The month of March marks the start of the long rains season, and the Kenya Meteorological Department says the onset of the rains could occur earlier than anticipated. The Weatherman is attributing the early onset in some parts of the…
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for two weeks, has had an “isolated” breathing crisis in hospital, the Vatican has said. It led to an episode of vomiting and a “sudden worsening of his respiratory condition” on Friday following…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, attended the We Are Equal campaign launch with The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development in Zanzibar. The #WeAreEqual campaign, led by Africa’s First Ladies, seeks to unite them and spark transformational change…
President William Ruto is among the mourners attending the burial of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. Cheptumo’s body was flown to Kabarnet on Saturday morning before being transported by road to Arap Moi Secondary School, Bartabwa, where a church service is…
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 1 — President William Ruto is among the key dignitaries attending the funeral of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo, as leaders from across the political divide gather to pay their final respects. The service, held at Arap Moi…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 — The funeral service for former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati is set for Wednesday, March 5, in Nairobi. His burial will follow on Saturday, March 8, at his Sabata farm in…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 — At least 2.8 million people are projected to experience acute food insecurity between April and June 2026, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has revealed. 2.8mn Kenyans projected to suffer acute food insecurity from April…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 — City Hall has dispatched its staff to Parklands’ Stima Plaza and parts of Ngara to undertake a comprehensive fumigation, sanitation, and cleanup exercise, days after apologizing for a dramatic garbage dump. Personnel under the Green…
Emergency teams continue their efforts to combat wildfires across multiple protected forest areas and national parks. According to the latest update from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), while several fires have been contained, others remain active in Nairobi and Ruma…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is among African leaders gathered in Windhoek as Namibia lays to rest its founding leader Sam Nujoma. Kindiki arrived in Namibia on Friday ahead of the State Funeral at Horoes Acre,…