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The First Cry Isn't Enough: Why Every Baby Should Be Screened at Birth
Newborn screening at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi is helping doctors identify serious but treatable conditions in babies before symptoms develop, allowing early treatment that can prevent lifelong health co…
Viral Gen Z Activist ‘Mr Speaker Sir’ Charged Over Parliament Breach
Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, the activist known for his viral "Mr Speaker Sir" chant during the 2024 Gen Z protests, has been charged with unlawful entry and destruction of government property valued at more than Sh41 millio…
Deported Somalia Deputy PM Denies Claims He Threatened Kenya's Security
Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Haji Abdirashid, has rejected allegations that his recent visit to Kenya posed a threat to the country’s national security, describing the claims as false and without factual ba…
Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates, Civilian Casualties Mount
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of more than 30 individuals, amid a backdrop of ongoing tensions between the two nations. According to…
Drones Deployed in Sri Lanka to Combat Dengue Amidst Energy Crisis
Sri Lanka has turned to advanced drone technology to combat a surging dengue fever outbreak that is overwhelming hospitals across the South Asian nation. This innovative approach, which sees the military involved in p…
Court Extends Orders Blocking Meru State Lodge Project
President William Ruto’s plan to build a State Lodge in Imenti Forest has been halted again after the Environment and Land Court in Meru issued fresh conservatory orders stopping all work on the project until the case…
US Offers $2,100 to Temporary Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave the Country
The US Department of Homeland Security has told migrants protected under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that they must either secure another legal immigration status or prepare to leave the United States once their…
Kenyan Trucker Recounts Three-Week ICE Detention After Routine Cargo Stop
A Kenyan truck driver living in the United States has described how he spent three weeks in immigration detention after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine cargo trip through V…
Kenyan TikToker Zack Apella Dies After Cardiac Arrest in the US
Kenyan TikTok personality Zack Apella has died in the United States after suffering a cardiac arrest, despite efforts by his family and doctors to save his life.His brother, Solo, described the family's final hours wi…
Oburu Urges David Ochieng to Join ODM, Pledges 2027 Governor Backing
ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga has urged Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) leader David Ochieng to dissolve his party and join ODM, promising to support his bid for the Siaya governorship in the 2027 General Electio…
Sculptor Races Against Time to Honor Lionel Messi with Monumental Statue in Patagonia
As the world turns its eyes to the FIFA World Cup, where Lionel Messi is once again capturing the imagination of football fans, an ambitious artistic endeavor is unfolding in the Patagonian desert of Argentina. With M…
Helicopter Crash Near Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14, Raises Security Concerns
A helicopter crash near Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery on June 27 has claimed the lives of 14 individuals, according to Saudi state media reports. The incident, which occurred close to one of the world's large…
Israel-Palestine Tensions Escalate as Violence Continues in Gaza
In a continuing cycle of violence, Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing tensions over access to holy sites in Jerusalem. The fatalities occurred during confrontations in which Israeli tro…
'Hands Off Gachagua': Kalonzo Warns Government Against Opposition Crackdown
Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the government against arresting senior opposition leaders, saying any action against one member of the coalition would be treated as an attack on the entire alliance.Wiper Party leader Kalo…
MPs Fault Foreign Affairs Ministry Over Silence on Kenyan Woman's Death in Australia
Members of Parliament have criticised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for failing to provide a timely response on the death of a Kenyan student in Australia, saying the delays have hindered parliamentary oversight.The…
Mystery Deaths of 11 Cats and Dogs Spark Poisoning Fears in Utawala Estate
Residents of Haven Court Estate in Utawala are calling for an investigation after at least eleven cats and dogs died under unexplained circumstances in recent weeks, with many suspecting the animals were deliberately…
Future Generations at Risk as Global Tree Planting Efforts Lag Behind Targets
Amid escalating concerns over climate change, experts are sounding the alarm that current global tree planting efforts are insufficient to meet environmental targets. New data reveals that while the number of trees be…
Kenyan Artists to Showcase Contemporary Art in London Exhibition
Kenyan artists Brian Kimani and Mark Maganga will present a joint exhibition in London from 2 to 16 July 2026, exploring identity, memory and the experience of the diaspora through contemporary art.Titled Synonymous S…
Matiang’i Urges Government to Halt Planned Annual Vehicle Inspections
Fred Matiang’i has called on the government to suspend plans to introduce mandatory annual vehicle inspections, arguing that the proposed policy would place an unnecessary financial burden on motorists.The Jubilee Par…
'I Was Innocent': Former Kenyan Athlete Jailed for 80 Years in Mexico Appeals for Justice
A former Kenyan athlete from Baringo County has appealed for government intervention after receiving an 80-year prison sentence in Mexico, claiming he was convicted despite having no involvement in the crimes.Rerimoi…