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.
Population policy: Kenya told to wean itself of donor overdependence, mobilise own resources
Michael Oruru said the goal of the Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2023 was meant to enable the country to attain a high quality of life for the population by ensuring they were secure, healthy, broadly educated, trained and empowered to carry out sustainable development.
Kenya, Sweden sign $2.7m deal to enable East African nation to meet foreign trade obligations
Through the programme, it is anticipated that supported MSMEs (60 per cent women-led, 40 per cent youth-led) will realise a $3 million increase in export value, alongside tailored support on climate-linked export regulations and standards. Further, at least $5 million in private investment is expected to be leveraged towards green logistics infrastructure.
Christian professionals forum raise red flag over Ksh110 billion ‘budgeted corruption’, wants parliament not rush 2025-26 budget
Davis Muchere raised red flags on Ksh85 billion allocation under the Ministry of Education’s Basic Education Department labelled “non-financial private enterprises,” which he says it is an ambiguous and untraceable item. Another questionable allocation he cited was Ksh25 billion under the State Department of Petroleum earmarked for “private financial enterprises,” which he said creates a loophole to siphon public funds to unknown entities.
