Global Affairs
Earthquake kills 51, forces 5,000 to evacuate in Eastern Indonesia
The powerful quake triggered landslides, blocked roads and damaged more than 1,300 homes, with widespread destruction reported in the Sikka region
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Coast
KPA strengthens Mombasa Port security under ISPS Code
The measures are aimed at strengthening security systems at Kenya’s main maritime gateway and ensuring the port remains safe and reliable for international shipping and regional trade
News
Mudavadi rallies Western Kenya to boost voter numbers ahead of 2027 polls
Mudavadi said he will rally leaders and residents in Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Trans Nzoia to work closely with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to intensify the registration exercise.
Global Affairs
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta
More than 100 people were blocked trying to make their way to the border on the outskirts of the town of Fnideq, according to Moroccan security sources cited by Spanish media and the Reuters news agency.
Politics
Kindiki to Gachagua: You are my brother by blood, not by choice
Gachagua had on August 9 objected to Kindiki repeatedly calling him his brother and questioned the respect shown to him by his successor, particularly in light of the circumstances surrounding his exit from the Deputy President’s office.
Global Affairs
South Korea calls for talks with North to formally end Korean War
The Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice rather than a peace treaty, leaving the two countries technically still at war. Although major fighting stopped, tensions have continued along the heavily guarded DMZ, with the two sides repeatedly accusing each other of provocations.
Politics
Mudavadi urges Kenyans to protect peace ahead of 2027 election
Mudavadi also asked voters to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, saying he wanted the election to produce a clear result without a petition.
Business
Tourism earnings hit Sh564bn as Kenya records four-year growth
CS Miano said the Government had worked to open Kenya to more travellers while also ensuring that the gains from tourism were felt by ordinary Kenyans.
Africa
UN warns 650,000 refugees could lose food aid in South Sudan
The last food distributions for the most vulnerable 240,000 refugees are expected to take place in September unless fresh funding is secured urgently. They are among the 650,000 refugees who had previously been receiving food assistance across the country.
Politics
Kindiki: DP position is not vacant, I am fully occupying it
Kindiki, who is also a Njuri Ncheke elder, was further endorsed by the gathering as the political pointman for Mt Kenya. The elders said anyone seeking to engage the region on political or other matters should do so through the Deputy President.
Politics
Kindiki warns Gachagua over ‘disrespect’ in fresh public clash
Kindiki explained that he does not use the word brother because of political ties or personal affection, but because of the shared roots of their communities.
Politics
Methu: Gachagua has what it takes to send Ruto home
The two leaders were once political allies, with Ruto and Gachagua running together in the 2022 General Election before their relationship broke down and ended with Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024.