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Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:22:33 GMT
CHAN 2024 Quarter-Finals Preview - Hosts Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda Lead Charge
[Premium Times] As the quarter-finals begin, the script is beautifully poised: East Africa dreaming, North Africa plotting, West Africa charging, and the continent watching

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:36:00 GMT
US Embassy in Nairobi Warns of Possible Al-Shabaab Attacks, Urges Vigilance
[Shabelle] Nairobi -- The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a fresh security alert, warning of potential terrorist attacks in Nairobi by Al-Shabaab and other extremist groups, and advising heightened caution among American citizens and foreig...

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:39:04 GMT
Tanzania and Kenya Are in a Joint Bid to Combat the Illegal Fauna, Flora, Wildlife Trade.
[Daily News] Yokohama -- TANZANIA and Kenya have announced a joint bid to champion digital public infrastructure, a regional command and control centre to address human-nature conflicts in Africa, as per the Lusaka Agreement

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:43:00 GMT
How Nollywood Films Help Kenyan Housemaids Make Sense of Their Lives
[The Conversation Africa] Nollywood, Nigeria's prolific video-film industry, has been popular in Kenya since it was introduced to east Africa at around the turn of the century.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:59:14 GMT
Kenya's KCB Eyes Entry Into Ethiopia's Banking Sector
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) is in negotiations with Ethiopia's central bank to acquire a stake in a local financial institution, CEO Paul Russo revealed in an interview with The Africa Report.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:53:37 GMT
Uganda, Kenya Launch Fourth Coast Tourism Conference
[Nile Post] Preparations are underway for the fourth Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition, and Familiarization (Fam) Trip, set to run from October 27 to 29 at Ocean Beach Resort & Spa in Malindi, Kilifi County.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:55:33 GMT
No, Kenya's Ex-Deputy President Gachagua Didn't Link Cash Rewards for National Football Team to Ethnic Favouritism
[Africa Check] No, Kenya's ex-deputy president Gachagua didn't link cash rewards for national football team to ethnic favouritism

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:20:03 GMT
Ethiopian Embassy in Kenya Issues Apology Over Inaccurate Statement On Somali Region's Controversial Restructuring
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi has issued an apology and clarification after publishing, and later deleting, a statement on its official page regarding the establishment of a new administrative structure in the Somal...

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:18:04 GMT
Kenyan TV Station K24 Dismisses Shutdown Claims, Continues Broadcasting Amid Massive Layoffs
[Africa Check] Kenyan TV station K24 dismisses shutdown claims, continues broadcasting amid massive layoffs

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:18:03 GMT
Ignore Fake Front Page Saying the Us Rejected Ex-Deputy President's Claims of Kenyan Government's Ties to Terror Groups
[Africa Check] Ignore fake front page saying the US rejected ex-deputy president's claims of Kenyan government's ties to terror groups

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:56:16 GMT
Fake Graphic Falsely Claims Kenya's Former Chief Justice Maraga Condemned Ex-Deputy President Gachagua's 'Reckless' Remarks in the US
[Africa Check] Fake graphic falsely claims Kenya's former chief justice Maraga condemned ex-deputy president Gachagua's 'reckless' remarks in the US

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:22:56 GMT
Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Visits the Diocese of Mombasa
[ACNS] The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo has visited church and community projects in the Diocese of Mombasa in the Anglican Church of Kenya. Hosted by the Bishop of Mombasa, the Rt Revd Alphonce Mwaro Baya an...

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:56:35 GMT
'Lost Generation' - Uthiru Chief Targets Gen Zs in Corporal Punishment Push
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kiambu's Uthiru Location Chief has stirred public debate after calling for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, arguing that its abolition has fueled indiscipline and moral decay among young people.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:56:33 GMT
Pharmacy Board Cautions Kenyans Against Off-Label Use of Ozempic for Slimming
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a safety alert warning Kenyans against the unsupervised use of Semaglutide-containing drugs such as Ozempic for weight loss, citing potential health risks.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:56:32 GMT
Ruto Establishes Op-Led 11-Member Multi-Agency Team to Steer Anti-Graft Fight
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has unveiled an 11-member multi-agency team to coordinate his administration's anti-corruption efforts, in a move aimed at tightening the fight against graft and economic crimes.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:56:31 GMT
'One Man's Landing Not a Crisis' - Murkomen Says Police Ready to Contain Gachagua
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed security concerns over the anticipated return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:40:39 GMT
Govt Launches 100-Day Rapid Results Initiative Targeting Illicit Alcohol
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has launched a 100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) targeting the manufacture, sale, and consumption of illicit alcohol, in what officials describe as a decisive move to protect public health and strengthen na...

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:40:38 GMT
Ruto's Protest Victim Reparation Scheme Splits Central Kenya
[Capital FM] Nyeri -- A political storm is brewing in the Central Region over government plans to compensate families of those killed during the Genz demonstrations and Saba Saba riots.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:19:45 GMT
'Soko Huru' Senate - Who Pocketed Sh150mn to Save a Governor?
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment vote.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:19:44 GMT
Five Witnesses Lined Up in Assault Case Against Comedian's Attacker
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has lined up five witnesses in a case where comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, was assaulted during the Kutit Cultural Festival at Carnivore Gardens, Nairobi,...

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:19:43 GMT
KNH Gets New Acting CEO in Wake of Twin CEO Row, Patient Murders
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Richard Lesiyampe as the Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in a leadership shake-up that comes against a backdrop of governance concerns and shocking patient murders at th...

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:02:46 GMT
Muturi, Makau Differ Over New Law to Compensate Protest Victims
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for fresh legislation on compensation for victims of protests, insisting that the existing Victim Protection Act, 2014, is sufficient.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:02:44 GMT
Senate Convenes Wednesday for Kericho Governor Mutai's Impeachment Trial
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Senate will hold a special sitting on Wednesday to deliberate on the impeachment of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, following formal communication from the County Assembly of Kericho.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:59:07 GMT
KeNHA Hires Chinese Contractor to Redesign Kisumu's Killer Roundabout
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has moved to restore order at the Coptic roundabout along the Kisumu-Kakamega road following a recent demolition, a week after twenty-six mourners lost their lives in a grisly crash...

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:08:40 GMT
MFA Moves to Calm Kinshasa Over Goma Consul-General Nomination
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has moved to clarify the nomination of a Consul-General to Goma, following formal concerns raised by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the process remains subject to parliamentary approval and subsequent dip...

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:39:54 GMT
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda March On As Three Co-Hosts Qualify for CHAN Quarters
[CAF] For the first time in African football history, three host nations of a single CAF competition have all reached the knockout stages.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:06:05 GMT
Ruto Threatens MPs With Arrest for Extortion As Raila Cautions Rot Scaring Away Investors
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have sounded stern warnings over rising cases of extortion and corruption in Parliament, saying the vice is undermining governance and eroding investor confidence in the count...

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:06:36 GMT
Phantom Poll Ranks Kenya's Former Deputy President Gachagua As Leading Opposition Figure
[Africa Check] Phantom poll ranks Kenya's former deputy president Gachagua as leading opposition figure

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:43:13 GMT
Kenya Edge Pass Zambia to Seal Top Spot At CHAN 2024
[Ghanaian Times] Kenya confirmed their dominance in Group A of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Sunday.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:51:39 GMT
Tanzania Cricket Boys Outclass Kenya, Uganda At Feassa Games
[Daily News] Nairobi -- Tanzania boys' cricket team delivered a dominant performance to outplay both Kenya and Uganda at the ongoing Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games, currently taking place in Kenya.

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