Experts: Organic farming is first line of defence against diet-related lifestyle diseases and hunger
Graduates, including Meshack Mutata, said the training has equipped them to promote soil conservation, safer food production and reduced reliance on chemical inputs in their communities.
Domino effect after newly released Epstein files fuel political fallout in multiple countries
In Britain, Morgan McSweeney has resigned as chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid allegations that he was responsible for the appointment of Peter Mandelson to the position of ambassador to the United States, Sky News reported Sunday.
Vote weight: Lawsuits filed to nullify Japan general election over voter disparities
Japanese lawyers on Monday filed lawsuits at high courts across the country demanding the results of Sunday’s House of Representatives election be nullified because it was unconstitutional as it was conducted without correcting vote weight disparities, local media reported. The disparity between the most and least populated single-seat constituencies was...
Stakeholders in North Rift submit views on Kenya’s draft National Trade Development Bill
Chief Officer for Trade, Industrialisation and Energy in West Pokot County Limakina Joel said the Bill will strengthen trade in historically marginalised regions by providing a clearer legal framework to support service delivery, resource mobilisation and economic growth under devolution.
Kenya unveils plan to shift fully to ‘green drive’, cut fossil-fuel imports and carbon footprint
Rising transport emissions also threaten climate resilience. The sector accounted for 13 per cent of national greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, projected to rise to 17 per cent by 2030 without corrective action. Between 2009 and 2019, domestic transport emissions rose by 59 per cent, largely due to road transport.
How vicious wars with new office over lucrative contracts, pressure for new voter register pushed IEBC chief executive out
Even more intriguing is the politics of the day. With Mt Kenya seemingly out of reach of President William Ruto – at last for the time being – the staffer explained that the commission is under pressure to register more voters in Rift Valley, western Kenya, Nyanza and north-eastern Kenya to make up for the deficit caused by Mt Kenya walkout.
Kenya’s environment minister says the country’s biodiversity strategy has moved from ambition to delivery
The cabinet secretary pointed out that Africa must strengthen technical and institutional readiness, as the world prepares for the 17th Conference of Parties (COP 17) in 2026, where implementation credibility and measurable results will be scrutinised.
Gusii elders demand repatriation of legendary warrior Otenyo Nyamaterere’s head from Britain
Abagusii Council of Elders Chair James Matundura noted that the return of Otenyo’s head and paraphernalia would enable the community to accord him a decent burial.
Kenya lays out plans to give Anti-Narcotics Police Unit teeth to fight drugs menace labelled security emergency
In October last year, the country recorded a breakthrough in the fight against transnational organised crime and drug trafficking after a multi-agency operation intercepted 1,024 kilogrammes of methamphetamine worth Ksh8.2 billion aboard a stateless vessel in the Indian Ocean.
Kenya announces decision to compel mining companies to meet community obligations as required by law
Kenya has moved to enforce long-standing legal requirements that compel mining companies to fulfil community obligations in Taita Taveta County following years of operations that failed to deliver mandated benefits to local residents. Speaking during the Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited special general meeting (SGM) in Kishushe, Mining Principal Secretary...