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The High Court has issued a stay order blocking the government from proceeding with the lease agreement for the development of additional facilities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Justice John Chigiti granted the stay on Monday in response to a judicial review application filed by the Law Society of …

Voters in the US go to the polls on 5 November to elect their next president. The election was initially a rematch of 2020 but it was upended in July when President Joe Biden ended his campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris. The big question now is – will the …

MPs are pushing to increase the NG-CDF allocation by an additional Ksh.13 billion despite the country’s financial challenges. The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriation Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the NG-CDF Act, which would boost the fund available to MPs. Wajir East MP Aden Daud’s amendments suggest changes to …

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a press briefing to provide crucial information and outline urgent measures in response to mpox. This briefing comes after the introduction of the Mpox Joint Continental Preparedness and Response Plan by the Africa CDC and the World Health Organization.

Actress Winfred Bwire Ndubi, beloved for her portrayal of ‘Dida’ on Citizen TV’s hit show, Sultana has Passed on. Bwire, who had been courageously battling cancer, passed away today, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, inspiration, and advocacy. Bwire was diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an uncommon and …

A violent incident occurred in Kilera village, Igembe North, Meru County, where a man attacked and killed four neighbors before being lynched by enraged residents. Police described the attack as unusual. In total, five people died, leaving the community in shock. The incident, involving a mentally challenged man, occurred on …

By: BBC China and the Philippines have accused each other of ramming coast guard vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. The Philippines has claimed a Chinese ship “directly and intentionally rammed” into its vessel, while Beijing has accused the Philippines of “deliberately” crashing into a Chinese …

Although Parliament is currently on recess, several House committees have continued their activities. This week, the Senate Public County Investments and Special Funds Committee summoned former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu to discuss the financial records of the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) for the fiscal years 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2021/22. …

A nine-month-old baby has died and 19 other passengers were injured after a Bus Car Company public service vehicle rolled over due to a tire blowout in Matsangoni, Kilifi. The incident happened at 8 a.m. on Saturday while the bus was traveling from Kilifi to Malindi. According to police, the …

Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni has announced the confirmation of the fourth Mpox case in the country. The new case involves a truck driver from Mombasa traveling to Rwanda. The driver began feeling unwell on August 28 while passing through Gilgil and was unable to continue his …