Africa
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CCM issues direct nomination to Jakaya Kikwete’s wife and son to vie for MP seats
However, several members perceived to be President Samia’s critics have been dropped from the nomination list.
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Kenyan MPs Order IG Kanja to Transfer NPS Payroll, HR Functions to Police Commission
The developments followed claims by the commission alleging that the police leadership was blocking its oversight role by denying access to critical payroll records.
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Judge presiding over Chadema case refuses to recuse himself
The Chadema had written to Judge Mwanga requesting his withdrawal from the case, alleging open bias against Chadema.
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Kenya Marks World Day Against Trafficking with Call for Stronger Support for Returnees
Kenya joined the rest of the world on Friday to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with survivors, civil society organizations, faith groups, and government representatives converging in Nairobi to highlight the plight…
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Research: Level of GBV and digital abuse among nairobi youth increased
A groundbreaking study by the International Center for Reproductive Health Kenya (ICRHK), in collaboration with Kenyatta University, Johns Hopkins University, and the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD), has revealed troubling rates of gender-based…
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Kenyan activist goes missing in Tanzania
he has previously engaged in several online campaigns to oppose the government’s fundraising in churches, primarily those involving the head of state.
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Millions go hungry in Nigeria as aid dries up, jihadists surge
Resurgent jihadist attacks, huge cuts in foreign aid and a spiralling cost of living: hunger is looming in northeastern Nigeria, where more than a million people face starvation. Before insurgency upended daily life, Damboa was…
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Gaming Firm, SportPesa, pumps Ksh15 million towards 2025 National Rugby Sevens Circuit
Kenya’s Betting firm, SportPesa, on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, announced it will pump in a total of 15 million Kenya Shillings into the 2025 National Sevens Circuit. The partnership means SportPesa retains the title sponsorship…
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Kenya Pulls Out of Pre-CHAN Friendlies Over Poor Pitch Conditions in Tanzania
Head coach Benni McCarthy explained that the playing surface in Karatu did not meet the standards required for high-level preparation. After consultations with the technical bench, the team opted to return to Nairobi to resume…
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Gambia yatangaza mlipuko wa ugonjwa wa mpox
Gambia imeripoti mlipuko wa ugonjwa wa mpox siku ya Jumanne baada ya kugunduliwa kwa kisa kimoja kupitia mfumo wa kawaida wa ufuatiliaji wa magonjwa, huku nchi kadhaa jirani zikiripoti ongezeko la maambukizi hivi karibuni.
