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Human rights activities are calling for tolerance as LGBTQ individuals in some parts of Kenya’s Eastern and North Eastern regions continue to face heightened risks amid strong religious, cultural and legal opposition to same-sex…
The World Football Forum in North America has come to an end, having treated fans to many spectacular victories and big surprises. Africa was represented at the tournament by a record 10 teams and produced several unforgettable stories.…
Today, the people of Ol Kalou go to the ballot to choose their next Member of Parliament. I have spent my days among them in their markets and shopping centres, on their unfinished roads, beside their water points and dispensaries. I did…
France’s National Assembly has voted to create a right to assisted dying under strict conditions, after years of debate and changes to the proposals. MPs voted by 291 to 241 to back the bill, which had been rejected three times by the…
The US launched a new attack on Iran on Sunday evening, continuing days of strikes between the two countries. Iranian state media reported that the strikes killed one person in southwestern Iran, while four were injured. Within hours of…
Chinese technology companies are steadily expanding their influence in Africa’s artificial intelligence sector, with experts citing their growing support for open-source AI models as a major factor in widening access to advanced digital…
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has released the latest batch of orbital test results for the Qingzhou experimental spacecraft, launched on 30 March this year. The spacecraft was developed under the leadership of the Innovation Academy for…
Kenya is poised to make history as the first African nation to host a leg of the prestigious World Rafting World Cup Series, a milestone that signals the country’s growing ambition as a destination for world-class adventure sports and a…
The State Department for Petroleum is pushing for more stringent safety standards across Kenya’s petroleum transport sector. Principal Secretary Harsama Kello specifically urged industry players, transporters, and regulators to strengthen…
Kenya’s gambling industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. Thanks to widespread smartphone adoption, improved internet access, and the popularity of mobile money platforms, betting has become more accessible than…
When the World Health Organisation declared the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026, it issued an unscripted test of international solidarity. The responses from Washington and…
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine will honor academic achievements and professional impact of its African graduates and their contributions to the regional healthcare landscape during its 50th anniversary. The institution…
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has announced the “Form Imejipa Na County” consumer promotion that will see prizes worth over Ksh35 million shillings awarded to consumers who participate in the campaign. Through the Promotion, eligible…
The establishment of World Environment Day in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly and its first celebration in 1973 under the slogan Only One Earth set an annual reminder that we do not have a spare Earth to migrate to when…
Residents of Gatunga in Tharaka Nithi County are eagerly awaiting the completion of the modern Gatunga Market, a project already transforming lives through job creation and improved business opportunities. Speaking at the construction…
African EV platform Spiro has announced a Ksh 29 billion investment round to accelerate the deployment of its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa. Building on the support of long-standing institutional…
Telecommunications firm Faiba has unveiled a new mobile portfolio strategy aimed at repositioning its products around customer value, usage flexibility, and enhanced user experience. The all-inclusive strategy, dubbed Raha Jipe, marks a…
When the leader of a territory must board a foreign monarch’s private jet to enter a country because multiple nations have refused flight clearance to his own aircraft, the episode invites more than passing scrutiny. Lai Ching-te’s recent…
Seasoned banker Adan Mohamed is expected to assume his role as the substantive Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) upon is swearing in. This follows his appointment by National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet…
Stablecoins could transform cross-border payments in Africa as stakeholders argue that regulators must strike a balance between innovation and compliance. At the fourth edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference held in Nairobi…
For years, the narrative of Africa-global trade partnerships has been defined by extraction or aid dependency. Kenya has felt this acutely supply chain disruptions, infrastructure gaps, and foreign investment that rarely reaches the…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting U.S. President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday, with both leaders pledging to enhance communication, manage differences, and pursue what Xi described as a “constructive…
For Mary Wanjiku, a 58-year-old living in Kiambu County, medical care is a daily worry. After her husband retired, the couple lost access to employer-provided health insurance, leaving Mary to cover hospital bills out of pocket. Now,…
Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has said the new rules governing the industry will ensure enhanced protection for consumers. This comes amid growing gaming industry in Kenya and Africa backed by growing digital technologies. We will…
