NEWS

Why Djibouti Dreads a Rising Somaliland

A neighbour’s rise can sting the most. This editorial examines why Djibouti is pulling away from Somaliland just as Somaliland gains wider attention. Ports, influence, recognition, and image collide here—less etiquette, more raw rivalry.

The Horn of Africa

5d ago

Recognised by None, Courted by Many: The Curious Diplomacy of Somaliland

It has survived three decades without a flag at the United Nations. Yet the world keeps knocking on its door.

Horn of Africa

2w ago

Somaliland Enters the Abraham Accords Conversation — And Africa Has No Playbook for What Comes Next

Israel has acknowledged Somaliland by name, not implication. The Abraham Accords are no longer Middle Eastern history; they are becoming African reality.

Horn of Africa

2w ago

Britain Knows Somaliland — So Why Does It Still Refuse to Call It a State?

Britain helped shape Somaliland’s early story yet still withholds recognition. This examines the legal caution, geopolitics, and deliberate silence behind London’s refusal to acknowledge Somaliland as a state.

The Horn of Africa

4d ago

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Kenyan Grapevine

Nairobi Is Living on Borrowed Water

Nairobi’s deepening water shortage reveals the fragility of aging pipes, failing plants and a demand crisis decades in the making.

Nairobi, Kenya

2mo ago

Winnie Odinga: The Unapologetic Heir Shaping ODM’s Next Center of Gravity

A deep dive into how Winnie Odinga is positioning herself as ODM’s next defining force. Her posture, timing, and message paint the picture of a rising power no one can ignore.

Nairobi, Kenya

2mo ago

Raila Odinga: The Final Walk — How a Morning Stroll in Kerala Ended a Statesman’s Long Game

Raila Amolo Odinga, former Kenyan Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader, died on October 15, 2025, in Kerala, India.

Kerala, India

3mo ago

Why Djibouti Dreads a Rising Somaliland

The Horn of Africa

5d ago

Recognised by None, Courted by Many: The Curious Diplomacy of Somaliland

It has survived three decades without a flag at the United Nations. Yet the world keeps knocking on its door.

Horn of Africa

2w ago

Somaliland Enters the Abraham Accords Conversation — And Africa Has No Playbook for What Comes Next

Israel has acknowledged Somaliland by name, not implication. The Abraham Accords are no longer Middle Eastern history; they are becoming African reality.

Horn of Africa

2w ago

Nairobi Is Living on Borrowed Water

Nairobi’s deepening water shortage reveals the fragility of aging pipes, failing plants and a demand crisis decades in the making.

Nairobi, Kenya

2mo ago

Winnie Odinga: The Unapologetic Heir Shaping ODM’s Next Center of Gravity

A deep dive into how Winnie Odinga is positioning herself as ODM’s next defining force. Her posture, timing, and message paint the picture of a rising power no one can ignore.

Nairobi, Kenya

2mo ago

Raila Odinga: The Final Walk — How a Morning Stroll in Kerala Ended a Statesman’s Long Game

Raila Amolo Odinga, former Kenyan Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader, died on October 15, 2025, in Kerala, India.

Kerala, India

3mo ago

WORLD REGIONS

Horn of Africa’s Unfinished Deal: Ethiopia’s Calculated Moves, Somaliland’s Bid, and Israel’s Disruptive Entry

A measured diplomatic courtship meets a bold recognition. Ethiopia weighs access, security, and neighborhood politics, while Israel’s step recasts the stakes and Somalia fights to hold the line.

AFRICA

2 days ago

Denmark and Greenland: Shared Kingdom, Separate Worlds in a Changing Arctic

Greenland and Denmark are bound together constitutionally yet live vastly different realities. One is a compact Northern European state with dense cities, an advanced economy, and deep historical roots on the continent.

EUROPE

3 days ago

Kenyan TikTokers Push Billion-Shilling Plan for Ultra-Modern State Hospital

A new movement led by Kenyan TikTok influencers is rallying support for the construction of a state-of-the-art hospital worth billions.

AFRICA

3 mo ago

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POLITICS

Could Babu Owino Become Kenya’s Next Kingmaker?

A thorough look at Paul “Babu” Ongili Owino’s rise, his networks, and whether his mix of street cred, parliamentary muscle, and raw ambition can translate into kingmaking power within Kenya’s fractious politics.

Nairobi, Kenya

1 month ago

Rigathi Gachagua’s Power Grip Tears Opposition Apart: Kalonzo’s Patience Snaps as Rift Deepens

The Opposition alliance faces its deepest crisis yet as Rigathi Gachagua’s domineering tactics fracture unity. Kalonzo Musyoka’s allies revolt while the Deputy President’s live interview fuels fresh political drama.

Kenya

3 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta Returns to Politics with Jubilee Takeover

Uhuru Kenyatta has made a political comeback, reclaiming control of the Jubilee Party, reigniting rivalry with President William Ruto, and signaling his readiness to influence Kenya’s 2027 elections.

Kenya

3 months ago

David Maraga Settles on UGM Party for 2027 Presidential Bid

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has joined the United Green Movement (UGM) party as its preselected flagbearer for the 2027 elections, promising governance rooted in the rule of law.

Nairobi, Kenya

3 months ago

Could Babu Owino Become Kenya’s Next Kingmaker?

Nairobi, Kenya

1 month ago

Rigathi Gachagua’s Power Grip Tears Opposition Apart: Kalonzo’s Patience Snaps as Rift Deepens

Kenya

3 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta Returns to Politics with Jubilee Takeover

Kenya

3 months ago

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SPORTS

Kenya to Host Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championship

Kenya is set to host the 10th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Swimming Championship from October 16 to 19, 2025, at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium in Nairobi.

Kenya

3 months ago

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BUSINESS

Cementing Corruption: Inside the KCB Loan Scandal and the Plot to Hijack Portland Cement

An investigative deep dive into how undervalued Portland Cement shares, a KSh20B KCB loan, and a cartel’s ambition threaten Kenya’s housing dream and economic sovereignty.

Nairobi, Kenya

3 mo ago

Kenya Pipeline Privatization: Progress or Predatory State Capture?

Kenya Pipeline’s planned privatization has sparked outrage and suspicion. Critics say it’s elite capture masked as reform, while proponents tout growth and citizen investment.

Nairobi, Kenya

3 mo ago

EAPC’s Survival Cannot Be Traded for Osman’s Tribal Games

East African Portland Cement’s crisis deepens as MD Mohamed Osman faces backlash for blocking Holcim’s stake transfer to Kalahari Cement. His tribal favoritism and sabotage risk destroying the company’s future.

Kenya

3 mo ago

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SWAHILI

Ushindi wa Manchester United ya 3-2 dhidi ya Ipswich Yakumbwa na Mvutano Kati ya Ruben Amorim na Alejandro Garnacho

Mvutano Kati ya Ruben Amorim na Alejandro Garnacho Unachukua Kituo Baada ya Ushindi wa Manchester United wa 3-2 Dhidi ya Ipswich

DNN-DESK.

10 months ago

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EDUCATION

How the Kenyan Government is Making Its Biggest Investment in Education Since Independence

Kenya has allocated a record KSh 702 billion to education, boosting infrastructure, teacher recruitment, and TVET reforms to empower the youth.

KENYA

4 months ago

Why Students Struggle After Opening for Third Term in Kenya

Many students in Kenya face challenges when schools reopen for third term. From exam pressure to financial strain, here’s why this period is so tough.

KENYA

4 months ago

TSC Is Recruiting 24,000 Junior School Intern Teachers in 2025

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 24,000 internship vacancies for Junior Schools in 2025, offering mentorship, a Ksh.20,000 stipend, and vital classroom experience.

KENYA

4 months ago

Ministry of Education Releases Updated Term 3 Academic Calendar for 2025

Term 3 Kenya 2025, KCSE exam dates, KPSEA 2025

KENYA

4 months ago

How the Kenyan Government is Making Its Biggest Investment in Education Since Independence

Kenya has allocated a record KSh 702 billion to education, boosting infrastructure, teacher recruitment, and TVET reforms to empower the youth.

KENYA

4 months ago

Why Students Struggle After Opening for Third Term in Kenya

Many students in Kenya face challenges when schools reopen for third term. From exam pressure to financial strain, here’s why this period is so tough.

KENYA

4 months ago

TSC Is Recruiting 24,000 Junior School Intern Teachers in 2025

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 24,000 internship vacancies for Junior Schools in 2025, offering mentorship, a Ksh.20,000 stipend, and vital classroom experience.

KENYA

4 months ago

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Entertainment

Diddy Convicted of Transporting Women for Prostitution in Federal Trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs, once a titan of music and business, now faces years in prison after being convicted of transporting women for prostitution.

New York City

3 months ago

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My Story

I Was the Keynote Speaker—Until I Farted

I was giving my biggest speech yet—confident, in control—until a single, echoing fart through the microphone turned everything upside down.

BH, Eastleigh, Nairobi

2 months ago

The Dogs in This New Neighbourhood

I was bitten by a dog in my hungry neighbourhood, then saw calm, well-fed dogs in Eastleigh—and began to wonder what we choose to feed and what we let starve.

Makadara, Nairobi

2 months ago

Everyone’s Quoting Wisdom — But No One’s Actually Living It

I am watching people (including myself) perform healing online while quietly unraveling offline — and the irony is almost poetic.

Makadara, Nairobi

2 months ago

Forget the Inspirational Quotes, Let Me Tell You About the Healing Power of Mandazi

I am tired of scrolling through hollow quotes pretending to fix broken moods. I find my real peace, my quiet therapy, in the warm, sweet pull of mandazi — soft, golden, and loyal through every season of my life.

DSN

2 months ago

I Was the Keynote Speaker—Until I Farted

I was giving my biggest speech yet—confident, in control—until a single, echoing fart through the microphone turned everything upside down.

BH, Eastleigh, Nairobi

2 months ago

The Dogs in This New Neighbourhood

I was bitten by a dog in my hungry neighbourhood, then saw calm, well-fed dogs in Eastleigh—and began to wonder what we choose to feed and what we let starve.

Makadara, Nairobi

2 months ago

Everyone’s Quoting Wisdom — But No One’s Actually Living It

I am watching people (including myself) perform healing online while quietly unraveling offline — and the irony is almost poetic.

Makadara, Nairobi

2 months ago

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SITES AND SIGHTS

How Gas Explosions Turn Ordinary Homes into Deadly Firetraps

Gas explosions can destroy lives and property within seconds. Learn what causes them, their hidden dangers, and how to detect and prevent leaks before tragedy strikes.

DSN

3 months ago

Why Most Rugby Players Are Tall and Heavy-Built

Rugby players often appear taller and heavier than athletes in many other sports. This isn’t a coincidence — it’s a physical advantage demanded by the game itself.

DSN

3 months ago

Why Road Signs Are Mostly Black and Yellow

The dominance of black and yellow on road signs isn’t accidental. It’s a calculated choice rooted in visibility, psychology, and universal recognition.

DSN

3 months ago

Differences Between Speed Bumps and Speed Humps

Speed bumps and speed humps are not the same. Their design, purpose, and placement reveal why you react differently when driving over each

DSN

3 months ago

How Gas Explosions Turn Ordinary Homes into Deadly Firetraps

Gas explosions can destroy lives and property within seconds. Learn what causes them, their hidden dangers, and how to detect and prevent leaks before tragedy strikes.

DSN

3 months ago

Why Most Rugby Players Are Tall and Heavy-Built

Rugby players often appear taller and heavier than athletes in many other sports. This isn’t a coincidence — it’s a physical advantage demanded by the game itself.

DSN

3 months ago

Why Road Signs Are Mostly Black and Yellow

The dominance of black and yellow on road signs isn’t accidental. It’s a calculated choice rooted in visibility, psychology, and universal recognition.

DSN

3 months ago

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HEALTH MATTERS

Hope in Herbs: Why Raila Odinga Bet on Ayurveda When All Else Failed

After years of medical struggles and searching nearly every hospital in the world, Raila Odinga placed his trust in traditional therapies in Kerala.

Nairobi, Kenya

3 months ago

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CULTURE, RELIGION AND DEMOGRAPHICS

3-D Print Shirts:The Shirt That Might Be Testing Power

It looks harmless. It feels playful. Yet it refuses to stay in the background. What if Kenya’s most casual shirt is quietly asking who gets to look official?

Makadara, Nairobi

18 days ago

How Garissa Mall and Bangkok Mall Quietly Dressed Kenya for Christmas

This Christmas did not arrive dressed in fantasy. It arrived dressed in numbers, margins, and household restraint.

Nairobi, Kenya

18 days ago

Forget Snow and Silent Nights — This Is How an African Christmas Really Plays Out

No reindeer. No fireplaces. Just fresh clothes, warm soda, chapati smoke, and cities emptied into the countryside. A season where movement, display, and noise replace the fantasy of calm.

DSN

23 days ago

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TECH AND INNOVATION

AI Deals Ignite Global Market Rally as Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion and Hitachi Soars 9%

Artificial intelligence partnerships and semiconductor deals propel stock markets to historic highs. Nvidia crosses $4 trillion, Hitachi jumps 9%, and investors ride the AI wave despite US government shutdown risks.

INTERNATIONAL

3 mo ago

Argyle Hotel Bets on Digital Reinvention to Claim Business of the Year

As the Digitally Fit Awards 2025 unfold, Argyle Hotel seeks to prove it is more than a venue—it is a contender shaping the future of hospitality.

Nairobi, Kenya

3 mo ago

Why Kenya’s New ICT Regulations Are Raising Concerns Over Internet Control

Kenya’s new ICT regulations may modernize communications but raise concerns over metered billing, surveillance, and online freedoms.

KENYA

4 mo ago

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Kenyan Grapevine

Could Babu Owino Become Kenya’s Next Kingmaker?

Rigathi Gachagua’s Power Grip Tears Opposition Apart: Kalonzo’s Patience Snaps as Rift Deepens

Uhuru Kenyatta Returns to Politics with Jubilee Takeover

David Maraga Settles on UGM Party for 2027 Presidential Bid

Could Babu Owino Become Kenya’s Next Kingmaker?

Rigathi Gachagua’s Power Grip Tears Opposition Apart: Kalonzo’s Patience Snaps as Rift Deepens

Uhuru Kenyatta Returns to Politics with Jubilee Takeover

Kenya to Host Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championship

Ushindi wa Manchester United ya 3-2 dhidi ya Ipswich Yakumbwa na Mvutano Kati ya Ruben Amorim na Alejandro Garnacho

How the Kenyan Government is Making Its Biggest Investment in Education Since Independence

Why Students Struggle After Opening for Third Term in Kenya

TSC Is Recruiting 24,000 Junior School Intern Teachers in 2025

Ministry of Education Releases Updated Term 3 Academic Calendar for 2025

How the Kenyan Government is Making Its Biggest Investment in Education Since Independence

Why Students Struggle After Opening for Third Term in Kenya

TSC Is Recruiting 24,000 Junior School Intern Teachers in 2025

Diddy Convicted of Transporting Women for Prostitution in Federal Trial

I Was the Keynote Speaker—Until I Farted

The Dogs in This New Neighbourhood

Everyone’s Quoting Wisdom — But No One’s Actually Living It

Forget the Inspirational Quotes, Let Me Tell You About the Healing Power of Mandazi

I Was the Keynote Speaker—Until I Farted

The Dogs in This New Neighbourhood

Everyone’s Quoting Wisdom — But No One’s Actually Living It

How Gas Explosions Turn Ordinary Homes into Deadly Firetraps

Why Most Rugby Players Are Tall and Heavy-Built

Why Road Signs Are Mostly Black and Yellow

Differences Between Speed Bumps and Speed Humps

How Gas Explosions Turn Ordinary Homes into Deadly Firetraps

Why Most Rugby Players Are Tall and Heavy-Built

Why Road Signs Are Mostly Black and Yellow

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