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President Ruto appoints Gen Charles Kahariri as new defence chief

Nairobi, May 2 -- Kenya's President William Ruto has promoted Lt Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), following the death of death of Gen ... Read More


Kenya's devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning, bad land management

Nairobi, May 2 -- Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 ... Read More


Kenya Treasury cuts fuel subsidy by half to $200m starting July

Nairobi, May 2 -- Kenya's National Treasury has cut allocations for fuel price subsidy by half in the financial year starting July. The Treasury, in budget estimates, has allocated Ksh27 billion ($20... Read More


US House Committee wants President Ruto to address Congress

Nairobi, May 2 -- The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has put in a formal request to Speaker Mike Johnson to invite President William Ruto to address a joint session of the Congress, potentially... Read More


Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa seeks constitutional changes, abandons third term bid

Nairobi, May 1 -- Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa is pushing for an overhaul of the country's constitution in a move critics say is meant to influence his succession after he abruptly abandoned ... Read More


Power line linking Kenya to southern Africa set for 2025

Nairobi, May 1 -- A key power line linking Kenya to Zambia through Tanzania is set for completion in November 2025, raising hope for cross-border electricity imports and exports among nations covered ... Read More


A symphony of flavours at Banana Bar & Bistro

Nairobi, April 30 -- 'Have you tried our famous hanging skewers? They're one of our best sellers," he asked. "Nope," I responded. "Let's try them." He said the food would take 15 minutes. Located a... Read More


Musambwa: Where snakes and birds live with humans

Nairobi, April 30 -- Musambwa Island in Uganda is one of the strangest and weirdest places on Earth. Surrounded by the serene waters of Lake Victoria, it's a gem of mythical wonders. It boasts a cultu... Read More


Poultry farmers see losses in US deal hitting $1.28bn

Nairobi, April 30 -- Kenya risks losing Ksh172 billion ($1.28 billion) annually if the proposal to import finished poultry products from the US under the ongoing Strategic Trade and Investments Partne... Read More


Kenya poultry farmers see losses in US deal hitting $1.28bn

Nairobi, April 30 -- Kenya risks losing Ksh172 billion ($1.28 billion) annually if the proposal to import finished poultry products from the US under the ongoing Strategic Trade and Investments Partne... Read More