State agencies rush to calm disgruntled farmers in central Kenya as allegations of imported contraband rice repackaged as local spread
Linyiru said Kenya produces 191,000 metric tonnes of milled rice annually, which can only last for two months because the monthly requirement is about 100,000 metric tonnes. He reiterated that since January, only 94,000 metric tonnes of rice has been imported
Inflation remains within Central Bank of Kenya range as it eases to 3.8 per cent in May
The central bank is due to announce its next lending rate decision on June 10.
Triple trouble: How Wajir County in Kenya is dealing with threats posed by HIV, GBV and teenage pregnancies
NSDCC Acting Chief Executive Officer Douglas Bosire commended Wajir’s proactive efforts, emphasising the importance of community-driven strategies in low-burden regions such as Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, and Turkana.
No more procrastination: In an unprecedented warning by a Kenyan court, Oyugis magistrate rules out case delays
Magistrate Samson Ongeri, however, said that if parties to a matter before court are likely to agree outside the court, they should be given a chance, saying alternative justice system can help the court to clear case backlog.
Rhino Charge: Kenya premier wildlife and forest conservation motorsport zooms off in pristine Baringo dryland
The scrutineering involved a meticulous check of each vehicle against strict technical and safety requirements. Informed by lessons from the 2021 Sabon Rhino Charge – where bee stings disrupted performance and posed health risks – special attention was paid to bee-related safety gear such as protective suits and eye protection.
Gender-based violence and femicide are costing Kenya $317 million per year, taskforce says
Dr Nancy Baraza said Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub (KU-WEE) Hub has confirmed the economic statistics that the country loses more than Ksh41 billion ($317 million) per annum because of GBV and femicide.
Kenyan police rescue 30 youths suspected to be Somali nationals in crackdown on transnational organised human trafficking crime in Busia
Speaking at the Busia County Police headquarters, Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mahmud said the youth were duped into believing that they were on their way to greener pastures in Europe and America.
Kenya’s attorney general launches rapid results initiative to expedite land disputes resolution of 11,000 active cases
The attorney general underlined recent findings from a legal audit by her office, which revealed that land and environment related disputes involving government agencies constitute a significant share of unresolved court cases hindering critical infrastructure development, deterring investment and affecting livelihoods nationwide.
A fusion of science, art and entertainment up in the skies as 300 drones ‘invade’ Nairobi
Jay Pyrotechnics company, who pride of being a leader in drone light shows in the country, worked overdrive to successfully deliver the first ever drone show in Kenya that was not only visually satisfying but environmentally friendly.
Homa Bay fisher folk on Lake Victoria given modern fishing equipment as Kenya deepens investment in blue economy
Minister Ali Hassan Joho cautioned law enforcement officers, especially the Kenya Coast Guard, against arresting fishermen caught using illegal nets. Instead, he called for a collaborative approach and recommended that such incidents be referred to relevant departments in his ministry.














