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Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year

Goblin Mode defines a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.

By AP 16 hrs ago

Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year

China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased

China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased

By AP 1 day ago

CS Owalo: State to pay media houses Sh1b advertising arrears

CS Owalo: State to pay media houses Sh1b advertising arrears

By Philip Mwakio 2 days ago

China eases some Covid restrictions following protests

China eases some Covid restrictions following protests

By VOA 2 days ago

State to set up 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the government has embarked on a mission to provide free internet to the disadvantaged population.

By James Wanzala 3 days ago

State to set up 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots

President Kagame accuses Tshisekedi of using conflict to delay 2023 polls

President Kagame claims the leadership of the DRC is using delay tactics to postpone the presidential elections slated for December 2023.

By Betty Njeru 4 days ago

President Kagame accuses Tshisekedi of using conflict to delay 2023 polls

China sends students home, police patrol to curb protests

Schools in China said classes and final exams would be conducted online.

By AP 5 days ago

China sends students home, police patrol to curb protests

University students sent home as China tries to end protests

Chinese universities sent students home and police fanned out in Beijing and Shanghai to prevent more protests Tuesday after crowds angered by severe anti-virus restrictions.

By AP 6 days ago

University students sent home as China tries to end protests

Huawei to connect more people as it joins ITU's digital alliance

The firm had previously announced that it would work with partners “to enable 500 million people to enjoy digital financial services as 500,000 people to enjoy inclusive education”.

By Peter Theuri 7 days ago

Huawei to connect more people as it joins ITU's digital alliance

Parents cry foul as pupils registered in another school

The parents claimed the management of the institution has two schools and they registered the candidates in separate schools, depending on their academic strength.

By Daniel Chege 8 days ago

Parents cry foul as pupils registered in another school

He defiled me and took off when I became pregnant, teenager, 17, says

Homa Bay has a high prevalence rate of teen pregnancies which currently stands at 33 per cent, making it second after Narok.

By James Omoro 8 days ago

He defiled me and took off when I became pregnant, teenager, 17, says

Sideshows shouldn't distract us from talking about road safety

National Transport and Safety Authority said that by November 17, Kenya had recorded 4,103 road accident-related deaths, up from 3,947 recorded in the whole of 2021

By Clay Muganda 9 days ago

Sideshows shouldn't distract us from talking about road safety

Family has lived off Mau Forest for years despite State evictions

Members of the indigenous communities whose livelihood depends on natural forests, their goal is to protect and preserve the forest ecosystem for future generations.

By Joseph Kipsang 9 days ago

Family has lived off Mau Forest for years despite State evictions

80 students graduate with tech career skills

The Ajira Digital is an initiative of the ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy in partnership with Amazon Web Services

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 10 days ago

80 students graduate with tech career skills

Kenya seeks South Korea cooperation to create 25,000 free digital hotspots

Kenya is seeking further cooperation with South Korea to aid in the creation of digital centres and the provision of digital skills that will boost E-commerce.

By Peter Theuri 11 days ago

Kenya seeks South Korea cooperation to create 25,000 free digital hotspots

DR Congo crisis summit issues call for Friday cease-fire

Participants said the Friday evening cease-fire would be followed by a rebel withdrawal from the major towns that are currently under M23 control.

By AP 11 days ago

DR Congo crisis summit issues call for Friday cease-fire

How pollution and cages are killing fish in Lake Victoria

In Homa Bay, cage farmers incurred losses in 90 cages comprising of 6,000 fish in each cage, translating to Sh108,000,000.

By Kobingi Nyakeya 12 days ago

How pollution and cages are killing fish in Lake Victoria

Why Tilapia fishily vanished from frying pans

The remaining populations are limited to a few isolated spots around Lake Victoria.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 15 days ago

Why Tilapia fishily vanished from frying pans

Former President Uhuru, EAC Heads of State commit to ending hostilities in DRC

Presidents Evariste Ndayishimiye, Felix Tshisekedi and Former Pres. Uhuru Kenyatta commit to immediately cease hostilities in Eastern DRC and restore peace.

By Betty Njeru 17 days ago

Former President Uhuru, EAC Heads of State commit to ending hostilities in DRC

Africa talks peace as strife escalates

African nations are still wallowing in the miasma of externally powered internal aggressions, with peace nowhere in sight.

By Betty Njeru 18 days ago

Africa talks peace as strife escalates

Sins of dictator Bokassa: He planted seeds across the world

Some of Bokasa’s 40 children were born by 19 wives from different parts of the world such Belgium, Vietnam, Angola, Lebanon Romania, France and Gabon.

By Amos Kareithi 19 days ago

Sins of dictator Bokassa: He planted seeds across the world

Mombasa residents thwart police attempts to evict woman from her home

The officers encountered resistance from the locals who came to defend Ms Shenaz Hussein who is said to have been staying at the house for the last 60 years.

By Bernard Sanga 22 days ago

Mombasa residents thwart police attempts to evict woman from her home

Solai dam had been declared stable before it burst, killing 48 people

This emerged during the hearing of a case where the owner of the dam and the expansive farm where it is located, Perry Manusukh, is charged with 48 counts of manslaughter.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 23 days ago

Solai dam had been declared stable before it burst, killing 48 people

Just as we have kingmakers, there are dictator makers too

The best way to groom a dictatorial regime is to have it under pressure to correct its mistakes. This includes the need to defend their weaknesses and those of their leaders.

By Michael Ndonye 25 days ago

Just as we have kingmakers, there are dictator makers too

Court allows DPP to withdraw Sh7.4b graft case against DP Gachagua

Senior Principal Victor Wakumile allowed an application by the DPP Noordin Haji to withdraw the Sh7.4b graft case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and nine others.

By George Maringa 25 days ago

Court allows DPP to withdraw Sh7.4b graft case against DP Gachagua

Why MPs' bid to entrench CDF in Constitution will flop badly

The CDF was originally established in 2003. Since its inception, CDF has undergone major amendments between 2007 and 2013, all trying to fit it within constitutional architecture.

By Lempaa Suyianka 26 days ago

Why MPs' bid to entrench CDF in Constitution will flop badly

Interaction between separatists, terrorists disturbing

The destabilising role of separatist groups in Africa has been overlooked in recent years. In fact, separatist groups in Africa are a direct factor in causing civil wars and ethnic conflicts.

By Abderrazzak Laassel 26 days ago

Interaction between separatists, terrorists disturbing

NCIC put to task over Kitui residents, camel herders conflict

Senators put to task NCIC to explain what it has done to resolve the conflict between Kitui and Tana River communities that has led to the loss of lives and property.

By Edwin Nyarangi 26 days ago

NCIC put to task over Kitui residents, camel herders conflict

Police seek 14 days to detain auctioneer behind illegal eviction

Zachary Barasa was arrested and arraigned in court before Milimani magistrate Gilbert Shikwe where the police sought to detain him as they probe destruction of property allegations.

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

Police seek 14 days to detain auctioneer behind illegal eviction

Death of fish leaves cage farmers in Lake Victoria counting losses

Experts say fish died due to inadequate supply of oxygen due to organic matter decomposing in the lake. More than 30 beaches in the county have been affected.

By James Omoro 26 days ago

Death of fish leaves cage farmers in Lake Victoria counting losses

Grim future for local firms as venture capital gravy train slows

Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that cash from foreigners flowing into domestic assets has been slowing down

By Brian Ngugi and Dominic Omondi 28 days ago

Grim future for local firms as venture capital gravy train slows

Kericho's Sh450m pending bills are fake, report reveals

Tender opening, evaluation, and inspection of projects didn’t comply with procurement laws. Koibarak ECDE classroom in Chepseon ward constructed without adhering to building standards.

By Nikko Tanui 28 days ago

Kericho's Sh450m pending bills are fake, report reveals

Tanzania: Small plane crashes into Lake Victoria, 19 dead

The small passenger plane crashed Sunday morning into Lake Victoria near Bukoba airport Precision Air said the flight was coming from the coastal city of Dar es Salaam.

By AP News 28 days ago

Tanzania: Small plane crashes into Lake Victoria, 19 dead

Vet with passion for public health

As Victor Yamo grew up, his parents often narrated how he loved his grandmother’s chickens, feeding them, cleaning their house, not forgetting the eggs that he loved collecting.

By Rose Mukonyo 29 days ago

Vet with passion for public health

Police warn locals over rising cases of lynching by mobs

Gatundu South Sub County police boss Stanley Kamande termed the actions by locals as unlawful insisting that the existing channels of solving conflicts should be embraced by all locals.

By Gitau Wanyoike 29 days ago

Police warn locals over rising cases of lynching by mobs

Update: Tanzanian aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria

Precision Air plane crashes into L. Victoria while attempting to land at Bukoba Airport, Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation says 15 people rescued.

By Winfrey Owino 29 days ago

Update: Tanzanian aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria

The double tragedy of hunger and game attacks in counties

According to a report compiled by KWS and Interior officials, the number of people injured, killed by wild animals in Laikipia has increased to 485 between 2012 and 2020.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

The double tragedy of hunger and game attacks in counties

Survivors of Ethiopia's two-year conflict are crying out for justice

Victims looking to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council for hope have so far been disappointed by the body, which has the mandate of preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts in Africa.

By Muleya Mwananyanda 1 month ago

Survivors of Ethiopia's two-year conflict are crying out for justice

Germany pledges humanitarian support to drought victims

The government has urged food-secure counties in Kenya to share surplus produce with those severely affected by drought. Some 4.35 million Kenyans are in dire need of food and water.

By Patrick Vidija 1 month ago

Germany pledges humanitarian support to drought victims

Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said Ethiopia’s government and Tigray authorities have agreed on “orderly, smooth and coordinated disarmament.”

By AP 1 month ago

Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years

ICT CS Eliud Owalo: Ruto's government will respect media freedom

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo says President Ruto’s administration will respect media freedom.

By George Maringa 1 month ago

ICT CS Eliud Owalo: Ruto's government will respect media freedom

Thousands fight eviction from Mau Forest

The Environment and Lands Court issued an order in July 2020 allowing the residents to continue living in the forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Thousands fight eviction from Mau Forest

Peace talks on Ethiopia's Tigray conflict extended

Discussions continue in South Africa between Ethiopia’s federal government and representatives from the northern Tigray region.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Peace talks on Ethiopia's Tigray conflict extended

Vetting of lead poisoning victims completed ahead of court verdict

Environment court awarded the victims Sh1.3 billion in July, 2020 but Nema appealed. The vetting was carried out to validate a list compiled in 2015.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Vetting of lead poisoning victims completed ahead of court verdict

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