Suspected serial killer arrested after bodies discovered in Kenya quarry
Police said Collins Jumaisi confessed that he lured and killed 42 women, including his wife, and dumped their remains at a quarry.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed
Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.
Thu May 02 2024
Floods kill at least 42 in central Kenya; toll may rise after dam bursts
A dam burst in southern Kenya, sweeping away homes and vehicles after weeks of heavy rains and devastating flash floods.
Mon Apr 29 2024
2 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital
At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in a fire resulting from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital Nairobi.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Kenyan building collapses spark alarm as cities swell
The collapse in Ruaka, north west of Nairobi, was one of three buildings to fall within a week in the capital and its satellite towns.
Wed Nov 23 2022
"Hustler" Ruto becomes Kenya's fifth president after close election
Ruto must now confront an economic crisis, where food and fuel prices are surging, unemployment is high and public debt rising.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Kenyan wildlife authorities capture lion in residential area outside capital
Human settlements have long been encroaching on the Nairobi National Park, Africa's only game reserve within a capital city.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Tanzania arrests leader of main opposition party
The arrests followed the detention of dozens of other party members last week for holding a meeting without permission.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Almost 2.3 million people need aid in Ethiopia's Tigray: U.N. report
Ethiopia's own estimates of people in need of aid are even higher than UN figures.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Teenage pregnancies rise in parts of Kenya as lockdown shuts schools
Global lockdowns could lead to rising rates of adolescent pregnancy, NGOs working on reproductive health have warned.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Kenyan couple set off to motorbike around the world - but run into COVID
They got stuck in a low-priced hostel in the Nicaraguan capital Managua for four and a half months, before flying back to Nairobi.
Thu Oct 15 2020
'Massive poisonous shock': Scientists fear lasting impact from Mauritius oil spill
As the Indian Ocean island's residents scramble to mop up the oil slicks and clumps, they are seeing dead eels and fish floating in the water, as fuel-soaked seabirds limp onto shore.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Eleven dead in Kenya as post-election riots flare
The bodies of nine young men shot dead overnight in Nairobi's Mathare slum had been brought to the city morgue, a security official told Reuters.
Sat Aug 12 2017
UNHCR special envoy Angelina Jolie in Kenya, visits refugee girls
The Hollywood star visited at least 20 of girls in a safe house in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Man shot dead outside U.S. embassy after attacking Kenyan officer
The motive was not immediately clear, but no U.S. embassy personnel were involved in the incident.
Thu Oct 27 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024