Uganda is in dire need of environmental pluralism but Museveni’s NRM consumerist regime won’t give in
Building the pluralism of society is a measure of a civilised, accommodative and caring society. We must not boast of success when we have succeeded in oppressing, suppressing and repressing other types and shades of pluralism.
Parliamentary committee on climate change criticises Treasury for slashing budget by half
Kajwang, however, regretted that over the past nine years, the Climate Change Council established under the Act has never been reconstituted due to ongoing litigations. The senator said that Kenyan parliament has benefited from over Ksh100 million ($772,200) from the global green climate fund for capacity building purposes.
African sees last vestiges of colonialism as UK surrenders Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean to Mauritius in a deal that protects key US base
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that base, operated by US forces, is crucial for British counterterrorism and intelligence and is “right at the foundation of our safety and security at home.”
NEMA shuts down gold mines in Vihiga County as torrential rains pound western Kenya
NEMA officer Brenda Obura said the affected mines are characterised by cracks and could be dangerous for the people to go down and do the excavation.
Masinde Muliro University in western Kenya thrust at the centre of certification of 15 million workers
Dr Opwora said that all the TVET institutions should make requisite changes in workplaces to keep abreast of the changes in technology. He said the TVET institutions can improve their programmes through TVET fairs, skills competition and production units.
Fire experts in Kenya told wildfires are not necessarily bad if indigenous knowledge is fused in their management
Chege observed that fire, from an ecological and social perspective, holds significant benefits right from controlling pests and improving soil quality to regenerating fresh vegetation for grazing. However, he lamented that Kenya’s current fire management approach remains largely reactive, with most responses coming after wildfires have already caused damage.
Regional government in Kenya pushes for alternative dispute resolution to resolve land disputes
During the meeting it emerged that in 2024, a separate entity claimed ownership of the same piece of land owned by the church. Mwaura indicated that the Constitution encourages communities to settle land disputes through recognised local community initiatives
Kenya earns $116 million in foreign exchange as industry players disparage police harassment
Francis Mugo revealed that the industry earned the country over Ksh15 billion ($116 million) in foreign exchange in 2024 alone, Ksh8 billion ($62 million) in 2023 and Ksh2 billion ($15.5 million) in 2022, and therefore needed support.
Somali, Sudanese refugees in Kenya face ‘lowest ever’ emergency food rations as US funding cuts bite
At the weekend, Secretary-General António Guterres recommended that the Security Council ensure financing for the African Union’s Support and Stabilisation Mission there (UNSOM), as the country continues to battle insecurity and attacks from Al-Shabaab militants.
Farmers in central Kenya propose state-funded wildlife feeding plan to curb losses from human-wildlife conflict
To further control the increasing cases of farm invasions by birds and monkeys, the farmers have also challenged the Ministry of Wildlife and Tourism to consider classifying monkey meat as bush-meat. They argued that since the government doesn’t compensate farmers for damages caused when monkeys destroy their crops, farmers should be allowed to trap and eat monkeys after seeking approval from county veterinary doctors.
