January 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – The Nationwide Livestock Vaccination Campaign, aimed at vaccinating at least 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep, kicked off on Thursday. The government has reiterated that the exercise is entirely voluntary, insisting it will force no farmer vaccinate their animals, amid concerns over vaccine safety. Agriculture and Livestock […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – The National Police Service (NPS) has contested ‘inaccurate’ reports alleging the discovery of Justus Mutumwa’s body, one of three men reportedly abducted in Mlolongo on December 17, on Thursday. NPS, in a statement on Friday, said police recovered the body of the deceased on December 18, a day after his […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed a fatal crash involving a light aircraft at Kedong Ranch on Thursday night, which claimed the lives of two occupants. In a statement on Friday, KCAA Director General Emile Arao said that investigations are ongoing in coordination with relevant authorities. “KCAA is […]

KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 31 — Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has mourned the late Professor of History, Bethwell Allan Ogot, describing him as a historian par excellence. “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of one of Africa’s preeminent scholars, historians, and Kenya’s first Professor of History, Prof. Bethwell Allan Ogot,” Nyong’o […]

Jan 31 – The rebel leader whose fighters have captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has vowed to continue their offensive all the way to the capital, Kinshasa. Corneille Nangaa, who heads an alliance of rebel groups that includes the M23, said their ultimate aim was to topple President Félix […]

Xiaoyue (Luna) Xu, UNSW Sydney and Bruce Neal, George Institute for Global Health This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are these salt alternatives? And why is the WHO recommending this? Let’s take a […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – The High Court has granted the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) 30 days to review charges in the Baby Pendo murder case, citing challenges in tracing a key suspect. Lady Justice Margaret Muigai, in her ruling on Thursday, allowed the prosecution more time to amend the charges following the continued […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 –NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – African Union Chairperson candidate Raila Odinga has mourned the passing of eminent historian Professor Bethwel Allan Ogot, who died at the age of 95 at a Kisumu hospital after a brief illness. Odinga described Ogot as a distinguished international scholar who upheld academic excellence and recognized […]

Matatu operators in Nairobi’s Central Business District have blocked major roads and avenues to protest against hawkers occupying their parking spots. In videos obtained by Kenyans.co.ke, the drivers are seen playing a game of football in the middle of the streets with no traffic on site. Meanwhile, Public Service Vehicles were forced to cease operations […]

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has demanded an apology from Citizen TV over a controversial news item aired by the media house last night. Duale, speaking on Thursday afternoon, expressed his dissatisfaction after the media house, which is owned by Royal Media Services (RMS), used the term ‘Somali region’ while referencing the counties of Garissa, […]