A central Kenya governor who celebrated Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death as ‘blessing in disguise’ forced to eat own words
Kahiga has since Tuesday come under fire for “celebrating Raila Odinga’s death.” In a Facebook post, Nyeri Town Constituency legislator Duncan Mathenge castigated Kahiga for being insensitive and lacking in wisdom. Mathenge said that the governor’s remarks were ill-thought and risked isolating the people of Nyeri and the Kikuyu tribe from the rest of the country.
Operation Catalyst homes in on terrorist recruitment bureaus in Kenya and Tanzania as 83 arrests are made in Africa
African countries have joined forces with Interpol and Afripol to target the financing of terrorism. By sharing intelligence, expertise and resources, we can more effectively identify and disrupt the financial flows that support terrorist activities to stay one step ahead of these threats and keep our communities safe,” said Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya promotes climate-smart agriculture to boost food security
Speaking during a farmers’ field day at Munanda Primary School in Buuri East Sub-County in Meru county, Chief Programmes and Partnership Officer John Kinoti noted that the initiative goes beyond farming techniques as it involves herders and farmers in knowledge-sharing to ensure food security within their conservation areas.
Study reveals delayed adoption of advanced crops varieties cost Kenya $158 million
The study, however, says that while advanced crop varieties offer powerful tools to address critical challenges such as pests and diseases, they are just a part of a broader solution for Kenya’s agricultural ecosystem and not a silver bullet but a vital component alongside good agronomic practices, access to markets, and supportive policies to achieve comprehensive food security and farmer prosperity.
TV journalist’s body flown to Nairobi as his death by suicide adds to worrying numbers in central Kenya
The journalist’s body was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Sonko Rescue Team, a service run by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, which facilitated the entire process of moving Mbugua’s remains from Mombasa to Nairobi.
Kenya’s top conservationist Abdullahi Ali bags Lifetime Achievement Award for efforts to save world’s most endangered antelope species
In 2005, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) reached out to Dr Abdullahi Ali to spearhead the Hirola Management Committee in north-eastern Kenya. As it is mainly found in community lands, he works to support community-based conservation programs focused on hirola conservation.
ODM capture: Why President Ruto moved with speed to install Raila Odinga’s elder brother acting leader of Kenya’s main opposition party
The factions in ODM seem to be trying to answer the question: which Raila is authentic? The one who fought for change in Kenya or the one who propped up Ruto’s falling regime?
‘Prolife’ champions launch ‘freedom from suicide’ and mental health campaign as Nyeri in central Kenya records 100 cases in ten months
Ochako also raised alarm over an increase in stock theft in the county, which he blamed on laxity in community policing. He said there was a need for partnership between security agents and members of the public in addressing security concerns and directed local administrators to enhance grassroots mobilisation in order to identify suspected criminal elements.
Irony of Kenya President Ruto promising to support opposition party to unseat him in 2027 elections
President William Ruto on Sunday predicted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party will form the next government or be part of the next government if it remains united. President Ruto leads the governing United Democratic Alliance. He did not explain if he will cede ground to opposition party in...
Kenya spruces up western tourism circuit as it diversifies products in drive to pull in four million international tourists
As part of World Tourism Week 2025, whose climax is celebrated every September 27 the county government took stakeholders and journalists on a daylong tour to uncover and celebrate these yet-to-be exploited treasures, offering these local tourists an opportunity to experience these new gems in the Kisumu county.
