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Kenya’s inflation rate has surged to its highest level in five months, driven mainly by soaring food prices. The rising cost of essential commodities such…

Politics

Kenyan political leaders at a public rally discussing an anti-Ruto alliance.

Politics

Unity Test: Why the New Anti-Ruto Bid Faces Old Challenges

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

Kenya’s political landscape is shifting as opposition leaders and discontented figures within the ruling coalition attempt to form a united front against President William Ruto.…

Kassim Afegbua speaking at an event, defending Babangida’s right to tell his story

Politics

Afegbua Defends Babangida’s Right to Shape His Legacy

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

Kassim Afegbua, former spokesperson for ex-Nigerian military ruler Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has strongly defended the former leader’s right to tell his own story and…

RSF fighters patrolling a street in Sudan amid ongoing conflict and political tensions.

Politics

RSF’s Parallel Government Threatens to Divide Sudan and Africa

omondi84FF February 26, 2025 No Comments

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s powerful paramilitary group, has announced the formation of a parallel government, escalating the ongoing conflict and deepening divisions within…

Armed M23 rebels patrolling streets in eastern DRC after capturing Goma.

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M23 Rebels Capture Goma, Escalating Conflict in Eastern DRC

omondi84FF February 18, 2025 No Comments

Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Eastern DRC’s Second-Largest City The M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has seized control of Goma, the second-largest city in…

Politics

KCB Injects Ksh. 80M into 2025 East Africa Golf Tour

omondi84FF January 27, 2025 No Comments

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development by injecting Ksh. 80 million into the 2025 East Africa Golf Tour. The sponsorship…

Politics

Gachagua Prepares for Showdown with Ruto, Plans New Party

omondi84FF January 20, 2025 No Comments

Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has signaled an impending political battle with President William Ruto as he announces plans to launch a new political party.…

Sports

A view of the refurbished Nyayo National Stadium featuring new seating, a modern pitch, and upgraded facilities.

Sports

Inside the Refurbished Nyayo National Stadium: A New Era

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

Nyayo National Stadium, one of Kenya’s most iconic sports venues, has undergone a major refurbishment, transforming it into a modern facility ready to host international…

Sports

Arsenal Faces Backlash Over ‘Bloodstained’ Visit Rwanda Deal

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

English Premier League club Arsenal is facing backlash after allegedly ignoring attempts by a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) minister to discuss concerns over its…

Benni McCarthy at a football match, rumored to be Kenya’s next head coach.

Sports

Benni McCarthy Close to Becoming Kenya National Team Coach

omondi84FF February 26, 2025 No Comments

African football legend Benni McCarthy is on the verge of becoming the new head coach of the Kenya national football team, Harambee Stars, after arriving…

World

Raila Odinga speaking at a diplomatic event.

World

Intrigues That Cost Kenya’s Raila Top AU Job

omondi84FF February 26, 2025 No Comments

Raila Odinga’s bid for a top position at the African Union (AU) has collapsed, with political intrigues and strategic maneuvering playing a significant role in…

Kenyan citizens being assisted after rescue from trafficking in Myanmar

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More Kenyans Rescued from Human Trafficking in Myanmar

omondi84FF February 20, 2025 No Comments

Kenyan authorities have successfully rescued more citizens from human trafficking syndicates operating in Myanmar, as concerns over the crisis continue to mount. The latest operation…

African leaders at a conference discussing debt relief strategies.

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African Leaders Urge Collective Debt Relief for Economic Stability

omondi84FF February 6, 2025 No Comments

African leaders are intensifying calls for a comprehensive debt relief plan to help struggling economies overcome mounting financial pressures. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has…

Health

Great Lakes Leaders Meet in Zambia to Tackle Healthcare Funding Crisis

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

Africa faces mounting health challenges, leaders from the Great Lakes region have gathered in Lusaka, Zambia for a high-level summit focused on securing urgent funding…

Health

Type 2 Diabetes Cases Double in Sub-Saharan Africa in Six Years

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Prevalence Doubles in Sub-Saharan Africa in Six Years The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa has doubled over the past six years, raising…

Health

Mysterious Illness in Congo Sickens 400, Kills Over 50

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

Mysterious Illness in Congo That Has Sickened Over 400 and Killed More Than 50 A mysterious illness has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…