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By: Victor Ochieng – Laikipia University The Middle East remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive regions in the world, where historical rivalries, religious differences, and global power interests continue to intersect. In 2026, tensions have intensified, particularly involving key players such as Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising …

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly condemned what he termed a growing trend of political violence and the use of hired gangs, urging the Judiciary to take firm action against those responsible. Murkomen said the government is committed to dealing decisively with individuals involved in organising …

A junior police officer was discovered dead in his house at Lokamarinyang Police Post in Kibish, Turkana County. Constable Harrison Rhobi had failed to report to duty on April 9, raising concern among colleagues. Officers went to check on him at his residence, where he lived alone, and found him …

Two children have died and another was seriously injured after a house wall caved in on them as they slept in Sondu town, Nyakach Sub-county, Kisumu County. The incident happened on Friday night at around 11:45 p.m. in Kariobangi village, East Kadianga sub-location, local authorities said. Click here to join …

By: XINHUA Four astronauts returned safely to Earth on Friday after completing a 10-day mission around the Moon, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said. The capsule Orion touched down at about 17:07 local time (0007 GMT Saturday) in the Pacific Ocean, some 96 km off the San …

A 64-year-old man lost his life after being stabbed during a domestic altercation in Rachuonyo South Sub-county, Homa Bay County. According to police, the incident occurred in Kowidi Location, Kanyango Sub-location. The victim, identified as George Michael Otieno, was found in the sitting room of his house with a stab …

A petition has been lodged at the Milimani High Court seeking the suspension of Opiyo Wandayi over claims linked to the irregular importation of substandard fuel. The petitioner, Francis Owino, is asking the court to treat the matter as urgent and issue conservatory orders barring Wandayi from performing his duties …

By: BBC The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X. Last week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) suggested amendments to India’s IT rules – …

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has endorsed a proposal seeking to raise Kenya’s legal drinking age from 18 to 21, citing growing concerns over alcohol use among young people. The agency points to findings from its 2022 national survey, which indicate that alcohol remains …

President William Ruto on Thursday injected humor into an official State House event after poking fun at how some leaders were dressed. While speaking during the signing of the agreement for the Modern Arena and Entertainment District in Nairobi, Ruto joked that a number of attendees appeared unprepared for the …