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Explained: Why this January is feeling extra hot

January 2026 has been unusually hot across Kenya, leaving many Kenyans questioning whether the country is experiencing a heat wave or its normal hot season.
By David Njaaga 2026-01-29 14:51:00
Water quality is not the only aspect of water provision that affects the health and safety of citizens. Water availability is crucial for hygiene and safe living standards.
By The Conversation 2026-01-21 12:47:47
Career counsellors should try to help people deal with their disappointments, sadness and pain, and empower them to heal others and themselves.
By The Conversation 2026-01-19 15:38:33
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or encrypts it until the victim pays a ransom to the attacker.
By The Conversation 2026-01-19 10:30:00
From surveying the land to laying the foundations, from designing floors to installing lifts, a chain of decisions determines whether a building rises safely or collapses.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-01-12 07:00:00
Scientists have discovered that pineapple leaves can be turned into powder that forensic investigators can use to solve complex crimes.
By The Conversation 2026-01-04 13:00:00
The death of Justice Ibrahim Mohammed has left a vacancy at Kenya’s highest court, the Supreme Court, which is mandated to interpret the Constitution and hear presidential election petitions.
By Ronald Kipruto 2025-12-19 14:39:01
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in Berlin.
By Xinhua 2025-12-17 12:47:03
Terrorism and insurgency have ravaged parts of Nigeria since 2009 where tens of thousands of Nigerians have been killed and millions have been displaced by the violence.
By The Conversation 2025-11-06 12:09:24
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga now joins a list of national leaders who will be accorded a state funeral in Kenya.
By Ronald Kipruto 2025-10-16 12:04:20
Once your facial scan is stored, it can stay in a database forever. As it stands, facial recognition would seem to carry more risks than rewards.
By The Conversation 2025-10-10 11:52:56
Kenya, as host of the 24th Summit, will therefore take over the leadership of the regional market.
By Esther Nyambura 2025-10-09 11:29:19