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The speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives has denied involvement in a massive fire that broke out in the West African nation’s parliament. Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa was among those questioned by police after the Parliament building was gutted in a fire. No one was in the building when the …

By: BBC Rwanda has officially declared the end of the Marburg virus outbreak, following 42 consecutive days without any new cases, a move that meets World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. The outbreak, first announced on September 27 this year, has resulted in 66 confirmed cases, most of them healthcare workers, …

Oscar Sudi, the Member of Parliament for Kapsaret, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership, Administration, and Management by Northwestern Christian University, based in Eldoret. The award was presented to him on Saturday during the university’s ongoing graduation ceremony at the Eldoret National Polytechnic. In a post on X, …

In a landmark ruling, High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has declared the new university funding model unconstitutional, deeming it discriminatory against students’ right to education. The court emphasized that it is the government’s responsibility to finance public universities and that shifting this burden to parents violates the Constitution, breaching the …

A trailer accident caused heavy traffic on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway and Kamandura-Mai Mahiu Road on Friday. The accident led to the closure of these routes, stranding some travelers overnight. Despite efforts by traffic police to restore normal traffic flow, the congestion persisted for an extended period, disrupting many people heading …

A man in Nyanturago Village, Kisii County, killed his wife and two children before taking his own life in an apparent act of revenge over suspected infidelity. Witnesses said Charles James also injured his father and his third child during the attack late Thursday night. Neighbors claim James discovered his …

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is attending the 20th Graduation Ceremony at Kabarak University. Kabarak University, a private higher education institution, was founded in 2002 by the late President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi. Located in Nakuru County, it is about 20 km from Nakuru town and 12 km from the …

Kipchumba Murkomen, President William Ruto’s nominee for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA), has expressed his commitment to serving the nation with “honour and dignity” following his reassignment to the crucial role. Murkomen, who was previously the Cabinet Secretary for Transport before briefly holding the Sports docket, thanked …

The Mpox outbreak that began in May 2024 raised concerns in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the World Health Organization declaring it an emergency three months later, in August. Kenya recorded its first case of the viral disease just two weeks after the WHO’s warning, sparking widespread fear. Could this …

President William Ruto has led fellow leaders in expressing their condolences following the death of Mama Anne Nanyama Wetang’ula, the mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. She passed away on Friday. In a post on X, President Ruto shared his sympathies, stating, “Our condolences to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and …