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Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi is dead

The legislator was elected in August 2022 under the Jubilee Party and was serving his first term.

Gospel singer Betty Bayo is dead

A representative of the family in a press briefing streamed on her ex-husband Prophet Kanyari said she suffered from leukemia and had been admitted in hospital since last week.

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo freed after 38 days in Ugandan detention

In a statement, PS Sing’Oei said the pair were released to Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, and escorted by Ugandan officials to the Busia border, where they were received by Busia County Comm...

Historic Mamdani victory sets stage for high-stakes leadership test

Mamdani’s win is historic on several fronts — he will be the first Muslim to lead the city, the first mayor born in Africa, and the youngest elected since 1892. When he entered the contest, he had no strong par...

President Suluhu declared winner as Tanzania votes conclude

The result cements Suluhu’s position at the helm of the East African nation, extending her leadership following her succession of the late John Magufuli in 2021.

Plane carrying 12 crashes between Diani and Kichwa Tembo

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) on Tuesday said the aircraft, registered 5Y-CCA, went down at 0530Z. Teams from government agencies are already at the scene to investigate the cause and assess the con...

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, world’s oldest president, declared election winner

Biya secured 53.66% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council.

Governor Kahiga resigns as CoG Vice Chair after backlash over viral Raila remarks

Addressing the media on Wednesday, Kahiga expressed deep regret over the clip, saying it was taken out of context and never intended to mock or celebrate the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Ruto posthumously awards Raila Odinga highest national honour (CGH)

The Gazette described the late former Prime Minister as one of the principal architects of Kenya’s modern democratic order and a statesman of rare moral courage.

Chelsea blow as Cole Palmer sidelined for 6 more weeks

"I was wrong (about Palmer). Unfortunately, he needs to be out for six more weeks," Maresca told reporters on Friday.

Teargas at Kasarani as police move to disperse crowd

The crowd, which had turned up in large numbers, had grown increasingly impatient as they awaited the arrival of the late leader’s remains from India.

Government shifts Raila Odinga viewing to Kasarani amid expected crowds