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Kagiso Khaole appointed as new GM for Uber SSA

Kagiso Khaole takes over Frans Hiemstra’s role who has been appointed as the Regional General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Uber.

By Thembisa Bambathi 8 hrs ago

Kagiso Khaole appointed as new GM for Uber SSA

Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe kills 157 unvaccinated children

Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe kills 157 unvaccinated children

By AP 9 hrs ago

Regional leaders congratulate Ruto on presidential poll win

Regional leaders congratulate Ruto on presidential poll win

By Betty Njeru 16 hrs ago

African leaders hail win, pledge to work with Ruto

African leaders hail win, pledge to work with Ruto

By Mike Kihaki 18 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

During a caucus of Azimio's elected leaders at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Mr Kalonzo's name featured prominently as a possible successor to Justin Muturi.

By Brian Otieno 2 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

CCTV offers clues into final moments of slain poll official

According to the postmortem report released on August 17, the IEBC official may have been strangled

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga 2 hrs ago

CCTV offers clues into final moments of slain poll official

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

One outstanding lesson we are yet to learn from these presidential elections is that there is something fundamentally wrong with the first-past-the-post electoral system method.

By Elias Mokua 2 hrs ago

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

Kenya’s business community has called for calm and a return to normalcy following the long campaign season.

By Frankline Sunday 2 hrs ago

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

Devki eyes power sector with 60MW wind farm in Kwale

Devki Steel Mills said in a disclosure to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) that it is planning to construct a 60-megawatt wind power plant at Kinango, Kwale County.

By Macharia Kamau 2 hrs ago

Devki eyes power sector with 60MW wind farm in Kwale

'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati

Chebukati said after briefing the four on the results he was to announce, they asked him to moderate them so that the country could have a re-run of the presidential election.

By Amos Kareithi and Joackim Bwana 2 hrs ago

'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio shift election battle to control of top seats in Parliament

William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza has 163 MPs-elect and it has won over 10 independents as it seeks to have majority members.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 hrs ago

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio shift election battle to control of top seats in Parliament

Ruto: My Cabinet members will answer questions in Parliament

William Ruto pledged to amend parliamentary Standing Orders to ensure that Cabinet Secretaries in appear in Parliament to respond to members questions.

By Allan Mungai 2 hrs ago

Ruto: My Cabinet members will answer questions in Parliament

Magoha: School calendar will not be altered

Education CS George Magoha maintained that the national examinations will be held as scheduled.

By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago

Magoha: School calendar will not be altered

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

Electoral preparations were better than 2017, though voter registration and education didn’t quite pan out as planned.

By Denis Kabaara 2 hrs ago

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

Seasonal floods kill 50 people in Sudan

Floods triggered by seasonal torrential rains in Sudan have killed more than 50 people and inundated over 8,170 homes since the rainy season started

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Seasonal floods kill 50 people in Sudan

Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14

The Health Ministry said ambulances transferred at least 55 injured people to local hospitals.

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14

Not yet uhuru: African Union has had a few successes but still weak

A report revealed the AU had misunderstood its mandate. Most African governments are security-obsessed and hostile to intra-African migration.

By The Conversation 5 days ago

Not yet uhuru: African Union has had a few successes but still weak

Antony Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights

In a meeting with Rwandan President Kagame, Blinken discussed efforts to ease the tensions. US Secretary of State says reports of Rwanda’s support for M23 appeared ‘credible’.

By Associated Press 6 days ago

Antony Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights

African wildlife parks face threat of climate change and infrastructure

The parks not only protect flora and fauna but also act as natural carbon sinks. The growth of urban populations and the building that goes with it have also added to the pressure on parks.

By Associated Press 6 days ago

African wildlife parks face threat of climate change and infrastructure

Ex-Botswana President Festus Mogae opts out of Kenya elections role

Ex-Botswana President Festus Mogae withdraws from Commonwealth Observer group in Kenya due to unforeseen circumstances, replaced by ex-Jamaica PM Bruce Golding.

By Betty Njeru 14 days ago

Ex-Botswana President Festus Mogae opts out of Kenya elections role

Sudan detects first case of monkeypox in Darfur

The World Health Organization last month declared monkeypox a global emergency, to ensure that the world takes the current outbreaks seriously.

By AP 16 days ago

Sudan detects first case of monkeypox in Darfur

Red Cross: 10 killed in flooding in hilly eastern Uganda

The victims of the Saturday night downpour lived in the neighbouring districts of Kapchorwa and Mbale.

By Associated Press 16 days ago

Red Cross: 10 killed in flooding in hilly eastern Uganda

UN relaxes arms embargo on Central African Republic

The U.N. Security Council voted Friday to relax the arms embargo against the Central African Republic.

By Associated Press 18 days ago

UN relaxes arms embargo on Central African Republic

Oil block auction in DRC punctures Africa's climate goals

The DRC government will auction 30 oil and gas blocks in the Cuvette-Centrale Peatlands in the Congo Basin forest — the world’s largest tropical peatland.

By AP News 20 days ago

Oil block auction in DRC punctures Africa's climate goals

'New Cold War': Russia and West vie for influence in Africa

Russia’s top diplomat this week visited Egypt, Congo, Uganda and Ethiopia, pledging friendship and charging the U.S. and European countries with driving up food prices.

By AP News 20 days ago

'New Cold War': Russia and West vie for influence in Africa

The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara

Over the last decade Zamfara state has been engulfed by violence. Gangs of young men ride into villages on motorbikes, armed with Kalashnikovs and machetes, to burn, rape, steal, and kill.

By Daniel adamson, BBC Africa eye 22 days ago

The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara

Uhuru Kenyatta picked as EAC's mediator for peace talks in DRC

Uhuru has been instrumental in trying to broker a long-lasting peace deal between the Kinshasa-led government and the rebels.

By Mwangi Maina 26 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta picked as EAC's mediator for peace talks in DRC

Burundi takes over EAC leadership from Kenya

Pres. Uhuru hands over one-year EAC chairmanship to Burundi’s Evariste Ndayishimiye; Uhuru to now mediate peace talks in DRC as the summit’s representative.

By Betty Njeru 26 days ago

Burundi takes over EAC leadership from Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta's final lap as EAC Chair

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to hand over the leadership of the community to his Burundian counterpart, Evariste Ndayishimiye during the Heads of State summit in Arusha.

By Mwangi Maina 27 days ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta's final lap as EAC Chair

22 killed, 33 injured in Egypt bus-lorry crash

Accidents kill thousands every year in Egypt, which has a poor transportation safety record. Crashes are mostly caused by speeding, careless driving, bad roads or poor enforcement of traffic laws.

By AP 29 days ago

22 killed, 33 injured in Egypt bus-lorry crash

Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60 in last decade

Diseases like Ebola and other hemorrhagic fevers were responsible for 70% of those outbreaks, in addition to illnesses like monkeypox, dengue, anthrax and plague.

By AP 1 month ago

Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60 in last decade

Zimbabwe students scoop international awards for moot court

The 11-member Zimbabwean team of nine girls and two boys aged between 14 and 18 and drawn from different schools was crowned world champions last month.

By AP 1 month ago

Zimbabwe students scoop international awards for moot court

Two Catholic priests abducted in Nigeria, diocese says

It was not immediately clear who was behind the abduction.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Two Catholic priests abducted in Nigeria, diocese says

Somalia, Kenya ink deals on miraa, aviation as relations warm

Somalia's leader, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, inked deals with his counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta, in Nairobi during his first official trip to Kenya's capital.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Somalia, Kenya ink deals on miraa, aviation as relations warm

U.S. says 2 Congolese plead guilty to trafficking ivory, rhinoceros horn

Herdade Lokua and Jospin Mujangi were arrested in November last year before grand jury indicted them for conspiracy, money laundering, smuggling and legal violations for trafficking.

By Reuters 1 month ago

U.S. says 2 Congolese plead guilty to trafficking ivory, rhinoceros horn

Man dies after drinking full Jagermeister bottle in drinking competition

The incident, according to local police, took place on Tuesday.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Man dies after drinking full Jagermeister bottle in drinking competition

Spanish court allows autopsy of former Angolan leader dos Santos

Dos Santos' daughter Tchizé dos Santos asked for her father's body to be kept in Spain for a full autopsy due to alleged "suspicious circumstances of his death."

By Reuters 1 month ago

Spanish court allows autopsy of former Angolan leader dos Santos

14 killed in mass shooting at a South African bar

The shooting comes a fortnight since 21 bodies of teenagers were found at a bar in the city of East London.

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 month ago

14 killed in mass shooting at a South African bar

Former Angola president dos Santos dies at 79

Former Angola President Eduardo dos Santos dies aged 79 at the Barcelona Teknon clinic following a long illness, Angolan presidency confirms.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Former Angola president dos Santos dies at 79

President Touadera: Crypto is key to financial inclusion

The move to adopt cryptocurrencies in a country where internet use is low and electricity unreliable has raised eyebrows among crypto experts, puzzled lawmakers and residents.

By Reuters 1 month ago

President Touadera: Crypto is key to financial inclusion

Maasai in Tanzania move to new homes amid eviction efforts

Government officials say the Maasai are being asked to voluntarily leave their homes, located in parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

By VOA 1 month ago

Maasai in Tanzania move to new homes amid eviction efforts

Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests

The protests mark 3rd anniversary of huge demonstrations during the 2019 uprising that overthrew Omar al-Bashir and led to a power-sharing deal between civilian groups and the military.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests

South Africa: Chemical poisoning caused death of 21 teenagers

Authorities confirm chemical poisoning caused Sunday's deaths of 21 teenagers at a nightclub in East London, South Africa.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

South Africa: Chemical poisoning caused death of 21 teenagers

Morocco prosecutes 65 migrants involved in deadly Melilla incident

The Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) organisation said 29 migrants had died, citing unnamed hospital sources.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Morocco prosecutes 65 migrants involved in deadly Melilla incident

At least 17 bodies found in South African night club

Eyewitnesses told the Daily Dispatch newspaper that bodies were lying inside the venue as if they had collapsed on the floor.

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 month ago

At least 17 bodies found in South African night club

Why the African child still under siege decades later

Children in Kenya continue to suffer the effects of harmful practices despite the existence of laws and policies that safeguard their rights and welfare.

By Nancy Nzau 1 month ago

Why the African child still under siege decades later

South Africa confirms first monkeypox case, not linked to travel

South Africa confirms the first case of monkeypox, Health Minister Joe Phaahla says it’s not linked to travel.

By Reuters 1 month ago

South Africa confirms first monkeypox case, not linked to travel

Malawi President strips deputy of powers over graft

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera relieves his Vice President Saulos Chilima of all delegated powers after he was named in a corruption scandal

By George Maringa 1 month ago

Malawi President strips deputy of powers over graft

Burkina Faso asks civilians to evacuate vast zones ahead of military operations

The announcement was made late on Monday, with few details about how long people have to evacuate or where they should go.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Burkina Faso asks civilians to evacuate vast zones ahead of military operations

Kenya to command Regional force in DR Congo

This force, which will work in tandem with the military and administrative forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo will be under the command of Kenya.

By Mwangi Maina 1 month ago

Kenya to command Regional force in DR Congo

EAC Heads of States order deployment of Regional Force to DRC

The standby force shall be deployed to the Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces immediately ‘’to stabilise the zone and enforce peace in support of the DRC security forces.

By Patrick Vidija 1 month ago

EAC Heads of States order deployment of Regional Force to DRC

Advocacy group writes to Janet Museveni over Sakaja degree

Sakaja alleges that he graduated in October 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Management Degree from Team University, Uganda.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Advocacy group writes to Janet Museveni over Sakaja degree

At least 50 killed in massacre at Catholic church in southwest Nigeria

The identity and motive of the attackers was not immediately clear.

By Reuters 2 months ago

At least 50 killed in massacre at Catholic church in southwest Nigeria

Zimbabwe: Our people not selling toes for millions

The Government of Zimbabwe has come out to dismiss social media reports suggesting that its citizens are trading their toes for millions of shillings.

By Brian Okoth 2 months ago

Zimbabwe: Our people not selling toes for millions

Pope's July visit to Africa to go ahead despite health issues

Francis will spend four days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, visiting the capital Kinshasa and Goma in the restive eastern region.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Pope's July visit to Africa to go ahead despite health issues