Like Haiti: Kenya hurtling towards gangland violence orchestrated by state and police, faith organisations warn
The NCCK called on President William Ruto to take immediate administrative action against any government officials found to be sponsoring or mobilising violent groups. It argued that addressing the issue early would help safeguard national peace and stability.
Environmentalists in Homa Bay oppose dumping of asbestos on Lake Victoria shores as Kenya grapples with the cancer-causing material
In Homa Bay, asbestos is on some buildings at Tom Mboya University, Asumbi Teachers Training College, the county teaching and referral hospital, the nurses’ quarters, Homa Bay High School and some residential houses owned by county and national governments.
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience: Hydrological survey on proposed boreholes in northwestern Kenya concludes
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) has successfully completed a countywide geophysical and hydrogeological survey for 27 proposed borehole sites under Batch II across seven sub counties in Turkana. Turkana South has eight proposed sites, Turkana West six, Loima five, Turkana East four, Turkana Central two while Turkana...
News vendor shares how shifting political interests and social media explosion have hit newspaper circulation in Kenya
The rise of smartphones, widespread internet access and the growing preference for digital news has steadily reduced demand for printed newspapers. Besides Covid-19 pandemic six years ago further disrupted businesses across the country and accelerated the shift to online information.
By-election: Tourism cabinet secretary tells contestants and voters in Ol Kalou constituency to tone down inflammatory rhetoric
Ms Rebecca Miano encouraged residents to reject divisive politics and instead focus on electing leaders capable of working closely with the national government to accelerate development projects in the constituency.
Modern beekeeping adds new flavour to farmer earnings, promotes environmental conservation in Kakamega
Unlike maize farming, which has become increasingly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells, beekeeping is relatively resilient to climate change. In addition to producing honey, bees play a vital role in pollinating crops such as avocados, beans, sunflower, pumpkins and indigenous vegetables, leading to improved yields and better-quality produce.
Bondo MP warns ‘ignorant’ civil society against promoting construction of nuclear plant in Lake Victoria Basin region
The legislator, Dr Gideon Ochanda distanced himself from such organisations, saying the only mandated institutions to undertake nuclear sensitization campaigns are KenGen and NuPea coordinated by the area DCC and the MPs office.
Kenya announces plans to mop up illegal firearms mop-up in banditry-prone Samburu and Baringo counties
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda said insecurity in Malaso belt has displaced residents in 10 locations, forcing them to take refuge in nearby towns with police presence.
Some 4,600 Kenyans petition Environment and Land Court to halt construction in Nairobi National Park
Filed under the Save Nairobi National Park Campaign, the petition challenges developments associated with the expansion of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage and supporting infrastructure.
Rent-a-mouth: Orengo censures Senator Oburu for prescribing ‘a little benevolent dictatorship’ for President Ruto
Speaking when President Ruto assented to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 at State House on Thursday, Oburu Odinga lamented that individuals with vested interests were frustrating President William Ruto’s transformative government projects and programmes.
