Al-Shabab preach from Kenyan mosque

Somalia's Islamist al-Shabab militants are recruiting heavily in north-eastern Kenya, according to evidence gathered by the BBC.

Kenyan fighter jets bomb the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab group in Somalia, killing more than 80 of its fighters, the African Union (AU) says.

Suspected al-Shabab militants have abducted and killed a traditional chief in northern Kenya, according to a local elder.

Somalia's militant Islamist group al-Shabab enters a remote village in north-eastern Kenya, forcing schools to close and people to flee, residents say.

As Kenya begins the construction of a security fence along its border with Somalia in a bid to prevent attacks by al-Shabab, the BBC has gathered evidence that the group is recruiting within Kenya.

Kenya's media compares terror attacks to Nigeria's insurgency

Addressing rallies separately at different venues this week, Zanzibar presidential candidates Dr Ali Mohamed Shein of CCM and Seif Sharif Hamad of CUF appealed to the youth to refrain from resorting to violence before, during and after elections scheduled for October 25.

The narrative of Jesus’ birth in Luke’s Gospel has retained its power beyond the realm of believers because it renders one of the most peaceful moments in all of scripture: a gathering of angels and shepherds celebrating the “good news” and “great joy” of the birth of a baby “wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ernest Mangu admitted here that this year’s General Election is a hot contest and reminded political parties of their role to ensure peace during campaigns and after the election.