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Kenyan Rescuers Find Baby Unharmed in Rubble of Building 3 Days after Collapse
Kenyan rescuers have found a one-year-old girl hidden in a bucket in the rubble of a residential building that collapsed in Nairobi on Friday.
Rescue…
Kenya and Tanzania in Diplomatic Spat Over 74 Ethiopian Ex-Convicts
Kenya has condemned Tanzania’s decision to drop-off 74 Ethiopian ex-convicts at the Kenyan side of the Taveta border.
Tanzania reportedly transported the Ethiopians, who had…
IAAF, WADA Give Ethiopia Ultimatum to Test 200 Athletes for Doping or Face Suspension
Ethiopia has been given an ultimatum to conduct mass doping tests on about 200 athletes by November or be banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency…
Escaped Lion Attacks 63-Year-Old Man in Kenya’s Capital
Kenya’s Wildlife Service (KWS) on Friday captured a lion which attacked a 63-year-old man after straying from Nairobi’s National Park.
The lion named Cheru reportedly…
Kenya Denies Imminent Airborne Terror Attacks After Leaked Intelligence Memo Warning Goes Viral
Kenya’s Aviation Authority (KAA) on Monday dismissed claims of imminent terror attacks targeting major airports in the country after a leaked intelligence memo, warning airport…
Lions on the Loose in Kenya Spotted in Heavily Populated Areas
Authorities in Kenya have warned people living close to Nairobi’s National Park to stay indoors after six lions escaped the electric fenced area on Friday.…
Kenya Police Investigate Athlete Doping Claims Amid Reports of International Ban
Police in Kenya on Sunday began investigating claims of doping and bribery among athletes after reports of an international ban that could see the East…
Kenyan Mob Stones Tanzanian Gambler to Death for Killing 2 Casino Employees
A Tanzanian gambler was on Monday stoned to death in Kenya after going on a rampage and killing two employees of a casino where he…
American Volunteer Acquitted of Sexually Abusing Kenyan Children
A 21-year-old American man, accused of sexually abusing children at a Kenyan orphanage where he volunteered, has been acquitted of some charges.
In June, Matthew…
Kenya Denies Withdrawing Troops from Somalia, Reaffirms Commitment to Defeat al-Shabab
Kenya has reiterated its support for the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AMISOM) amid reports that Kenyan troops are withdrawing from some towns in…
10,000-Year-Old Mass Grave Found Near Kenya’s Lake Turkana May be Evidence of Oldest Human War
Archaeologists say a 10,000 year-old mass grave discovered in East Africa may be the oldest evidence of human warfare.
According to a study published in…
Al-Shabab Claims to Have Killed 63 Kenyan Peacekeepers During Attack on AU Base in Somalia
Somalia-based Islamist militant group al-Shabab claims to have killed over 60 Kenyan soldiers during a brazen attack on an African Union (AU) peacekeeping base in…
Suspected Ethiopian Raiders Kill Kenyan Police Officer in Conflict-Prone Border Town
Authorities in Kenya are investigating the death of a police reserve officer, who was shot by gunmen in Karare, Marsabit County.
The incident reportedly happened…
al-Shabaab Features Donald Trump in Terror Recruitment Video
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabaab has released a 51-minute recruitment video featuring controversial statements by US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
The video, which was…
Ethiopian Security Officers Allegedly Abduct 2 Kenyans and Steal Firearms from Police in Border Town
Ethiopian security officials have allegedly abducted two Kenyan civilians and stole two firearms from police reservists in northeast Kenya’s Marsabit County.
The incident reportedly happened…
Muslims Protect Christian Passengers at Gunpoint in Kenya Bus Terrorist Attack
An ambush on a bus traveling through Kenya‘s northeast border with Somalia by gunmen suspected to be al-Shabab militants is making headlines around world. The…
Air France Makes Emergency Landing in Kenya After Suspected Bomb is Found Aboard
An Air France flight from Mauritius was forced to make an emergency landing in Mombasa, Kenya on Sunday after a device suspected to be a…
Several Injured After Grenade Explodes in Addis Ababa’s Biggest Mosque
Over a dozen people sustained injuries on Friday after a grenade was thrown into the biggest mosque in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa.
The hand grenade…
3 Men Arrested for Poisoning Famous Pride of Lions in Kenya Face Life Imprisonment or Huge Fines
Police in Kenya have arrested three Maasai herdsmen for poisoning a famous pride of lions in the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
The men reportedly poisoned…
Kenya and Ethiopia Sign $200 Million Trade Deal to End Border Conflicts
Kenya and Ethiopia have signed a $200 million trade agreement aimed at ensuring peace and increasing security along conflict prone border regions.
The deal was…
4 Ethiopian Soldiers, 3 Kenyan Police Officers Killed in Border Clash During OLF Hunt
Tensions are high and border movements have been restricted after four Ethiopian soldiers and three Kenyan police officers were killed over the weekend in a…
African Leaders Criticize International Criminal Court for Allegedly Focusing on Africa
The African Union (AU) criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday for being biased and unfair in its focus on African cases.
“We have…
Kenyan Military Denies Financing al-Shabab through Sugar and Charcoal Smuggling
The Kenyan military has allegedly been smuggling sugar and charcoal from Somalia since 2011 when it invaded the war-thorn country to fight militant Islamist group,…
Russian Whistleblower Calls for Doping Probe on Ethiopian and Kenyan Athletes
A whistleblower, whose reports triggered a global inquiry into corruption in the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Russia’s athletic body, has said Ethiopia…
700 Kenyans Resign from al-Shabaab, Return Home for Amnesty
NAIROBI – About 700 Kenyans, who joined al-Shabaab and a faction of the Islamic State in neighboring Somalia, have defected and returned home, according to…
Pope Francis to Preach Peace, Reconciliation During November Visit to Kenya, Uganda and CAR
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, will bring a message of peace and reconciliation when he visits Africa for the first time next…
Kenya bent on flight restrictions to Ebola hit nations amid International pressure
By Olive Burrows
NAIROBI (Capital News) – International pressure is mounting on Kenya to resume flights to West Africa with the World Health Organisation (WHO),…
Ethiopia eager to host Africa’s foremost football tournament
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has expressed optimism about the country’s chances of winning the bid to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).…
East African leaders gather in Nairobi to discuss Ebola preparedness
NAIROBI (Xinhua) — African governments are due to meet in Nairobi from Tuesday for a regional conference on Ebola preparedness, Kenya’s health ministry said on…
President Uhuru signs Finance Bill and Victim Protection Act 2014 into law
By PSCU/O’brien Kimani
NAIROBI (KBC) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law the Finance Bill 2014 introducing sweeping changes to the administration of taxes…
Kenya: Kasarani residents demonstrate against arrest of police officer
(Nairobi) – Throngs of residents and mutatu drivers from Githurai 45 have lined up along Thika Highway for a second day to protest against the…
Rwanda invests in medical tourism
By Ivan Ngoboka
The New Times–(Kigali)-Medical tourism has for long been a preserve of a few countries such as South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia and…
IMF & EAC to upgrade Gov’t Finance Statistics with new program
African Business Panel-(Arusha)-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the East African Community (EAC) this week launched a collaborative program to improve the compilation and dissemination…
Barclays to provide Uganda with financial aid
By Emmanuel Iruobe
VENTURES AFRICA –(Kampala)- As Africa continues to attract solutions to its infrastructure challenges, the Barclays group has indicated its readiness to fund…
Djbouti: Connecting Africa to the World
By K.O. Peppeh
IDGCONNECT ( Djibouti City)- Djibouti is one of the least prominent nations in Africa today, but this relatively small country nonetheless continues…
Uganda sets up Ebola screening posts along DRC and Kenya border
Red Pepper (Kampala) – Uganda is opening up screening centers at its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya to ensure that Ebola…
Kenya bars travelers from Ebola-affected countries
CAPITAL FM (NAIROBI) – The Ministry of Health has, on Saturday evening, announced that it will not allow passengers from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea…
CITES: Poaching remains unsustainably high in Africa
The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has revealed that despite some reductions from previous…
Tanzania to train 1,000 soldiers from the Somali National Army
The Government of Tanzania is set to train 1,000 soldiers from the Somali National Army in a bid to boost the capacity of the local…
Dozens of al Shabab militants killed in clashes near Ethiopia-Somalia border
Ethiopian and Somali forces have reportedly killed about 74 al Shabab militants during a raid on the group’s bases in the region connecting both countries…
Uganda police warn of impending terrorist attack on Martyrs’ Day
Uganda Police Force have issued a public alert concerning a planned terrorist attack next month during the commemoration of an important milestone for the country’s…
Kenya: High court issues warrant for Barasa’s arrest
A Kenyan High Court has issued an order for the arrest and extradition of a journalist wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday.…
Kenyan banks implement U.S. foreign account law
Kenyan banks involved in money transfers from the U.S. have officially began enforcing an international tax compliance law this week.
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance…
Kenya: Human Right Watch demands an end to operation ‘Uslama Watch’
New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Kenyan government to immediately cease a security operation aimed at eliminating illegal migrants that has…
Uganda: security tightened after warnings over terrorist plot
Ugandan police have drastically increased their surveillance in the country after reports emerged last week of impending terrorist attacks.
Police spokesman, Fred Enanga, has announced…
Kenya and China sign trade, development and cooperative agreements
Representatives of different branches of the governments of Kenya and China have penned up to 17 deals this weekend during a rare visit of the…
Kenya: 81 die after consuming toxic alcohol
More than 80 people have been reported dead and about 175 hospitalised after imbibing alcohol laced with unhealthily high levels of methanol this week.
Although…