By: BBC Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, has been chosen to lead the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into next year’s presidential election. It marks a comeback for the 84-year-old, who governed Malawi for six years and later suggested he would not run for office again. He surprised many …

On Monday night, a crackdown led by Nairobi County’s environment officials resulted in the arrest of at least 30 individuals for urinating on streets and walls in Nairobi. Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer, announced that the county has initiated a rigorous campaign against illegal urination. “Those caught urinating …

Jimi Wanjigi, a businessman-turned-politician, has refuted claims that he refused to hand over his firearms as required by the State. In a clarification posted on X, Wanjigi explained that a 2018 court ruling invalidated the Firearms Licensing Board’s decision to revoke his firearms certificate, number 5922. This court decision was …

The number of fatalities from the road accident on the Eldoret-Nakuru route near Salgaa’s Migaa area has risen to 13. The incident, which occurred early Tuesday morning around 5 a.m., involved a PSV bus and multiple other vehicles. Among the deceased are five women, seven men, and one infant. The …

Business Jimi Wanjigi was on Monday arrested after he presented himself for grilling at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. It is however unclear what charges he will face in court tomorrow. The detectives were also to question him over claims of possession of teargas canisters at his Muthaiga home, in …

Kenya Airways has recorded a Sh513 million profit after tax for half year ended June 30 for first time in a decade. According to Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka, this is a 102pc rise from Sh21.7 billion loss posted last year. He stated that the profit is pegged on reduced …

Eldoret is finally a city and the fifth Kenyan city after Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru.   President William Ruto on Thursday led the conferment of Eldoret municipality to a city status.   The ceremony took place after assessment that Eldoret met the criteria for classification as a city under …

Beatrice Chebet and Abraham Kibiwott, who left Kenya as constables for the Paris Olympics, have been promoted to corporals upon their return. Chebet received her promotion from acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli at Jogoo House on Wednesday, following her gold medal wins in the women’s 5,000m and 10,000m …

By: AFP Six more bodies, including those of two children, were recovered on Wednesday from the site of a massive garbage landslide in the Ugandan capital Kampala, bringing the death toll so far to 30, police said. Several dozen people are also still missing, police said, after the collapse at …

Faith Kipyegon, Team Kenya’s captain at the Paris Olympics, stated that the team gave their best in the fiercely competitive games. Speaking during a breakfast hosted by President William Ruto at Eldoret State Lodge, Kipyegon acknowledged the intense competition in Paris and expressed gratitude for the government’s support and the …