The decision by Australia to ban individuals under 16 from using social media has sparked a global debate, especially in Kenya where online platforms have a significant influence on youth culture, politics, and everyday life.As of December 10, 2025, a law mandates that platforms implement rigorous age verification, suspend
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Man Drowns in Migori, Crime Incidents Reported Across Kenya
Family of Speaker Wetang’ula Mourns Death of Brother Mukhwana
The family of Moses Wetang'ula, Speaker of the National Assembly, is in mourning following the death of their brother, Mwalimu James Mukhwana Wetang'ula.Mukhwana's death has been confirmed by his brother and Westland Member of Parliament, Tim Wanyonyi, in a post on his Facebook page on December 10, 2025.Wanyonyi praised his
Kenya Assures Data Privacy in US Health Partnership Agreement
Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga has alleviated concerns over data sharing in the health partnership agreement between Kenya and the United States, stating that Kenya will only share aggregated data with the US government to track the implementation of the agreement in Washington D.C.Oluga's defence of the partnership comes
ODM Mourns Georgina Oketch as Parliament Confirms An MP’s Death
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced with sorrow the death of Georgina Margaret Oketch.In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, ODM confirmed Ms. Oketch’s passing, noting that it followed a brief illness.The late Margaret Oketch was a member of the ODM Disability League, an organization dedicated to
Rubio Praises Kenya’s Role in Haiti as U.S. Unveils New Health Aid Model
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded Kenya for its pivotal contribution to efforts aimed at stabilizing Haiti, asserting that the Caribbean nation's situation would be considerably more precarious without Nairobi's intervention.Rubio delivered these remarks in Washington D.C. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, during a joint event with President
Kenya Launches Advanced Bronchoscopy Training at KNH to Boost Respiratory Care
Kenya has taken a major step in strengthening respiratory care with the launch of a new Bronchoscopy Training Programme at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), led today by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga.The three-day specialist training, delivered in partnership with the University of Nagasaki and the Ministry of
Sakaja Defends Transfer of Hospital Accounts to Sidian Bank
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has defended the county's move to transfer hospital deposit accounts to Sidian Bank.Sakaja informed the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations that the shift was motivated by administrative and financial factors.The previous bank had caused delays in processing salaries, making it challenging for the county
Ruto’s Address Reinforces SHA and Universal Health Coverage Benefits
Oburu Takes Sabbatical Amid ODM Leadership Tensions
The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, Oburu Odinga, has taken a sabbatical leave in order to rest and recharge after a series of heated family and political commitments.The Siaya County Senator has been in the public eye constantly since the passing of his younger brother, the late