BUNGOMA, Kenya May 29 – A family dispute turned deadly in Cheptais, Bungoma County, after a 15-year-old boy hacked his 19-year-old brother to death during an argument over a memory card. Police said the two brothers—one in Form Three and…
NAIROBI, Kenya May 29 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid an emotional tribute to literary giant Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, calling his death a monumental loss to Africa and generations of literary scholars. Gachagua described the celebrated author…
President William Ruto has called for deeper collaboration, strategic partnerships to tackle Africa’s evolving security challenges during the opening of the 2025 Africa Chiefs of Defence Conference (ACHOD25) in Nairobi. Speaking at the forum co-hosted by Kenya and the United…
The bitterness transforms into something wondrous, a bright acidity blossoms, reminiscent of ripe, juicy tropical fruits. The aroma quickly fills the room, invigorating the senses. Eastern Africa, where Kenya is located, shares an inseparable bond with coffee, while Ethiopia, in…
The laureates of the 2025 United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize are Brenda Reynolds, a social worker of Saulteaux heritage supporting the health and well-being of Indigenous communities in Canada, and Kennedy Odede, founder and CEO of Shining Hope for…
May 29 – Elon Musk has said he is leaving the Trump administration after helping lead a tumultuous drive to shrink size of US government that saw thousands of federal jobs axed. In a post on his social media platform…
May 29 – President Donald Trump’s administration says it will “aggressively” revoke the visas of Chinese students studying in the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement the move would include “those with connections to the Chinese…
May 28 – Renowned Kenyan author and literary icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has died at the age of 87 in the United States, his family has confirmed. Ngũgĩ, celebrated globally as East Africa’s leading novelist, passed away on Thursday night…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – President William Ruto has called on militaries in Africa to forge closer cooperation and partnerships to deal with security risks facing the continent. The President said closer ties between African defence institutions will help support…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to be tolerant of one another and people in neighbouring countries. The President said rebuilding broken relationships within and across the border would leave Kenya a stronger nation. Speaking…