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Unlikely friendship between rhino, zebra captures hearts at Nairobi Nursery

The footage shows the duo partaking in synchronized milk feeds, standing shoulder to shoulder as they drain their bottles under the careful watch of trust staff.

"Keep off!" Activist Hussein Khalid slammed after demanding ATPU officers remove balaclavas

Activist Hussein Khalid faced online backlash after demanding ATPU officers remove their balaclavas, with Kenyans defending the officers’ professionalism and safety.

Former Kakamega Bishop Philip Sulumeti dies aged 88

Veteran Catholic cleric and former Kakamega Bishop Philip Sulumeti, who served the church for over three decades and played a key role in Kenya’s constitutional reforms, has died aged 88.

Kenyans outraged as video shows sickly lion caged at Nairobi's Stedmak Gardens

The KWS veterinary team, led by Dr. Benard Rono, confirmed that the lion is receiving ongoing treatment for progressive spinal nerve degeneration, a condition diagnosed in 2020.

Pharmaceutical society cautions fitness influencer Gachau Njoroge against promoting Ozempic

Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) warned Gachau Njoroge against discussing or promoting health products, particularly those requiring prescriptions.

Cop Shakur slams former FBI Movement partners, sues Hiram Kimathi for defamation

Cop Shakur and his partners formed FBI movement as a direct response to the systemic police harassment, excessive force, and deep-seated injustice.

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi alleges assassination plot, names suspect

In her post, she shared a photograph of the alleged suspect and urged her followers to provide additional details to verify his identity, stating her intention to submit evidence to authorities. 

Why Gor Semelango was locked up in Dubai

Kenyan businessman Gor Semelango was recently jailed in Dubai over a shareholder dispute involving a club business with a fellow Kenyan woman.

Nurse handed life imprisonment after murdering 10 patients to ease night shift workload

Prosecutors alleged that the nurse injected his mostly elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives in an effort to ease his workload during shifts overnight.

Tanzania's Attorney General calls for arrest of US-based activist Mange Kimambi after election protests

Johari's call comes as Kimambi continues to expose alleged plans by President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration and the alleged sham elections that have left hundreds dead.

Kileleshwa house help vanishes with gun, 40 bullets, over Sh350,000 in daring heist

CCTV footage reportedly showed the woman sneaking out of the house carrying the safe containing a pistol, ammunition and money inside a carton box.

President Ruto admits Kenya practises electricity load shedding: 'Our energy not enough'

Ruto revealed that Kenya has been carrying out evening load shedding due to insufficient electricity generation, sparking public debate and renewed concern over the country’s growing energy demand.

Sir David Beckham: Manchester United, Real Madrid legend knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle

David Beckham has a glittering football career, which included a Champions League title, six Premier League wins, and 115 caps for England.

7 footballers among hundreds killed in Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Mwanza after Tanzania poll

Seven young footballers under Viral Scout Management have been confirmed dead amid post-election violence in Tanzania

Chilling video captures last moments of Makueni girl stabbed in suspected love triangle

The video captures the young woman staggering out of an apartment, clutching her neck as blood gushes down her clothes, moments after the fatal attack.

Sole survivor of Air India crash that killed 241 speaks of battling PTSD: 'Every day is painful'

Viswashkumar Ramesh miraculously walked away from the wreckage of the London-bound Boeing 787, which went down near Ahmedabad, India.

Slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu posthumously wins exploitative loan battle

The High Court has posthumously ruled in favor of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, declaring his 400% interest loan illegal and ordering his property returned.

Time for elders to eat: How elders' blessings became political currency

Season for council of elders to eat, coronation is influenced by money and power, divisions among members and why politicians seek elders blessings.

Silas Jakakimba names new luxury speedboat 'RAO-001' in honour of Raila Odinga

“IN HONOUR OF HE RAILA ODINGA, CGH. I have elected to name this 15 pax Luxury Tournament Tour & Sport Fishing Speedboat, The GI's RAO-001 instead of the earlier plans to name it MV DORINA-1,”

Tanzanian Mange Kimambi shares video allegedly showing election polling clerks marking votes: 'walikuwa wanatiki'

Mange alleges that election officials were under strict instructions to ensure that all registered votes at their polling stations favoured President Samia Suluhu Hassan.