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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 23 – Four suspects have been arrested as persons of interest in investigations into the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary laboratory findings pointing to probable cyanide poisoning. The first fifteen deaths were recorded between June 24 and July 24, prompting the Kenya Wildlife Service, security, investigative and scientific agencies to intensify investigations. “Thus far, comprehensive field investigations, laboratory analysis and

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Friday the U.S. anti-Iran economic operation is doomed to fail like its other coercive measures against the country. “14 years ago: ‘Most crippling sanctions in history.’ Failed. 8 years ago: ‘Maximum pressure.’ Failed. 5 months ago: ‘Unconditional surrender.’ Failed. Today: ‘Most crushing economic operation ever.’ Bound to fail,” Araghchi posted on s

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 22 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has delivered a major blow to the illicit alcohol trade, seizing over 27,000 litres of illegal brews in coordinated multi-agency operations across Nairobi and Nyakach. In a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) exercise carried out on August 21 in Dagoretti North, Nairobi, NACADA enforcement teams recovered 2,130 litres of chang’aa and 120 drums of kangara estimated at approximately 2

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 22 — National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has set his sights on the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, positioning the constituency contest as the first step in a political journey that could eventually take him to the national stage. Speaking during an NLP rally at Kitui Stadium, Muli said his political journey had to begin in his home constituency before expanding across the country. “Kenyan politics is very localized. That’s why I h

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 22 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said his administration will surpass its five-year target of recruiting 116,000 teachers. He told a meeting of the Mt Kenya Grassroots Leaders that the government will reach 120,000 new teachers by the end of this month, four years into its term. “We had committed in our manifesto to employ 116,000 teachers in Kenya to make sure the children of the rich, the children of the poor, all of them get teachers in school. Th

NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 21 – The Universities Fund has received ISO 9001:2015 recertification from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), with officials saying the quality management standards will be critical as the institution expands its role in financing higher education. Universities Fund Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Edwin Wanyonyi said the recertification was more than an administrative achievement, describing it as a reaffirmation of the Fund’s commitment to transparency, accountab

NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 21 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has intensified his political attacks on his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him and other opposition figures of relying on personal attacks and nicknames instead of presenting Kenyans with a development agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking while addressing newly elected United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots officials, Prof Kindiki urged the party’s polling-station leaders to defend President William Rut

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – A total of 159,551 university students have completed their funding applications through the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Portal, with more than 150,000 applications including a Universities Fund scholarship, as the institution moves to strengthen the administration of higher education financing. Data from the Universities Fund shows that 150,403 of the completed applications included a scholarship component. Of these, 149,761 were scholarship-and-loan combi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 — Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for deeper engagement with Kenyans at the grassroots as the government steps up efforts to communicate its development agenda. Koskei said wananchi should remain at the centre of government programmes, noting that Kenyans elected the administration to provide services, develop the country and address areas where previous interventions may not have worked. “The centre of all these things that we are doing is Mwananchi.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino of mobilising goons from Nairobi to Homa Bay, alleging that some of the youths evaded interception by travelling with the governor. Murkomen said security agencies intercepted a group of youths allegedly headed to Homa Bay, but claimed some managed to enter the county after accompanying Orengo. “Orengo and Babu had mobilised goons from Nairobi

LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 17 — Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations. The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 30 US states, including California and New York, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children. Not only are the states seeking upwards of $1 trilli

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 — Kenya’s health reform agenda moves into the spotlight tomorrow as more than 5,000 delegates converge at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the Kenya Health Summit 2026, with the two-day forum expected to shift the conversation from policy promises to measurable improvements in healthcare delivery. The August 18–19 summit comes at a critical stage in the government’s health reform programme, with access to healthcare, health financing, primary heal

LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 17 — President Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. He also noted on Truth Social that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the “denuclearisation” of Iran. “These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America

LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 17 — US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has arrived in Israel, where is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. It comes after Kushner held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. Last month, Trump’s Board of Peace said it had reached agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Las

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16— The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the reported arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, warning that the treatment of healthcare workers demanding better working conditions threatens efforts to strengthen health systems across East Africa. In a statement, KMPDU said medical interns should not be treated as criminals for peacefully advocating for their rights, including timely deployment, payment of

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 17 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has vowed to politically dismantle his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, daring him to continue attacking him as the increasingly bitter battle for influence in the Mount Kenya region gathers pace ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kindiki’s broadside came after Gachagua repeatedly mocked his voice, turning the Deputy President’s distinctive delivery into a subject of political ridicule. But Kindiki says attacks on his

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16-Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s argument that rising soft-drink consumption is a sign of improving household incomes, accusing the government of using misleading indicators to portray Kenya’s economy as healthy. Gachagua said it was unreasonable to conclude that the economy was performing well simply because Kenyans were buying more sodas. “I know these people are treating us like fools, saying that becau

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16-Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged his successor, Kithure Kindiki, to stop being used by President William Ruto to divide the Mt Kenya region, warning that continued political fragmentation could hurt the community. Gachagua said Kindiki could only earn his acceptance as a “brother” if he stopped participating in what he described as efforts to divide the region along political and community lines. “If you really want me to be your brother, pleas

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 — Former Attorney General and National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has called for mandatory disclosure of election technology by IEBC vendors, saying procurement rules must be aligned with Supreme Court guidelines requiring electoral systems to remain open to lawful scrutiny and verification. The Democratic Party leader said no technology provider should be allowed to invoke intellectual-property rights to restrict authorised access to systems, servers, logs and audi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16-The Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political rally got underway in Nyandiwa, Homa Bay County, on Sunday despite attempts to block roads leading to the venue, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna using the gathering to rally supporters around democracy, human rights and political unity. Sifuna thanked residents for what he described as their steadfast support during his nine years as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), while accusing political opponents o