New data show homelessness in Kenya has declined by more than half, but the triggers remain constant
According to the 2025 national census of street families, the number of people living on the streets has dropped from about 46,639 in 2018 to 18,049 in 2025, signalling progress in government-led interventions, aimed at rescuing, rehabilitating and reintegrating street-connected persons into society.
New report ranks Kenya first in East Africa, sixth in Africa’s digital rights and inclusion index
From the press statement, Kenya and Rwanda are the only countries featured among the top 10 in East Africa. The country’s score is 37 out of 60, which is a three-point improvement on last year’s performance, placing it as moderately compliant
New Lancet Series report says 16 women die in Kenya daily due to post-birth bleeding or 355 per 100,000 live births
In a press statement by World Health Organization (WHO), the report also places the global economic burden of the condition at more than $10 billion every year, affecting health systems, families and national economies.
Tanzania kicks off three-year drive to conserve 57 tree species on the IUCN Red List of extinction
Tanzanian authorities on Monday unveiled a three-year initiative titled, Enhanced Conservation of 57 Highly Threatened Tanzanian Tree Species, to beef up biodiversity protection and promote the sustainable utilisation of forest resources. Speaking at the launch event in the political capital in Dodoma, John Elia, who represented the permanent secretary in...
Known to God, mourned by Bob: How Bob Marley restored some dignity to eight dead homeless people in Kingston, Jamaica
The funeral home men lower the coffin on ropes. It hits bottom with a soft thud. The priest says final prayers.
European media rant after Cape Verde draw with Spain: ‘This game makes fools of us all, is that why we love it?’
There is a slightly masochistic streak in any fan, because we know that we love a game that has the power to make us look utterly ridiculous. Perhaps not $1 million ridiculous for most of us, but ridiculous all the same. And in the end, that’s why we love it.
Fears of poisonous human food and animal feeds in Kenyan markets stirs government into action
Concerned that country maybe flooded with poisoned food, Kenya is now contemplating assembling a team of leading agricultural scientists to investigate the possibility of toxic food circulating in local markets.Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh announced on Tuesday that government researchers will undertake a three-month study of national food safety with...
Sacred Heart celebration in Kericho echoes intersection of Christian faith and indigenous cultures
In his homily, Fr Nyangate said the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart invites Christians to reflect on God’s immeasurable love for humanity as manifested through his Son, Jesus Christ.
Human-wildlife conflict concerns resurface in Kibwezi as leaders tell state to fence off Tsavo National Park
In the recent past, area residents have raised concern over frequent destruction of crops and property. They accuse KWS of neglect and failure to take action.
Hotel industry along Kenya coast embraces MICE as it readies to tap into tourism segment projected to hit 1.5m delegates
Mombasa is rapidly emerging status as a MICE hub has been further strengthened by its hosting of the 11th Our Ocean Conference from June 16-18, 2026 – the first edition of the global conference to be held on African soil.
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