"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
Kenya's Ruto declared president-elect in chaotic scenes
Ruto made Kenya's class divisions the centrepiece of his campaign to be Kenya's fifth president, promising to reward low-income "hustlers".
Tue Aug 16 2022
An ode to Odin
TEOH EL SEN shares his experience owning, and losing, a Siberian Husky who became more than just a dog for him.
Tue May 21 2013
Uhuru Kenyatta elected new Kenyan president
Uhuru Kenyatta was elected Kenya's new president, despite facing an international crimes against humanity trial for violence in the last polls, provisional election commission figures showed Saturday.
Sat Mar 09 2013
Kenyatta extends lead in poll
The results of Kenya's close vote will be announced Saturday, election officials said, as presidential frontrunner Uhuru Kenyatta extended his lead in the final stretch.
Sat Mar 09 2013
Delay of Kenyan election vote count frustrated the voters
The delay of Kenyan election vote count frustrated Kenyan voters after the inclusion of a mountain of spoiled vote.
Wed Mar 06 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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