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Kenya mourns Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein
NAIROBI, Kenya July 10 – Kenya is mourning the death of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein Athman, a respected Islamic scholar and national religious leader, who passed on Thursday in Mombasa. Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein had been unwell for some...

Kenya Wildlife Service eyes new fees to save wildlife as funding crisis bites
KWS Director General Prof Erustus Kanga. [Mike Kihaki, Standard] The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is seeking to raise conservation fees for the first time in nearly 20 years to close a Sh 12 billion annual funding gap threatening the survival of...

Beach Soccer team eyes Cecafa glory
Malawi National Beach Soccer coach Willy Kumilambe believes his squad has what it takes to win the inaugural 2025 Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) Beach Soccer Championship next week. The tournament is scheduled to...

Ksh468 Billion Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Project Rejected
The ambitious Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Project, which was to cost Ksh468 billion, has faced a major setback after the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Committee rejected its development proposal. The expressway dubbed Usahihi Express was...

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways Sign Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between Kenya and Qatar, while offering greater flexibility and travel options for global...

Top summer holidays for UAE travellers from Dh1,899
Unwind in Al Alamein – from Dh3,349 Egypt’s best-kept secret on the Mediterranean coast: Discover Al Alamein, where heritage meets luxury. Lounge on pristine beaches, explore nearby historical landmarks, and enjoy laid-back seaside charm in one of...

The 10 frogs you'll kiss on Kenyan dating sites before finding the one
Kenya’s dating scene is anything but boring, and when it comes to online platforms, it’s a full-blown safari of personalities! From smooth-talking schemers to shy sweethearts, hopeless romantics to holy rollers, you’ll have to kiss a whole lot of...

Kenya, There’s Never Been Cannibalism in Rwandan Society
1 So, Kenya is reportedly launching a vetting operation on foreigners in West Pokot County over alleged involvement in cannibalism and organ harvesting. Fair enough—any responsible state would act swiftly in the face of such horrifying claims. But...

In Condemnation Of Ruto’s Ruthlessness Against Kenyan Youths
In the annals of African political history, a disturbing trend continues to repeat itself, leaders who rise to power on the shoulders of the youth, only to turn against them once they settle into office. The recent events in Kenya under the...

World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank
World’s Top 10 Biggest Tourism Economies in 2025 List: Amid a strong post-pandemic recovery and despite challenges such as climate pressure and local tourism fatigue, the global travel and tourism sector contributed US$10.9 trillion to the world...

African U18/U20 Athletics Championship: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Others Confirm Arrival Dates
As the countdown to the highly anticipated CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championships Intensifies, excitement is mounting at major Nigerian airports, with just seven days to go until the event kicks off. Leading athletics powerhouses from across...

Emirates reveals the top 5 summer destinations travelers can’t get enough of
Emirates’ latest analysis of global booking data has revealed where Americans – and international travelers- are headed this summer, showing a shift towards new cultural experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations. The analysis of global...

Nairobi-Mau Summit Road: Kenya National Highways Authority announces traffic disruption for planning
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced traffic disruption on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway KeNHA called on all motorists to cooperate with traffic police officers during the survey period The authority said the exercise aims to...

Tourist Witnesses “The Most Wholesome Moment” Between Mama & Baby Giraffe In Kenya
Anna is a travel blogger based in London. During a Mother’s Day trip to Kenya, she witnessed something many tourists will never see. While visiting the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, she got to see a mama and baby giraffe sharing a special moment. The...

Over Half Of Canadians Say The U.S. Is Their Greatest Threat As Cross-Border Travel Continues To Fall
It's no mystery that the relationship between Canada and the U.S. has been tumultuous in the last few months. Yet, many have underestimated how much Canadians' views of the U.S. have changed in just a few years. According to a survey published by...

Travel + Leisure announces 2025 World’s Best Awards
For the first time in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, Santa Fe named Best City in the U.S. and Páros, Greece ranked No. 1 Island in the world. NEW YORK – Travel + Leisure unveils the results of its 2025 World’s Best Awards, honoring top...

Travellers Stranded Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway for Over 12 Hours
Hundreds of motorists were on Tuesday, July 8, forced to spend the night on the road following a heavy traffic snarl-up along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Preliminary reports indicated that the gridlock, which began at around 7pm, was caused by an...

Wakanow unveils Prime Club, promising unmatched end-to-end luxury travel for Nigerians
Leading travel technology company Wakanow.com has launched its premium membership offering, the Wakanow Prime Club, designed to redefine luxury travel experiences for high-net-worth individuals across Nigeria.Speaking at the exclusive launch...

Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles
Benson Murkomen won 42km Nairobi City Marathon at Uhuru Park on July 6, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] With his face glowing with pride, Antonio Bundi relished the thrilling moment of crossing the finish line during the fourth edition of...

Global tourism on the rise, though industry grapples with challenges
The global tourism and travel (T&T) sector will contribute around $16 trillion to the world’s GDP by 2034, when it hits 30 billion trips yearly. That is according to a report from the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Kearney and the...