January 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is set to skip the virtual emergency summit of East African Community (EAC) leaders to address the crisis in the DRC. By skipping the summit, Tshisekedi is set to snub President William Ruto, who was the orchestrator of the summit in his capacity as EAC chair. Ruto was […]

NAIROBI, KENYA, JAN 29 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has raised concern over the increasing number of unqualified individuals misusing the title “Doctor” to offer medical services, especially on online platforms. In a statement, KMPDC warned that such fraudulent practices pose significant risks to public health and are punishable by law. […]

Two secondary schools have been shut down due to a drastic drop in student enrollment in 2025. Ragia and Kiambogo secondary schools in Kiambu County were also shut down over poor performance during the 2024 KCSE examination. Confirming the closure, Lari Sub-county education officer Benjamin Muthengi said some of the school facilities like classrooms have […]

NAIROBI,Kenya, Jan 29—Cybersecurity firm Surfshark recorded 116 cases of internet disruptions globally in 2024, with Kenya among the affected countries. In its latest report, Surfshark stated that all disruptions were deliberate and politically motivated. The year began with 53 ongoing internet restrictions, while 63 new cases emerged throughout 2024, according to its Internet Shutdowns Yearly […]

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of moderate to heavy rainfall in different parts of the country for the next five days between January 29 and February 2. Kenya Met Director General David Gikungu on Wednesday announced that rains were expected to continue over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake […]