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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband dies
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died. The death was announced on Monday by Vice-President Deogratius Ndjembi....
Kenya apologises to Burundians over attacks during trader crackdown
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Dr Korir Sing'Oei, has apologised to Burundian nationals living in the country following attacks linked to a government crackdown...
Kisumu prepares to host World Talent Conference
Kisumu is set to host the inaugural World Talent Conference (WTC) 2026, bringing together talent developers, entrepreneurs, innovators and other delegates from around...
Adventists launch ‘One Voice 27’ campaign to share message of hope
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has launched a global campaign encouraging members, particularly young people, to use digital platforms to share a message of...
MPs raise alarm over textbook shortages and school borrowing
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over the management of finances and learning resources in national...
Government seeks to rebuild trust between police and young people
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has launched an initiative aimed at rebuilding trust between young people, the police and the government....
Kisumu police use football to build trust with youths ahead of 2027 election
Police in Kisumu are using football and community engagement to build trust with young people as they step up efforts to prevent crime...
Presidential aspirant Owalo condemns alleged abduction of journalist Alex Kiprotich
People's Prosperity Party presidential aspirant Eliud Owalo has condemned the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, calling for a thorough...
Activist demands Kisumu security chiefs to probe OCS over alleged illegal demolition
Human rights activist has accused Kisumu Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Chief Inspector Benson Matheka of overseeing an allegedly unlawful demolition...
EACC recovers Sh207.7m in unexplained assets from former Trans Nzoia accountant
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order for the forfeiture of assets worth Sh207.7million linked to a former government...
32 nations line up for Africa Cycling Championships in Kisumu
A record 354 cyclists from 32 African countries will compete in the 2026 Africa Road Cycling Championships, which began in Kisumu on Wednesday,...
Kisumu county commissioner orders probe into demolition of church, ECDE centre
Kisumu County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan has ordered an investigation into the demolition of a church and an early childhood development education (ECDE) centre...
Siaya leaders pledge support for Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Siaya County leaders have pledged to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the broad-based political arrangement and development projects in...
Kisumu summit adopts six-point peace roadmap ahead of 2027 polls
Stakeholders at a two-day peace and leadership summit in Kisumu have adopted a six-point roadmap to strengthen security, promote inclusive governance and prevent...
