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POPE LEO XIV URGES PEACE AMID MIDDLE EAST TURMOIL AS EASTER CELEBRATIONS TURN SOMBER.

Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt call for peace on Sunday, urging “those who have the power to unleash wars” to “choose peace” during …

Business

Gikomba Market Politics:, Power, Patronage and Politics Behind Kenya’s Largest Mitumba Hub

 The struggle over control, redevelopment and survival at Gikomba Market has exposed a deeper web of political power, economic interests and patronage networks, as …

International

Trump Gives Iran 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate

 U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to strike a deal or reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, warning …

Politics

Gachagua Fires Back At Ruto, Affirms Strong Ties With Uhuru Ahead Of 2027 Elections.

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has taken a firm stance against claims by President William Ruto and his allies that …

Sports

DR CONGO STUNS JAMAICA AS AFRICA'S TEN TEAMS SECURE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SPOTS.

In a thrilling display of determination and late-game heroics, the DR Congo national football team punched their ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026, …

Politics

Kenya’s SHA Will Not Collapse, Says Deputy President Kindiki as Government Targets 55 Million Coverage by 2027

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed claims that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will fail, affirming that the government is strengthening the system to …

International

Larry Madowo Honored with Human Rights Defenders Award.

Congratulations to Larry Madowo for winning the Human Rights Defenders Award—an honor that recognizes individuals or movements who have shown exceptional courage in confronting …

Politics

Government Moves to Strengthen Legislative Security, Integrate Sergeants-at-Arms into County Security Frameworks.

The government has announced plans to enhance the security of Kenya’s legislative institutions by integrating Sergeants-at-Arms from Parliament and County Assemblies into county security …

International

RAPPER-TURNED-POLITICIAN BALENDRA SHAH SWORN IN AS NEPAL'S YOUNGEST PRIME MINISTER.

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, taking charge of a nation long plagued by political instability, weak …

Politics

ODM FACTION CLASHES WITH POLICE DURING UFUNGAMANO HOUSE CONVENTION.

The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) found itself in a tense standoff with police officers at Ufungamano House, Nairobi, during …