1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (480+ words) Oneko writes that his decision to participate in politics was not driven by personal ambition but by a strong philosophical and ideological belief in self-determination. After completing his studies at Maseno, he joined the Kenya African Union (KAU) and became…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (350+ words) Nairobi has been ranked the 10th most climate-resilient large city in the world, placing it ahead of several major global cities despite its recurring flooding and drainage problems. The Kenyan capital was also ranked the second most climate-resilient city in Africa,…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (343+ words) Lawyer and public intellectual Prof Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba walked off the stage during a public address in Kisumu after he was asked to pause his presentation to allow Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o to be formally welcomed. Lumumba was addressing…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (278+ words) The inaugural Africa Events Summit (AES) will be held on 10 September, 2026, at the Argyle Grand Hotel on Mombasa Road in Nairobi, bringing together more than 200 leaders from across East Africa’s events and hospitality sectors. Organised by Billion Events East Africa…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (409+ words) Burundian musician Jean-Pierre Kidum has offered his personal 11-seater van to help Burundians living in Kenya who may wish to return home amid growing concerns over a government crackdown targeting foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses. Kidum, who has lived in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (238+ words) Mutinta was among the notable figures at the colourful ceremony held at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, where President Hichilema was sworn in for his second term. For the occasion, the First Lady opted for a carefully coordinated red-and-white…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (312+ words) President William Ruto has joined thousands of Zambians and several African leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term in office. The National Heroes Stadium and surrounding areas were packed with jubilant crowds, many…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (668+ words) I thought I knew Nairobi. After more than two decades of navigating the city, I was confident I could get around without a map and recommend its attractions with ease. Then Lucy Maruhi of Shelters Tours challenged me. An award-winning…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (401+ words) Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz’s concert in Kigali was abruptly cut short shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday after authorities enforced Rwanda’s regulations requiring entertainment venues to close by the stipulated time. The singer had returned to Rwanda’s capital for his first…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (339+ words) Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has announced his resignation from office and retirement from politics and public service, with the decision set to take effect on September 4, 2026. In a letter addressed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday, August…...