The tragedy in Elgeyo Marakwet has deepened after another mudslide struck the Kibendo area in Keiyo South on Sunday night, adding to the mounting death toll that has already left families devastated. Authorities confirmed that two more people had died, and several others were feared missing, following heavy rains that have pounded the region for
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has shed light on the reason behind the noticeable difference between the coffin that transported the late Raila Odinga’s body from India and the one displayed during the public viewing at Kasarani Stadium. Speaking in an exclusive television interview on Sunday, Oburu clarified that the switch was guided purely by cultural
Tanzania is facing a tense and uncertain moment after the announcement of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide victory in the recent general election. The country’s electoral commission declared on Saturday, November 1, 2025, that Hassan had secured nearly 98 percent of the total votes cast, granting her another five-year term to lead the East African
Tanzania is facing growing unrest after its October 29 General Election, with protests spreading across several towns and regions. Tension remains high as media reports claim that President Samia Suluhu Hassan held separate phone conversations with Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The discussions are said to have taken place on the
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue the ongoing nationwide lecturers’ strike until the government fully addresses their grievances. UASU Secretary-General Dr. Constantine Wesonga declared that no learning activities will resume in public universities until the lecturers’ demands for better pay, improved working conditions, and the implementation of the 2021–2025
Tanzania is facing deep tension as protests spread across the country and questions grow over the whereabouts of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The demonstrations have intensified in major towns, with citizens demanding accountability and solutions to economic hardship. Many complain about rising prices, unemployment, and what they describe as government oppression. Reports from Kenyan newspapers
A proposal by the government to regulate religious activities in Kenya has sparked a heated reaction from both Christian and Muslim leaders, who have dismissed it as an attempt to suppress freedom of worship. The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya (CCAK) has urged President William Ruto to allow faith-based groups to present their views
The Ministry of Interior has intensified efforts to secure the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations by setting up a 24-hour surveillance system to monitor social media platforms. The move comes amid growing fears that online networks have become a breeding ground for exam leaks and fake papers targeting anxious students and parents. According
Confusion has gripped Kenyans after the Public Service Ministry dismissed claims that the government had suspended the Ksh1,000 fee charged for replacing lost or damaged national identity cards. The clarification came just days after President William Ruto publicly announced that the fee would be waived to make it easier for citizens to register as voters
A Nairobi magistrate has made a firm decision to keep control of a fraud case that has dragged on for years after dismissing an attempt by one of the accused persons to have her removed from the proceedings. Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego, sitting at the Milimani Law Courts, rejected an application filed by Andrew Kirungu