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Over 150 military trainees fall ill in influenza outbreak at lackland base
Global Affairs

Over 150 military trainees fall ill in influenza outbreak at lackland base

The outbreak has spread within a training environment where recruits spend most of their time in close contact with one another. Trainees at Lackland live in shared dormitories, eat together and participate in group activities, creating conditions that can allow respiratory illnesses to move quickly from one person to another.

Residents petition City Hall over tree-cutting concerns in Parklands, Highridge and Westlands
Nairobi

Residents petition City Hall over tree-cutting concerns in Parklands, Highridge and Westlands

The petition was signed by Parklands Residents Association Secretary General Teddy Obiero, who faulted the county's Forestry Department for allegedly approving tree-cutting requests without conducting adequate inspections or exploring options that would allow the trees to remain standing.

Chief Justice Martha Koome speaking during the opening of the Fourth National Conference on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) at the University of Embu on June 18, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT
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CJ Koome urges African judiciaries to embrace people-centred justice systems

Speaking during the opening of the Fourth National Conference on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) at the University of Embu on Thursday, Chief Justice Martha Koome said African justice systems must move beyond conventional performance indicators and focus on the lived experiences of justice seekers.

CS Davis Chirchir (Roads and Transport) appearing before Joint Energy Parliamentary Committees regarding the South Lokichar Basin Field Development Plan (Blocks T6 and T7). February 11, 2026. Photo/David Bogonko Nyokang'i
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Chirchir rejects claims linking Chivayo to JKIA expansion deal

The clarification comes as public attention remains fixed on the procurement process for the JKIA expansion, one of the government’s biggest planned infrastructure projects aimed at increasing the airport’s capacity to handle growing passenger and cargo volumes.

President William Ruto speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on June 18, 2026. PHOTO/PCS
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Ruto calls for urgent action as Ocean Conference secures $6.4 billion in global commitments

Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday, Ruto said the global community had reached a critical moment in the fight to safeguard marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use under new child protection rules
Global Affairs

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use under new child protection rules

Under a resolution approved on Thursday, children under the age of 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts. The restrictions mean they will no longer be allowed to post content, comment on posts, share material or join public groups on social media platforms.