Martin Shikuku: Freedom fighter who helped write independence constitution and built house for Kenyatta but Kenya would rather honour thieves, not him
Kanu leadership that consisted of Jeremiah Nyagah, James Gichuru, Tom Mboya and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, among others, were busy soliciting for funding from the ‘Casablanca Group’ in northern Africa. The funds meant to finance the party’s the General Election in 1963 after internal self-rule, were instead diverted to personal businesses, alcohol and women.
Changing geopolitics are in focus as France’s Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
On Sunday, Kenya and France signed 11 agreements involving investments in various sectors, including an ambitious nuclear energy plant, modernised transport and sustainable agriculture.
Kenyan veterinarians root for intensified donkey protection to pre-empt looming species extinction
Addressing local farmers and other residents, Uriri Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner of Christine Wafula urged communities to protect donkeys from abuse and neglect, describing the animals as vital to rural livelihoods, especially in transport, farming and water distribution.
One of Africa’s oldest learning institutions, Maseno School, marked 120 years with plans to raise student population to 5,000
During the cerebration, a Ksh2 billion ($15.5 million) school redevelopment masterplan was unveiled to upgrade the ageing infrastructure.
‘Ghost of the forest’ returns to Mnt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy as push to raise number s of rare antelope intensifies
Located on the misty slopes of Kenya’s highest mountain, Mount Kenya, and on the edge of the forest, the 1,250-acre Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in the Nanyuki area has been restoring the survival instincts of zoo-bred bongos
Aggressive Kiambu women defy cultural inhibitions and join scramble for Kenya’s money-spinning funeral industry
Njoki says one of the biggest challenges funeral service providers face in Kiambu is limited cold storage capacity at the Kiambu Hospital Mortuary.
Kenya puts its airports, seaports and other entry points on high alert over hantavirus outbreak
Konya’s ministry of health confirmed that there are no reported cases in Kenya, with surveillance intensified at all points of entry, including airports and seaports.
Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County
Area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Oliver Arika, who visited the scene, confirmed that leaders from the area led by Speaker George Okode, have already mobilised resources to commence rescue of the three miners.
Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face
West Pokot County Commissioner David Saruni who visited the scene alongside County Security officials, mining officers and local leaders on Friday, confirmed that 21 miners had been trapped underground during the collapse.
A camel for the poor: Samburu County acquires, distributes drought resilient livestock
Speaking during the distribution exercise at Golgotim village on Friday, Samburu County Governor Lati Lelelit said the camel is a source of livelihood for many pastoral families in Samburu County because of its high milk yield and ability to thrive in arid conditions.
