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Man in 80-Hour Tree-Hugging Challenge Narrowly Cheats Death

What was meant to be a triumphant moment in Murang’a County nearly turned tragic after 30-year-old cancer crusader James

Naliaka Muindi

Posted on January 8, 2026

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Raila Odinga’s Bodyguard Maurice Ogeta Lands Powerful Job

Former long-serving bodyguard to the late opposition chief Raila Odinga, Maurice Ogeta, has made a major leap from the

Naliaka Muindi

Posted on January 8, 2026

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Kenyan police arrested in Tanzania while pursuing fraud suspect

Two Kenyan police officers are being held in Tanzania after they crossed the border on January 6, while pursuing a fraud

Chad Kitundu

Posted on January 7, 2026

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Uganda denies plans to block internet during election

Uganda’s authorities have denied reports that they are planning to cut access to the internet during next week’s election.

Chad Kitundu

Posted on January 6, 2026

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Starlink accepts govt request to block Ugandan users ahead of polls

US-based satellite internet company Starlink has moved to block the use of its services in Uganda, following directives from

Chad Kitundu

Posted on January 5, 2026

East Africa News, Football, SPORTS

Samia Suluhu hails Taifa Stars’ qualification for 2025 AFCON knockout stages

President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania has hailed the national men’s football team, Taifa Stars, for finishing third in Group C

Chad Kitundu

Posted on December 31, 2025

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Africa 2025: When Speaking Out Became a Crime

When Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi arrived at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam on May 18, he knew the risks. He had

David Njoroge

Posted on December 28, 2025

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Israel Opens New Chapter in Africa With Historic Somaliland Recognition

Israel has formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that is set to redraw diplomatic

Wakhungu Andaje

Posted on December 27, 2025

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AU Slams Israel Over Somaliland Recognition

The African Union (AU) has rubbished Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, delivering a firm diplomatic response affirming

Wakhungu Andaje

Posted on December 27, 2025

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Kenya repatriates 119 citizens from Myanmar scam camps

The government has successfully repatriated 119 nationals from illegal scam compounds in Myanmar following recent raids by

Chad Kitundu

Posted on December 22, 2025