•Two suspects arrested as security agencies tighten crackdown on cross-border criminal networks Moyale, Kenya| A coordinated multi-agency security operation in Moyale has led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of a cache of illegal firearms and narcotics, in a significant blow to suspected cross-border criminal activities in the region. The operation, carried […]
•KMTC Narok Campus and County Referral Hospital Set to Revolutionize Medical Services and Education Narok County is taking bold strides toward revolutionizing both healthcare delivery and medical education, thanks to two game-changing projects: the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Narok Campus and the Narok County Referral Hospital. Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu recently toured the two […]
In a move that significantly escalates tensions in the Horn of Africa, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new directive barring holders of Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through its airspace—including the self-declared independent region of Somaliland. The measure, which came into effect on April 30, 2025, was formalized through a Notice […]
•Nation Mourns Amid Shadows of Controversy Nairobi, Kenya| Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday in a chilling execution-style attack along Nairobi’s Ngong Road, sending shockwaves across the country and plunging Homa Bay County into mourning. According to preliminary police reports, the 51-year-old legislator was ambushed near […]
Mandera, Kenya| A suspected terrorist attack believed to be carried out by al-Shabaab militants has left five quarry workers dead and two others seriously injured in Bur Abor village, Mandera East, early Monday morning. The 7:00 AM ambush has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the fragile security situation in northeastern Kenya. According to […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In the dusty streets of Bulapesa, a low-income neighborhood in Isiolo town, lives a young man whose academic brilliance once lit up the classrooms of Mang’u High School. Today, that same light flickers uncertainly, dimmed by poverty and unfulfilled potential. Jamal Hassan Waqo, a 24-year-old former student of the prestigious Mang’u High School, […]
A new BBC Africa Eye documentary, Blood Parliament, has shed light on the violent repression of Kenya’s Gen Z-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024, offering a harrowing account of brutality, extrajudicial killings, and a systemic failure of accountability. Broadcast on April 28, 2025, the investigative program revisits the events of June 25, 2024, when […]
The 2025 edition of the London Marathon delivered a thrilling showcase of athletic excellence, as Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe produced a masterclass performance to claim his first major marathon title in a fiercely competitive men’s race. The buildup to this year’s race was marked by significant anticipation, particularly following the late withdrawal of Ethiopian legend Kenenisa […]
London, United Kingdom| In a stunning showcase of endurance, strategy, and sheer willpower, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa carved her name into the annals of marathon history by setting a new women-only world record at the 2025 London Marathon. Assefa crossed the finish line in a breathtaking time of 2:15:50, eclipsing the previous record of 2:16:16 set […]
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County| In a powerful convergence of national and regional leaders, Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, popularly known as Guyo, and President William Ruto’s long-serving aide Farouk Kibet led a spirited call for national unity and accelerated development in rural and marginalized regions of Kenya. The leaders made their remarks during a landmark […]
