Fauja Singh, a British-Indian man believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car in India at the age of 114. Police say Singh was crossing a road in the village where he…
KIAMBU, Kenya, Jul 15 – The burial of 12-year-old Bridget Nekesa, who was tragically killed by a stray bullet during the July 7 Saba Saba protests, is underway in Ndumberi, Kiambu County. Nekesa, whose death sparked national outrage and renewed…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 15 – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday released new guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention, in a landmark policy action…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 15 – Popular Kenyan comedian Zakaria Kariuki, widely known by his stage name KK Mwenyewe, has died, sending shockwaves across the entertainment and political spheres. KK rose to national prominence for his humorous and sharply crafted impersonations…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 15 – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received a total of 2,679 applications for various judicial positions as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance capacity. According to a press statement issued by JSC Chairperson and…
Air travel is a vital pillar of economic growth, tourism, and regional integration. Yet for many Kenyans and international visitors, the experience remains costly, inconvenient, and at times frustrating. While our aviation sector has made strides in safety and digital…
President Donald Trump suggested there would be ‘very severe’ tariffs of ‘100 percent’ on Russia if there was no deal within ’50 days’, as he held a briefing with NATO’s Mark Rutte in Washington DC on Monday. “We are very…
Ethiopian government forces “executed” three employees of medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) while they were on a humanitarian mission in Ethiopia’s war-hit northern Tigray region four years ago, a senior MSF official has told the BBC. Raquel Ayora’s comments…
A 300-year-old white quebracho tree was relocated from Villa Allende, Cordoba on Sunday to make way for the expansion of Padre Luchesse Avenue, despite huge protests from local residents. Municipal workers used a crane truck to move the massive tree…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is among global leaders formally recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for their role in advancing the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement. During a special event held on July 10, 2025, at WHO Headquarters…