Suspect in Kenyan marathoner’s murder causes panic as victim’s family lawyer asks court for protection
The lawyer expressed at how the suspect managed to access a mobile phone that he used to call him, while inside the highly protected correctional facility. He thus asked the Presiding Judge Reuben Nyakundi to order the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers to take up the matter and protect him as he expressed fear over his safety.
Tiriki and Terik ethnic ‘cousins’ of western Kenya meet Vihiga Governor Ottichillo over indigenous culture
The meeting discussed the proposed construction of a cultural centre for the Terik community, equipping and operationalising Shiru Cultural Centre and Shamakhokho Resource Centre, plus documentation and digitisation of cultural heritage assets from both communities.
Rattled by violent unemployed youth protests, Kenya moots NYOTA programme to pre-empt restiveness
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya also announced that NYOTA will be fully rolled out during the International Youth Week in August, noting that by then, many applicants will have been certified to begin receiving support. Fikirini echoed the cabinet secretary’s sentiments and urged youth to make use of the available opportunities.
Kenya edges closer to cross-disciplinarity in education as minister pitches STEM for Africa’s industrialisation
The cabinet secretary said the Ministry of Education is working closely with the National Treasury to ensure full release of capitation funds to both primary and secondary schools, which is crucial in meeting STEM learning targets.
Interests of Kenyan communities tagged minority, marginalised to get priority coverage in state media
The purpose of the meeting with the PS BT, is to explore strategic partnership between Minorities and Marginalised Affairs Unit (MMAU) and the Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications under the Ministry of ICT and Broadcasting with a focus on expanding broadcasting and digital development initiatives to underserved communities, and ensuring equitable visibility, access and participation of minority and Marginalized population in national media and innovation programmes.
Tsiswa weather forest: Indigenous climate knowledge used in western Kenya said to provide accurate predictions than modern meteorology
Furthermore, the synergy between indigenous and scientific knowledge is already saving lives as ICPAC facilitates forums where satellite data and indigenous forecasts are discussed together, creating consensus-based outlooks broadcast through local radio networks in vernacular languages.
Kenya pushes hard to dispel religious and cultural beliefs that force Muslim women in pastoralist regions to forgo HPV vaccine
Speaking during a press briefing in a hotel in Nairobi, Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium Executive Director Fred Were flanked by Mandera County Deputy Governor Ali Maalim disclosed that the said vaccines had been rejected in northern areas owing to their cultural beliefs but they have talked to their women and they ready to administer to all girls from the age nine to 45 years.
Lake Victoria pollution at tipping point as study exposes how 44 towns in East Africa poison world’s second largest freshwater mass
Speaking during the release of the findings in Mwanza Tanzania, Eng Otoung, said the study provides a layered snapshot of the lake’s physical, chemical and biological condition.
Becoming a man in Tiriki: Cultural fanfare as Luhyia subtribe embarks on circumcision – a sacred rite of passage
On the eve of circumcision, the candidates walk without clothes – but wear wildlife skins – accompanied by singing villagers. Men who accompany them wear wildlife skins too. The wildlife skins are a symbol of fearlessness – a mark of valour and ruthlessness.
Acrimonious build up to Kenya’s 2027 prompts Chief Justice to activate Judiciary Committee on Elections
Chief Justice Martha Koome cautioned that the country must remain vigilant in the face of evolving challenges such as technological manipulation, misinformation and increased political polarisation. She called for stronger collaboration among key institutions, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), political parties, parliament and civil society, to address these threats collectively.
