The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has died from injuries sustained during the army’s fight against the M23 rebel group as it advances towards...

DRC has severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda following escalation of fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group in eastern part of the country. DRC ordered Rwanda to...

Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, marking the brand’s debut in Kenya. The five-star hotel on Tuesday said it aims to offer an...

By ABDIRIZACK ABDIRAHMAN OSMAN Imagine Nairobi plunging into devastation overnight. Paramilitary militias and military forces—say, the Kenya Defence Forces and General Service Unit—clash violently on the city’s highways. Explosions shatter...

Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of illegal mining and being in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash. The...

BY MICHAEL ADIADO The Kenyan Cabinet held its last meeting in 2024 on December 17. Among the issues discussed was the approval of Defense Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and three...

BY AGNES GITAU Amid geopolitical shifts, economic headwinds, and social upheaval, Africa’s resilience continues —proving that even in the uncertainty, there is room for  growth and renewed hope. Sub-Saharan Africa...

BY FRED NGUSILO The Sasimwani Ogiek Community in Narok are in deep grief following the tragic death of 18-year-old Francis Mailoji. On the afternoon of December 16, 2024, Mailoji and...

BY TONY WAFULA Despite having many unique tourist attraction sites, Bungoma county in Western Kenya has over the years remained an untapped tourism destination. Bungoma plays host to the Bukusu,...

Namibia eected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner of last week’s presidential election in a result that will extend the ruling Swapo party’s 34-year...