28 dead as twin bombs rip through market

At least 28 people have died in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, in a double bombing claimed by so-called Islamic State (IS). The explosions happened one after another in the busy al-Sinak market. More than 50 people were injured. Police said a roadside bomb exploded near...

I accept to be Luhya kingpin – Mudavadi

Amani leader Musalia Mudavadi has accepted to be the Luhya community spokesman. Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli named Mudavadi the spokesperson at a rally at the Bukhungu stadium, Kakamega county on Saturday. “I accept this honor with humility and with...

Mudavadi announced as Luhya spokesman

Amani leader Musalia Mudavadi has been named the Luhya community spokesperson. Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli named Mudavadi the spokesperson at a rally at the Bukhungu stadium, Kakamega county on Saturday. “I am asking Musalia to sit down with the other...

Former nominated MP Mark Too is dead

Former nominated Member of Parliament Mark Too is dead. Too died after a short illness at St Luke’s hospital in Eldoret on Saturday afternoon. Speaking on behalf of the family, the deceased’s brother Clement Kiptoo said he had been admitted at the facility for three...

Musalia Mudavadi New year message to all Kenyans

ANC Leader Musalia Mudavadi on Friday asked Kenyans to vote wisely in the coming elections. In his New Year message, Mudavadi said the decisions Kenyans make when voting have a direct impact on their families, the society and the country at large. “The Auditor...

India opens first school for transgender pupils

A residential school for transgender people has been opened in the Indian city of Kochi, to help adults who dropped out of school finish their education. Transgender people can face judgement and hostility in India, and around half of them fail to complete their...

China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017

China has announced a ban on all ivory trade and processing activities by the end of 2017. Conservation groups hailed the decision as “historic” and a “game-changer” for the future of elephants. The move follows a resolution at the Convention...

Kenya Government to pay village elders Sh1.2bn

The government will start paying allowances to village elders who are actively involved in the fight against crimes and resolving disputes. Already Sh1.2 billion has been set aside to pay the elders across the country, Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has...