Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have reportedly mandated that female patients, caregivers, and staff wear a burka a full-body Islamic veil when entering public health facilities in the western city of Herat, according to medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The restrictions, which came into effect on 5 November 2025, have…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the need for East African economic integration, warning that landlocked countries like Uganda are disadvantaged without access to the sea. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Museveni underscored the challenges faced by landlocked nations, describing Africa’s political borders as “irrational” and…
President William Ruto is set to deliver his annual State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The address will take place in the National Assembly Chamber at the Main Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. The announcement was made through…
President William Ruto’s Cabinet has approved the expansion of the 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road, a move aimed at improving traffic flow between Nairobi and Kiambu counties. According to a Cabinet statement issued on Tuesday, the project will transform the existing two-lane single carriageway into a four-lane dual carriageway. The upgrade will…
Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) has reported that its director and board member, Khelef Khalifa, was arrested at the Sabaki Bridge checkpoint in Malindi the same location where he was allegedly detained under similar circumstances last year. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, MUHURI said Khalifa…
The Cabinet has approved the creation of an Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Vatican City, marking a significant step toward deepening diplomatic relations with the Holy See. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the government said the establishment of a resident mission in the Vatican will enhance cooperation…
More than 130 treasured gold and bronze artefacts looted from Ghana between the 1870s and early 20th century have officially been returned to the country. The symbolic handover took place on Sunday at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, where the items were presented to Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu…
The United States is moving closer to ending its record-breaking government shutdown, now entering its 42nd day, following a critical vote in the Senate on Monday night. Lawmakers approved a spending package by a 60-40 margin, funding the federal government through January 30, 2026, and reinstating pay for hundreds of…
The Nairobi County government has arrested several landlords who failed to comply with an October 2025 directive requiring the repainting of buildings as part of efforts to enhance the city’s appearance. In a press briefing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Nairobi County Health Executive Suzanne Silantoi emphasized that while the…
Nyanchwa Hospital in Kisii was the scene of jubilation on Monday morning after Vane Nyanchoka Ontweka safely delivered quadruplets a rare and heartwarming event that has captured nationwide attention. The babies, delivered via caesarean section, include three boys and one girl, all named in honor of Kenya’s late former Prime…