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It was pomp and color as The International Youth Fellowship (IYF) welcomed nearly 20,000 young people to a transformative skills training program at the IYF Headquarters in Nairobi. This is the 8th cohort of the IYF Fre…
During the 2020 Corona pandemic, a 9-year-old girl set out on a long, tedious journey. During the last week, her whole family had been swept away by the pandemic. She was accompanied by four individuals-each uniquely ta…
I once worked somewhere.There was no appreciation or recognition.Even if I did it right 99%,the 1% I got wrong could be emphasized on and make me feel like I had done nothing.For once I sat myself down,took a book and a…
One evening I am watching a podcast. It is 8:00 pm. It has been a busy tedious day. I have different genre of videos on my smart phone but I push myself to watch this podcast about film directing. I am trying so hard to…
A U.S. national’s drug smuggling attempt ended in a Nairobi hospital after ingested cocaine pellets caused serious abdominal complications. The suspect, Jarod Tyler Roberts, had swallowed multiple pellets in a bid to tr…
It’s a calm Monday morning. I am walking on this foot bridge. Today it’s less crowded. Why not take this opportunity and promote this sales man? I have been saying I will buy a new handbag but I guess you know what proc…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the arrest and detention of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, insisting that justice must take its course. He dismissed concerns over Besigye’s imprisonment, calling his…
Mandera—Anti-terrorism police in Mandera East have arrested two suspected Al Shabaab operatives in a dramatic operation that foiled a sinister plot to abduct foreign workers at a sewer line construction site in Mandera…
Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been arrested and taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters for interrogation following his controversial allegations that the government spent…
President Donald Trump has announced a new "Reciprocal Tariff" policy, a sweeping measure aimed at ensuring fairness in international trade. Under this policy, the U.S. will impose the same tariffs on foreign goods as t…
Detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit and DCI Ruiru have arrested Dennis Wafula Wanabisi, a police officer attached to DCI Kibwezi, for his alleged involvement in a violent armed robbery in Mtito Andei on July 22, 202…
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has firmly refuted recent claims alleging that millers are unwilling to purchase locally grown wheat, leaving farmers in Narok County with unsold stock worth Kshs 50 billion. In a pr…
A Nairobi mother and her friend have been arrested in connection with the shocking death of a four-year-old boy, who was allegedly beaten to death for soiling himself. Authorities say the suspect, Melvin Owuor, initiall…
Kenya is mourning the loss of Baringo Senator William Kipkorir Cheptumo, who passed away at The Nairobi Hospital while undergoing treatment. The 57-year-old legislator, known for his dedication to devolution and legal r…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Rwandan President Paul Kagame has issued a strong rebuke against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for deflecting blame onto Rwanda instead of addressing its own security failures. Speaking…
A man who fraudulently posed as a highly-trained forensic expert offering tape-lift services at Ridgeways Centre, Kiambu Road, was arrested and brought before court today. The individual, identified as Manace Otieno Aya…
Finsco Africa, a leading real estate and investment firm, has marked a significant milestone by officially launching its operations in Tanzania, further solidifying its presence in the East African region. The prestigio…
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in innovative smartphone technology is spreading love during this Valentine's Day by educating consumers on the key features to look out for in ensuring authenticity during t…
Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has condemned the government after Willy Paul’s highly anticipated Valentine’s Day concert at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was abruptly canceled. The event…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially endorsed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, praising him as the best candidate to steer the continent forward.…
