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 […]
Beijing, China| In a landmark state visit to China, President William Ruto achieved a sweeping diplomatic and economic breakthrough that could reshape Kenya’s development trajectory. Accompanied by key government officials, Ruto held high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, culminating in the signing of over 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements covering a wide […]
Isiolo County, Kenya| A passionate plea made by Isiolo County Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya to President William Samoei Ruto has borne fruit, culminating in the launch of a livestock restocking initiative aimed at reviving livelihoods shattered by prolonged drought. The appeal, delivered on February 7 during the President’s visit to Garbatulla town, highlighted the dire […]
•GSMA Report Highlights Sector’s 8% GDP Contribution Addis Ababa| Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and digital transformation, contributing a notable 8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This is according to a new report by the Global System for Mobile Communications […]
Wajir, Kenya| In a decisive and symbolic gesture to confront the escalating blood shortage crisis in Wajir County, First Lady Rukia Abdinassir led by example on Thursday by donating blood at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre. Her act of solidarity with the county’s vulnerable patients aims to galvanize the public into action during a […]
