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At least 48 miners have been killed following the collapse of an abandoned illegal gold mine in western Mali. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Local police have confirmed that the accident was caused by a landslide and that most of the victims were young women, including one carrying …

At least 18 people have died and 10 others were injured in an accident at the New Delhi railway station. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Thousands of people were reportedly packed into the train station on Saturday night as they tried to board delayed trains. Four of the …

A total of 1,848 Kenyans have applied for the positions of chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Selection Panel responsible for recruiting nominees for these positions stated that this number includes applications submitted both in person and …

In honor of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), Huawei Kenya organized the UniTech Talk event, focusing on providing women with the necessary skills in technology and enhancing their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The …

Before the African Union Chairperson election took place on Saturday, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf was already considered a strong contender by Kenyans. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Despite being seen as an underdog compared to veteran Raila, Youssouf triumphed, securing the AUC chair seat in …

PS Mary Muthoni has promised to urge President William Ruto to visit Kirinyaga County for a development tour. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at an event in Ngiriambu village, Muthoni asked residents if they wanted the President to come, and once they agreed, she assured them he …

Allies of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have warned that they may advocate for Kenya’s withdrawal from the African Union after his defeat in the election for the chairperson of the African Union Commission. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Raila, who was Kenya’s candidate for the position, lost …

Baringo Senator William Kipkorir Cheptumo has passed away at the age of 57, as confirmed by Senate Speaker Amazon Kingi. His family informed the Nation on Sunday that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) representative died on Saturday night. The first-term senator had been ill and was released from the hospital …

In the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson elections held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kenya’s candidate, Raila Odinga, has been defeated by Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Raila initially led in the first two rounds, but lost to Mahmoud in the subsequent rounds. In the first round, Raila received 22 votes, while …

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced an increase in miraa prices, effectively doubling the cost for Grade 1, Grade 2, and Alele varieties. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the price adjustments, which take effect immediately. “The government will continue …