

More sinned against than sunning: How Ogiek people’s quest for indigenous cultural and land rights is thorny legal issue for Kenya

The Africa Court mandated the establishment of a Community Development Fund within 12 months, into which all compensation funds would be deposited. This fund was to be managed with adequate representation from the Ogiek community to ensur that the reparations directly benefit those affected.

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Busia got talent: Harambee Star’s mother praises son Boniface Muchiri’s never-say-die spirit and outstanding display

Busia got talent: Harambee Star’s mother praises son Boniface Muchiri’s never-say-die spirit and outstanding display

At the centre of interest a son born and brought up in Busia, one of the five counties in western Kenya that have contributed directly and indirectly more than 90 per cent of current Kenyan team that has shocked Africa’s football powerhouses like Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Angola and Zambia.

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‘Kenya turns to home-grown scientific research that’s rooted in local realities but universally competitive’

‘Kenya turns to home-grown scientific research that’s rooted in local realities but universally competitive’

Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak commended the strategic partnership between the National Research Fund, Egerton University, and the Nakuru County government among other partners as an exceptional demonstration yielding tangible results for our nation.

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