East Africa
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Elsewhere in East Africa
Beyond the headlines
Two petitioners have sued Mombasa Cement Company and the County Government of Mombasa over alleged commercial ads on public school and police walls.
Kenya scraps KSh 300 national ID fee, streamlines registration process
A photo of ladies at a club in Nanyuki has gone viral, sparking a conversation about boldness and confidence.
Two Great Zimbabwe University students died in a road accident on their way to attend their graduation ceremony on October 22, 2026.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko seeks to nullify his impeachment rulings, citing misconduct by Judge Said Juma Chitembwe.
Kenya's KMPDU threatens strike notice on 27 counties for failing to implement agreed salary adjustments for doctors by November 1.
Kenya's President William Ruto visits Moscow for the Russia-Africa Summit, seeking the return of over 1,000 Kenyan citizens allegedly lured to Ukraine frontlines.
Renowned Kenyan actor Onyi checks into NACADA Rehabilitation Centre in Mombasa for a three-month rehabilitation programme to address substance abuse.
Manchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium to be built in Kenya
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar appears before IEBC committee over alleged comments on using deceased voters' data
Burkina Faso's parliament unanimously voted to reinstate the death penalty for crimes including terrorism, espionage, and treason under junta leader Ibrahim Traoré's government.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's party name change bid faces objection from Liberty National Democratic Alliance.
