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Sixteen writers, half French-speaking and half Japanese, boarded a luxury train in Kyoto on Thursday, faced with the unusual task of collectively writing a novel in under 24 hours. The authors, who include Muriel Barbery, are taking part…
A new programme funded by the Gates Foundation will support 47 women plant breeders from 14 African countries and work with six research institutions and universities to increase women’s participation in agricultural research. The…
Those who assume that the Migwani Ward by-election is a two-horse race between the Wiper Patriotic Front and UDA may be in for a surprise. The National Liberal Party (NLP) is poised to demonstrate its growing political strength in…
Africa must take greater responsibility for financing its development by strengthening its own financial institutions, President William Ruto has said. The President urged African States to show confidence in African institutions, saying…
The Ministry of Health will begin releasing the first contacts of Kenya’s Ebola outbreak from quarantine on Sunday, October 25, after they complete the mandatory 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms. Director General for…
Former Tokyo Marathon champion Ruti Aga has been banned for six years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for committing Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) involving the Presence and Use of the prohibited substance Methylprednisolone,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has emphasized the need for enhanced accountability, inclusive governance, and more representative global institutions, cautioning that public trust is unsustainable without institutions upholding…
Air passengers travelling between Kenya and the United Kingdom are set to experience faster processing following the signing of an agreement on aviation security. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the recognition of Aviation…
A bus driver has been charged with causing the deaths of two Technical University of Mombasa students in a road accident that occurred on August 7, 2026, along the Ahero-Awasi Highway in Kisumu County. Jotham Murumba Wanjala was charged…
President William Ruto will on Saturday embark on a four-day development tour of Ukambani region. During the tour, he will launch, inspect and commission major programmes on roads, affordable housing, electricity connectivity, water and…
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret has placed one person under a 21-day monitoring period as a precaution against Ebola. According to the hospital’s CEO Dr Philip Kirwa, the person was identified through contact tracing…
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has called for stronger accountability, improved coordination and faster implementation of the Healthcare IT Digitisation Programme. This, he says, will ensure investments in…
East African countries are seeking to strengthen regional integration by addressing barriers that limit young people’s access to employment opportunities across borders. The upcoming East African Employability Summit, scheduled to kick off…
Rescue operations are ongoing after one person died and several others were feared trapped when a quarry caved in at Mutonga in Imenti South, Meru County. According to Igoji East Chief Eva Nkatha, one body has so far been recovered as…
Egypt secured third place earlier on Wednesday with an emphatic 8-1 win over Algeria.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has received a boost after Milimani’s High Court ordered petitions to overturn his impeachment Judgments be prioritized and determined as soon as possible. In his petition, the former governor…
The fight against infectious diseases is far from over. Even as countries make significant progress in eliminating some diseases, others continue to emerge and re-emerge, threatening lives, disrupting communities and placing pressure on…
Kenya stands a chance to accelerate investments in construction sector if it adopts consistent policies. Speakers at the 9th edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya in Nairobi said predictability in regulation and taxation makes it easier for…
Africa’s digital agriculture sector is shifting its focus from innovation and pilot projects to sustainable business models capable of serving millions of smallholder farmers. The transition will take centre stage at the 10th AgriFin…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the arrest and detention of journalist Ode Francis while covering protests against the recent increase in fuel prices. In a statement, IPOA said it will…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained an order requiring former Homa Bay County Assembly Clerk Bob Kephas Otieno and two others to pay the Government Ksh12,571,166.50, being public funds fraudulently paid from the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford jointly announced a 8.7-billion CAD (about 6.18 billion USD) strategic industry support package on Wednesday, designed to shield workers and businesses from ongoing US…
The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Wednesday has launched the first-ever set of priority indicators to help countries track the health…
The National Police Service has intensified road safety awareness campaigns in six counties to prevent accidents and promote compliance with traffic regulations. The officers conducted sensitization exercise on Wednesday across various…
