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The government of the United Kingdom has revealed plans to assist Kenya stop unlawful wildlife trade and solve related issues, reports indicate. According to a statement by Christian Turner, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, the United Kingdom has a… Read more ›

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have scheduled a meeting on Feb. 13th with the prosecution and defense teams in the ongoing case against the President of Kenya to deliberate on whether his trial should be adjorned, as the… Read more ›

By GEORGE OMONDI Daily Nation The African Union has settled on Nairobi to host its remittances advisory unit as governments look to encourage emigrants to send money back by making transfers more affordable. In a statement issued from its headquarters… Read more ›

A mob of angry Muslim youths on Monday staged another round of protests against the police’s forced raid on the Masjib Musa Mosque in the port city of Mombasa. Reports indicate that police officers have been pushed to fire tear… Read more ›

The 22nd African Union Summit scheduled to begin in Addis Ababa on Thursday, January 30th, will provide a platform for leaders from across the continent to voice their concerns and reach a consensus on the growing instances of civil unrest… Read more ›

Twenty-four Somali men accused of piracy have been levelled with 7 years in jail by a Kenyan court last week. The men were reportedly arrested in 2010 as they attempted to hijack an Iranian vessel, FV Ariya, just off the… Read more ›

The Ugandan government has reportedly completed negotiations with a British company Tullow Oil and its partners and will soon sign an accord that could result in the commencement of crude oil production. According to reports, an agreement between Tullow Oil,… Read more ›

For thousands of years, the Sengwer people have found home in the Embobut forest, western Kenya, tucked away in one of the country’s most important natural reserves, the Cherangani Hills. But in the past 7 years, the tribe who traditionally… Read more ›

After its much publicised failure to kick off as expected on January 1st, reportedly due to logistical constraints, the East African Community’s single tourist visa is set to be launched next month. According to President Yoweri Musuveni of Uganda in… Read more ›

The Islamic extremist terrorist group, al Shabab, were behind a blast near the departure terminal of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last week, according to Kenyan police officials. Earlier Kenya’s Inspector General of Police, David Kimaiyo, had noted that the… Read more ›

An explosion near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday evening has generated widespread apprehension among many Kenyans over the state of security in one of east Africa’s most successful nations. According to local reports, a loud blast was heard… Read more ›

The trial of four men accused of abetting the deadly attack on Nairobi’s Westgate Mall in September last year resumed today, Wednesday 15th, at the Milimani High Court, Nairobi. The suspects are reportedly being accused of terrorism under Kenya’s Anti-Terrorism… Read more ›

U.K. multinational oil giant Tullow Oil plc have announced discovering new reserves at the same exploration field in northern Kenya the company reported discoveries a few months ago. In a press release on Wednesday, the company revealed the discoveries at… Read more ›

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has signed an agreement with Ethiopian partners to host a regional office in Addis Ababa. The facility that will result from the agreement signed on Friday, January 10th, represents the first regional astronomy node to… Read more ›

Media reports allege that unknown gunmen have kidnapped two Kenyan men today. The purported abduction is said to have taken place in the Hodan district in Mogadishu, Somali’s capital. The Kenyan nationals are said to be civil engineers by profession. Reports… Read more ›

Representatives of the warring factions in South Sudan resumed direct peace talks in Addis Ababa today after reaching an impasse on Friday, January 10th. According to reports, a new cease-fire proposal has been presented to both delegations following an outright… Read more ›

Christians in Nigeria are living under a perpetual threat with the strength of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram reportedly growing. This anti-Christian organization, whose main hide-outs are in the northern part of Nigeria, have posed an almost palpable threat in… Read more ›

In recent years, the extent of elephant poaching in African countries has reached alarmingly rates. Primarily being fueled by the soaring demand for tusks in Asia, elephant poaching poses the risk of degenerating into a full blown crisis in affected… Read more ›

The trial of Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto is set to continue on Monday, January 13th, 2014, at The Hague, Netherlands. The court has requested that he is physically present when the trial commences. Last month, the court turned down… Read more ›

Kenya’s security agencies continue to grapple with challenges in tackling the increasing rate of terrorist incidents, which has left dozens dead and scores wounded in the country in the past decade. The country has barely settled into the New Year… Read more ›

Kenya’s steady impressive economic performance over the past few years has seen the country categorized as one of the foremost developing economies in the region. The IMF has predicted that Kenya’s economy will grow by 6.3 percent in 2014/15. When… Read more ›

The government of Kenya has reportedly began phasing out police prosecutors and substituting them with state prosecutors as part of judicial reforms. The highly anticipated move aims to ensure every case is prosecuted exclusively by the Office of the Director… Read more ›

The much anticipated kick off of the single visa scheme for the East African Community (EAC) has been postponed for a week to allow officials finalize preparations. According to a report by the Daily Nation, the kick-off of the single… Read more ›

Malindi’s Member of Parliament, Dan Kazungu recently proposed a reduction of visa fees to boost Kenya’s tourism.  During a homecoming party on Sunday, he stated that coastal unemployment is exacerbated by the declining tourism industry. He further added that measures… Read more ›

Members of the International Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are meeting in Nairobi today to find a solution to the outbreak of violence in South Sudan, which has left thousands dead and many more displaced as fighting continues to spread.… Read more ›

Officials of one of the largest banks in west Africa, Guaranty Trust Bank, have revealed that the company has completed the acquisition of a 70% interest in Kenya’s Fina Bank Group. The deal, which is reported to have been completed… Read more ›

A bomb blast in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighborhood has killed 6 people and severely injured over 30 others. According to local police, a 32-seater minibus was traveling on a street close to the Somali-populated Eastleigh neighborhood on Saturday evening at about… Read more ›

American internet multinational corporation Google have revealed the company’s famous map navigation service is being extended to about 25 countries in Asia, South America and Africa—including Somalia, Burundi and Djibouti. Beginning today, all persons with Android phones in Burundi, Djibouti… Read more ›

Kenya is celebrating 50 years of independence from British colonial rule. While there is plenty to be merry about, many Kenyans are using the occasion to reflect on the journey ahead and the work to be done as the country… Read more ›

The New York Police Department (NYPD) have released a report on the September 21st attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi’s Westlands neighborhood, which led to the death of 67 people, several injuries and the destruction of items worth millions… Read more ›

Kenyans will join the world in honoring the late Nelson Mandela at a public memorial service on Tuesday. The South African High Commission in Nairobi has invited the public to attend the memorial service that will be held at the… Read more ›

The Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia have been eliminated from the ongoing CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after losing 2–0 to the Falcons of Jedaine on Sunday. The Walyas came to the tournament as favorites after an impressive display during the Brazil… Read more ›

After several years of laying in an almost-defunct state, Kenya Railway Corporation (KRC) is up and running again with plans to transform Kenya’s congested traffic by introducing modern railway transportation. According to a report by the Star newspaper, KRC have… Read more ›

Rwanda has retained its position as the least corrupt country in East Africa for the second year running, according to the latest Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perception Index. The annual report by the Germany based organization ranks 177 countries worldwide… Read more ›

On Tuesday the Burundian national football team was detained at the Milele hotel in Kenya over unpaid bills. The team is reported to have been preparing to leave the hotel, which is located in Nairobi’s South C ahead of a… Read more ›