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Kenya's livestock sector at risk as vaccine coverage remains low
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (480+ words) Kenya's livestock sector is facing growing threats from low vaccination coverage, exposing animals to disease outbreaks, threatening food safety and limiting access to key export markets. The concerns emerged during the 60th annual congress of the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) held…...
Brian Karoney takes on 300km Nairobi'Eldoret ride to raise awareness on blood disorders
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (257+ words) Brian Karoney makes a brief stop along the Nairobi-Eldoret highway as he pedals through a 300km-plus ride in a single day, to drive action on blood-related disorders. For Karoney, the journey is rooted in loss, pain, purpose and a promise....
Pope blasts 'exploitation' as he wraps up tour of Angola
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (644+ words) Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane The American pope travels to Equatorial Guinea Tuesday to wrap up a mammoth 18, 000-kilometre (11, 000-mile)…...
Harambee Stars players commit CHAN earnings to Affordable Housing Scheme
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (370+ words) The players, led by CHAN captain and Kenya Police FC left-back Aboud Omar, said they are ready to invest KSh 1 million each, in line with an agreement reached with President William Ruto after the conclusion of the continental tournament in…...
Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (209+ words) Appearing before Chief Magistrate Robinson Ondiek at the Shanzu Law Court in Mombasa, the 43-year-old denied the charge brought under Section 3(1) as read with Section 3(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. According to the Office of the Director of…...
Angola name former Senegal boss Cisse as new coach
2+ week, 1+ day ago (341+ words) Then newly appointed head coach of the Libyan national football team Aliou Cisse looks on as he attends a press conference in Tripoli on March 13, 2025. Former Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has stepped down from his role in charge of the…...
Eritrea players disappear after winning AFCON qualifier
2+ week, 1+ day ago (423+ words) The other seven are believed to have disappeared when the national team arrived in South Africa en route from Eswatini to Eritrea via Egypt, said the official, who requested anonymity. "This incident is a mystery. Eritrea beat Eswatini on March…...
Rights actvist calls for public audit, civic engagement, accountability in labour leadership
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (401+ words) Human rights defender and Mtetezi Grassroot Convener Francis Awino. Human rights defender and Mtetezi Grassroot Convener Francis Awino has called for renewed civic engagement and stronger accountability frameworks, urging collaboration between activists, institutions, and students to build a more informed…...
Junior Starlets fired up for crucial World Cup qualifier against Namibia
3+ week, 1+ day ago (280+ words) The Starlets will face Namibia in a two-legged tie, with the first leg set for April 12 away from home before Kenya hosts the return match on April 18. Kenya is determined to make a comeback to the World Cup after making…...
Kenyans can now use Whats App to file tax returns
3+ week, 2+ day ago (200+ words) Taxpayers can now file their returns through Whats App, after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) launched a new filing solution to simplify compliance and expand the tax base. The service allows users to initiate a conversation on Whats App, select…...