The process to develop Kenya’s National Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) took a huge progress after the national secretariat completed a collection of views from key stakeholders in the coastal region. The secretariat visited five coastal counties of Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Tana River and Mombasa to gather information and perspectives from community representatives to inform the…
Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate and incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers her remarks during the party’s closing campaign rally in Mwanza on October 28, 2025. [AFP] Tension gripped Tanzania hours after polls closed on Wednesday, October 29, in an election that began peacefully but later descended into chaos…
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced a new and expanded Primary Health Care (PHC) benefits package aimed at improving access to quality medical services for all Kenyans. In an update shared on X (formerly Twitter) on October 27, 2025, the SHA detailed five key health service packages now available at Level 2, 3, and selected Level 4 health facilities, including health centres,…
Nyando Member of Parliament, Jared Okello, praised the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), emphasizing its many supporters The MP added that having one leader join a political party is an acceptable idea, as no one is prevented from being a part of it. When asked if President William Ruto is welcome to join the party, the…
Visitors have been flocking to Opoda Farm to comfort former prime minister Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida Linus Kaikai had visited the politician’s widow earlier this week, and returned with his team to surprise her The Kaikai team, made up of Yvonne Okwara, Jamila Mohammed, and Sam Gituku, visited the mother Citizen TV’s News Gang team…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino dismissed allegations that national government road projects in his state were wrongly credited to him He described the criticism from Saboti MP Caleb Amisi as bitter, defending his record of service delivery Owino cited national awards and verifiable achievements as proof of his independent contributions to development The…
The government has stepped up efforts to curb the circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam materials online by unveiling a 24-hour National Command Centre dedicated to tracking, identifying, and arresting digital fraudsters. According to Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, the multi-agency command hub is now fully operational…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has defended his leadership record, dismissing claims that he ruled with an iron fist during his tenure at the helm of the powerful ministry. Speaking during an interview on Spice FM on Wednesday, the 2027 presidential aspirant insisted that his leadership style was rooted in the rule of law…
Tanzanian police declared an evening curfew in the country’s largest city after hundreds protested on Wednesday, tearing down banners of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and burning a police station. [AFP] Violence erupted in some parts of Tanzania on Wednesday as angry youth engaged anti-riot police in running battles to protest against President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s…
Tanzania imposes a curfew at 6pm in Dar es Salaam after violent protests and election chaos Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura ordered residents to stay indoors while police took control Opposition protests, internet shutdowns, and low voter turnout marked a tumultuous election day The Tanzanian government has announced a night curfew in Dar es…
On Wednesday, October 29, former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu failed to get his freedom In her decision, Judge Lucy Njuguna explained why Waititu will continue to serve 12 years in the Committee Prison The controversial former Kiambu boss had filed an application seeking the reduction of his KSh 53.5 million bail previously granted by the…
Dennis Onyango revealed that Raila Odinga seemed to feel his time was near, although he did not show any signs of illness The February 2024 visit to Germany, where Raila visited his former schools, appeared to be the beginning of quiet preparations. In their private conversation, Raila began to outline his legacy plans, including the…
Former Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i dismissed allegations that his presidential bid was linked to former president Uhuru Kenyatta He described the rumors as “normal rumours,” saying his decision to run was personal and not influenced by anyone. Matiang’i questioned why he was labeled as Uhuru’s “project” while other former ministers with similar ambitions escaped the…
President William Ruto told the people of Baringo county that he spoke with KANU national chairman Gideon Moi The country’s leader further revealed that he personally asked Moi to withdraw from the Baringo senatorial by-election Residents, who were listening to his speech, seemed worried and asked Ruto about Moi’s whereabouts President William Ruto visited Baringo…