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Boost security at Kasarani

Kenya cannot afford to condone laxity in matters of security at MISC and other venues.

Newcomers drop points as Police, Ulinzi cruise in FKF Women’s Premier League

Defending champs Kenya Police Bullets maintain unbeaten start to new season.

Africa: Africa CDC Supports DR Congo in Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Ebola Response Funding

[Africa CDC] Kinshasa -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes and supports the position of the Government of the…

Ethiopia: Tigray Rebels Reportedly Abandon Capital As Ethiopian Government Forces Advance

[RFI] Tigray rebels are abandoning their regional capital in northern Ethiopia, local residents said on Saturday, as pro-government forces advanced on the city. The…

Sudan: WFP Strongly Condemns Attack on Trucks in South Kordofan, Killing One Driver

[WFP] Khartoum -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns an aerial attack that hit two contracted trucks carrying WFP food commodities…

Pastor denies daughter was involved as youth protest outside Buruburu church over bullying video

The incident sparked outrage among Kenyans amid claims one of the assailants was a regular at...

Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

How hero Kenyan cabin crew stepped in during Flydubai mid-air emergency

David Kimotho and John Muchina, rushed to the aid of the wounded pilot.

Former Royal Marine arrives in Kenya after 327 days alone at sea

Kariobangi Sharks on the brink of relegation

Kariobangi Sharks' 10-year stay in the top flight in danger of ending as they face Mombasa United.

Residents along Nairobi, Ngong rivers face threat of flooding

U.S. Tells Rwanda to End Support for M23 and Withdraw Forces From DR Congo

The United States has called on Rwanda to fulfil its commitments under the Washington Accords by ending all support to the M23 armed group…

China’s grip on DRC critical minerals tightens: 49 projects and counting

Chinese firms are involved in more than half of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s critical mining projects, up from fewer than a third in…

Rwanda Police Opens Recruitment for Science and TVET Graduates

The Rwanda National Police has announced a new recruitment and training opportunity targeting young Rwandans, with particular emphasis on graduates in science-related fields and…

Uganda Parliament Opens Applications for 2027 Media Accreditation

The Parliament of Uganda has opened applications for media accreditation for journalists who will cover parliamentary proceedings and activities during the 2027 calendar year.…

Kenya Explains Shift From Social Health Authority Provider Portal to HMIS

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has clarified the ongoing transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to hospital-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS),…

Tanzania’s President Samia Meets IPU Secretary-General Ahead of Global Parliamentary Assembly

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has met Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary-General Anda Cristina Filip in Dodoma ahead of the 153rd IPU Assembly, which Tanzania…

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Reports Collecting TSh10.65 Trillion in Three Months

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) collected Sh10.65 trillion in domestic revenue during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding its target…

'I reduced my running because of urine leaks' – Commonwealth finalist Korir

Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict hits Addis Ababa as regional alliances fracture

As militarised commercial drones hit the capital, expelled ambassadors and Red Sea posturing threaten to drag East Africa into a wider war.

Ethiopia Orders Closure of Eritrea Embassy, Gives 10 Diplomats 48 Hours to Leave

Ethiopia has ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata, giving them 48…

How fresh fighting in Tigray could spark wider conflict in Ethiopia

Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.

Ethiopian Airlines spends $5bn on cargo fleet as its Bishoftu hub takes shape

Ten Boeing freighters position the continent’s leading carrier as Africa’s air cargo gateway, with next-generation Boeing 777-8 Freighters arriving after the eagerly anticipated Bishoftu…

Making politics 'fun, trendy, sexy': How Gen Z could shape Kenya's next election

A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.

The journalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute

Kijanangoma has been crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.

The journalist who became king in Uganda

Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.

Why are Ethiopia's rebels joining forces?

Seven rebel groups from across Ethiopia have announced a new alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.

Injured Assefa narrowly misses world record in Berlin

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa wins the Berlin Marathon but narrowly misses out on breaking the women's world record because of injury.

Tigray capital 'out of cash' as fighting escalates, resident tells BBC

A resident of Mekelle says the city is calm but people are stressed after the outbreak of fighting in the region.

Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?

The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.

Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in Yemen

Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.