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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Trial of Nigerian separatist leader arrested in Kenya on terrorism charges, Nnamdi Kanu, stalls again

Trial of Nigerian separatist leader arrested in Kenya on terrorism charges, Nnamdi Kanu, stalls again

He also requested access to visitors over the weekend to help prepare his defence, saying he expected witnesses from Ethiopia, Kenya, the United Kingdom and the United States. The court granted the request and directed the Department of State Services to allow the visits.

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Kenya: Law in the offing to empower minority groups – some ‘naturalised tribes’ – uprooted by political cruelty in their countries

Kenya: Law in the offing to empower minority groups – some ‘naturalised tribes’ – uprooted by political cruelty in their countries

The meeting brought together representatives of the Tallai, Ogiek, Nubian and Nyarwanda communities, alongside government officials and civil society actors to deliberate on the proposed policy, which promotes unity through inclusion, equitable resource allocation and recognition of cultural diversity.

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Football Kenya Federation Chief Hussein Mohammed says the agency is working on Marshall Plan for grassroots football

Football Kenya Federation Chief Hussein Mohammed says the agency is working on Marshall Plan for grassroots football

President of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) and Fifa Technical Development Committee member, Marlon Glean, who attended the summit, praised Kenya’s football leadership and called for stronger collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean in promoting football globally.

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Throat cancer survivors in Kenya call for tough punitive tax on tobacco to reduce spread of the disease

Throat cancer survivors in Kenya call for tough punitive tax on tobacco to reduce spread of the disease

Despite this looming cancer crisis, Kenya’s health financing remains low, at around 3 per cent of GDP, far below the recommended 15 per cent under the Abuja Declaration.

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