Kenya and beyond news

 East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has opened applications for its 2026 national internship program, inviting eligible Kenyan students to apply for placements running between January and December 2026. The company explained that the undergraduate internship program is organized quarterly with new cohorts every three months, although the application window opens only once annually. Available Internship Fields EABL’s program features opportunities across multiple disciplines. Business-related fields include: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Communications, Public Policy or Public Relations, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science and Analytics, Statistics, Project Management, and Supply Chain or Operations Management. Manufacturing and technical fields include: Engineering (Chemical, Biochemical, Microbiology, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, or Packaging), Food Science and Technology,...

 A resident of Washington State has died after contracting the H5N5 strain of avian influenza, marking the first reported human case of this bird flu variant anywhere in the world, the state health department confirmed on Friday. The patient, an older adult from Grays Harbor County with pre-existing health issues, became infected after exposure to their backyard flock of mixed domestic birds. Health officials said they detected traces of the virus in the immediate environment around the flock, making domestic poultry or wild birds the most likely source of infection. Authorities emphasized that the risk to the general public remains low, noting that no other individuals connected to the case have tested positive for avian influenza. Officials are continuing to monitor anyone who had close contact with the patient or who interacted with the affected birds and their surroundings. Health officials also reiterated that there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the H5N5 vir...

 Chaos broke out in Kabuchai on Saturday after a political rally attended by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was violently interrupted, forcing residents to run for safety. The disturbance happened while Natembeya was speaking at a trading centre in support of MCA hopeful Eric Wekesa. Shortly after he began addressing the crowd, loud explosions—believed to be from teargas canisters—were heard, causing people to scatter in panic. Natembeya was quickly escorted away to avoid any possible danger. According to witnesses, a group of unidentified individuals stormed the venue, hurling stones and attempting to disrupt the gathering. During the confusion, a vehicle and a house belonging to a local politician alleged to be aligned with Natembeya’s camp were damaged, with windows smashed and property destroyed. No injuries were immediately reported. Governor Natembeya condemned the violence, calling it a disturbing indication of growing political intolerance. “Political violence must n...

KCSE candidates among 6 killed in Mbooni accident The 6 died on the spot while several others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to hospital Police said the Makueni accident happened after the speeding lorry reportedly lost control and crashed into a stationary matatu at Ngoluni Stage in Mbooni East on Friday, November 21. Witnesses said that the lorry veered off the recently tarmacked road at Ngoluni Junction, hitting a Matatu that was picking up passengers heading to Machakos and Nairobi. At least six people were killed in a road accident involving a lorry and a 14-seater matatu in the Mbooni area of Makueni County, police said. Police said the Makueni accident happened after the speeding lorry reportedly lost control and crashed into a stationary matatu at Ngoluni Stage in Mbooni East on Friday, November 21. Witnesses said that the lorry veered off the recently tarmacked road at Ngoluni Junction, hitting a Matatu that was picking up passengers heading to Machakos and Nairob...