Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, 22, has launched an extraordinary bid to set a new Guinness World Record by continuously hugging a tree for 72 hours. This demanding challenge, taking place outside Governor Kahiga Mutahi’s office, is aimed at highlighting the urgent need for global climate action. Click here to join …
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Tanzania has intensified security across major cities, with police and military patrols visible ahead of expected anti-government protests planned to coincide with Independence Day. By midday, no demonstrations had taken place. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Residents in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza and other towns reported …
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More than 100 women and girls were killed in Kenya between January and March 2025, a spike the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) says has become “a disturbing and urgent national crisis.” The alarming rise pushed the President to form a Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence—covering femicide—via …
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licences of 62 Public Service Vehicle drivers after a recent compliance audit revealed widespread safety violations. The affected drivers, drawn from seven transport firms, must undergo mandatory re-testing before returning to service. NTSA said the move is part of its …
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Tanzania has directed citizens to mark Independence Day from home on December 9, with only essential workers allowed to report to work, as authorities move to prevent planned anti-government demonstrations. Government spokesperson Mussa Azzan Zungu said the directive aims to preserve national order, while Police Spokesperson David Misime warned that …
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A group of Kenyan activists has announced plans to stage demonstrations in Nairobi in support of Tanzanians raising alarm over the country’s political and human rights situation. In a joint statement, the activists urged the international community to pay closer attention to developments in Tanzania and even suggested that President …
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WOTE, Dec 8, 2025 — A critical care nurse from Makindu Sub-County Hospital has been celebrated for her heroic response that helped save the life of Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has awarded MaryConcepta, a highly skilled critical care nurse, a commendation letter in recognition of her …
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The National Assembly has opened the public participation phase for the government’s proposal to offload a 15% shareholding in Safaricom PLC. The plan, outlined in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, aims to raise about Sh244.5 billion but has sparked widespread criticism over alleged undervaluation and concerns about transparency. Click …
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Senior research scientists at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have secured a major legal victory after the High Court ruled that those working under a collaboration agreement with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) are entitled to retire at 74 years—rather than 65. Justice Hellen Wasilwa’s decision …
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the Kenya Integrated Election Management Systems (KIEMS) kits operated at 99% efficiency during the November 27 by-elections, helping guarantee a transparent process despite low voter turnout and isolated interference attempts. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel IEBC Chairperson Edung …
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