Michael Ndwiga

Trump says TikTok deal with China may be finalized during meeting with Xi

Top officials from China and the United States reconvened on Sunday for a second day of trade talks in Malaysia as Trump began his three-nation Asia tour. His meeting with Xi is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, where they are also expected to discuss tariffs, trade, fentanyl, agricultural exports, and rare earths.

Ivory Coast set to vote in high-stakes election as Ouattara bids for fourth term

Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties unite in regional waste management drive

The three county governments on Thursday, October 23, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a joint waste management plan, which includes the construction of a regional waste processing and recycling plant.

Bungoma County rolls out Sh29.2 million cattle vaccination, identification programme

Governor Kenneth Lusaka said the county targets to vaccinate about 266,000 cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), under the initiative, which is anchored on an E-Voucher subsidy system.

Typhoon Bualoi leaves at least 9 dead, 17 missing in Vietnam

According to Vietnam’s national weather agency, the storm made landfall along the country’s northern central coastline early Monday with waves reaching up to eight metres.

Sudan PM urges UN to label RSF as terrorist group, calls for arms ban

During an address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Idris urged the international community and the UN to stop the flow of weapons and mercenaries into Sudan.

24 ASAL governors join forces with State to strengthen livestock sector

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe urged the counties to align their interventions with national programmes aimed at unlocking the full potential of the livestock economy.

KRA intercepts smuggled phones worth Sh16 million in taxes at Eldoret Airport

KRA said the consignment, which arrived on September 18 aboard a cargo plane, was declared by Portyard Limited and consigned to Pemba Cargo Limited.

Ebola outbreak in DRC kills 31 as WHO boosts response efforts

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) noted that the outbreak, initially limited to two districts, has now expanded to four. More than 900 contacts have been identified and are being closely monitored by health teams.

Murang’a confirms fifth Mpox case as county steps up response

According to the County Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the confirmed cases are spread across three sub-counties: three in Kiharu, one in Kahuro, and one in Kigumo.

XForce Rejects crowned champions at PUBG Mobile Africa Cup in Nairobi

The tournament, organised by PUBG Mobile in partnership with smartphone maker Infinix, drew teams from across sub-Saharan Africa after months of qualifiers.

Communications Authority to revoke 42 TV licences in regulatory shake-up

In a gazette notice issued on September 12, 2025, the authority said the affected stations had failed to settle annual regulatory fees and meet content obligations under the Kenya Information and Communications Act.

UK prepares to host Trump’s second state visit