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International

Africa Claims Climate Leadership with Bold Action and Billion-Dollar Commitments

In a powerful shift from victim to visionary, Africa is decisively changing the global narrative on climate change. Despite contributing the least to global …

Health

You don’t have to cut the morning caffeine drip to protect your brain against dementia in the future.

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily .New research shows that daily coffee or tea –– and …

International

Singer Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after Epstein fallout

Chappell Roan says she has left the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, whose name appears in the Epstein files.Announcing her split with the …

Health

SHA Faces Risk Of Collapse as Ksh 166b Deflict Threatens to Sink Insurer, IEA Report Shows

The Social Health Authority (SHA) is facing a looming financial crisis after a new report revealed a massive deficit of Ksh 166 billion, raising …

Sports

TANZANIA WAIVES GATE CHARGES FOR U-20 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER AGAINST KENYA.

The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has announced that gate charges will be waived for Saturday's FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Kenya at …

International

Museveni Hosts Samia in One-Day Working Visit to Strengthen Uganda-Tanzania Ties, Focus on EACOP Progress

 President Yoweri Museveni hosted Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan for a one-day working visit in Uganda on February 6, 2026, aimed at reinforcing diplomatic, …

News

President Ruto Inspects 80% Complete Talanta Stadium, Set for March 2026 Handover as Raila Odinga International Stadium

 President William Ruto on Saturday inspected the Talanta Stadium construction site along Ngong Road, where the 60,000-seat venue is now over 80% complete and …

Politics

Health CS Aden Duale Accuses Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i of Embodying Impunity, Corruption and Extrajudicial Killings

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i of representing the face of impunity, corruption and extrajudicial killings in …

News

Kenyan Activist Truphena Muthoni Sets Guinness World Record with 72-Hour Tree-Hugging Marathon

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the longest time hugging a tree, completing a 72-hour marathon without …

Health

Kenyan MPs Opt for Private Medical Insurance Tender, Bypassing SHA Despite Public Endorsement

The Parliamentary Service Commission has invited sealed bids from insurance providers for comprehensive medical cover for Members of Parliament and their families, bypassing the …