Malava by-election: Sprint to finish line starts as focus turns to three: Busiega, Panyako and Ndakwa
While clan numeracy is expected to play a key role, lawyer Edgar Busiega, Seth Panyako and David Ndakwa are billed as frontrunners.
Cameroon opposition candidate Tchiroma claims presidential election victory, elections body says results due by October 26
Analysts have predicted a victory for Biya, 92, as the opposition remained divided and his strongest rival was barred from running in August. Eleven opposition candidates were on the ballot for the October 12 election.
Kisumu court releases four suspected car thieves on $3,800 bond but ring leader detained pending investigations
Acting on a tip off, security officers raided the homes of the two suspects in Khayeko Junction and another homestead at Aliwa village respectively, where they recovered the vehicles and vehicle parts.
When madness in a nation goes unchecked, economy takes a heavy hit, mental experts tell Kenya
General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Sanae Mausannif lauded Kenya’s leadership in mental health reform, describing the country as a model of commitment and progress in the region.
‘Organised’ and ‘explosive’ growth of Zion Church poses challenge to Communist Party lading to detention of its pastor
Dozens of police officers forcibly intercepted Jin last month while he was trying to board a US-bound flight from the commercial hub of Shanghai, and restricted his travel outside Beihai, said Bob Fu, the founder of Christian NGO ChinaAid.
Exiled Madagascan President Rajoelina reveals he fled the country in fear for his life after military mutiny
Madagascar’s former prime minister under Rajoelina and one of the president’s closest advisers have also fled the country and arrived in the nearby island of Mauritius in the predawn hours Sunday, the Mauritian government said. Mauritius said it was “not satisfied” that the private plane had landed on its territory.
Kenya holds Indigenous Seed Fair 2025 in Laikipia to celebrate seeds, food and culture, place premium on local foods
ISFAA Coordinator Martin Oulu says indigenous seeds, handed down through generations, are specifically suited to thrive in local environments. Compared to commercial seeds, indigenous are more resistant to harsh weather, pests and diseases, making them especially valuable in the face of climate change and growing uncertainty in agriculture.
Kenya creates National Marine Spatial Plan to diffuse conflicts arising from competing interests in use of ocean resources
To address these challenges, the government through the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, has embarked on a participatory process to develop the spatial plan.
Bereft of financial support, ingenious students in Kenyan universities develop coping mechanisms to overcome odds
Under the new funding model introduced in May 2024, students are now expected to seek scholarships, loans, and household contributions, with allocations based on financial need – ranging from 30 to 70 per cent. However, not all students benefit equally. While some find the model manageable, those from low-income backgrounds continue to face hardship due to limited family support.
Freed Palestinians prisoners, some in Israeli jails for 20 years, arrive home in Gaza under ceasefire deal
Several thousand people gathered inside and around the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, awaiting the arrival of freed prisoners, with some waving Palestinian flags and others holding pictures of their relatives.