GBV and femicide in Kenya highest in Kisii in Nyanza, where fish- and sand-for-sex is rampant  

GBV and femicide in Kenya highest in Kisii in Nyanza, where fish- and sand-for-sex is rampant  

Dr Tum said fish and sand for sex was also found to be common in Homa Bay and Migori counties where due to poverty, women were forced to give sex for them to be allowed to trade in fish and sand commodities.

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Kenyan MP defends Mombasa Port boss against allegations of monstrous financial fiddling

Kenyan MP defends Mombasa Port boss against allegations of monstrous financial fiddling

According to the statement, preliminary internal assessments indicate that the documents cited in the media reports were either taken out of context, misinterpreted or selectively presented in a manner intended to mislead the public and tarnish the reputation of the authority.

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Parliamentary committee on climate change criticises Treasury for slashing budget by half

Parliamentary committee on climate change criticises Treasury for slashing budget by half

Kajwang, however, regretted that over the past nine years, the Climate Change Council established under the Act has never been reconstituted due to ongoing litigations. The senator said that Kenyan parliament has benefited from over Ksh100 million ($772,200) from the global green climate fund for capacity building purposes.

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A look at ‘Trump’s criminals’ being deported to South Sudan after serving terms US prisons

A look at ‘Trump’s criminals’ being deported to South Sudan after serving terms US prisons

Deputy director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Madison Sheahan, flanked by Acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons, speaks during a news conference at ICE Headquarters, in Washington on May 21, 2025. Credit: AP

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African sees last vestiges of colonialism as UK surrenders Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean to Mauritius in a deal that protects key US base

African sees last vestiges of colonialism as UK surrenders Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean to Mauritius in a deal that protects key US base

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that base, operated by US forces, is crucial for British counterterrorism and intelligence and is “right at the foundation of our safety and security at home.”

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NEMA shuts down gold mines in Vihiga County as torrential rains pound western Kenya

NEMA shuts down gold mines in Vihiga County as torrential rains pound western Kenya

NEMA officer Brenda Obura said the affected mines are characterised by cracks and could be dangerous for the people to go down and do the excavation.

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Masinde Muliro University in western Kenya thrust at the centre of certification of 15 million workers

Masinde Muliro University in western Kenya thrust at the centre of certification of 15 million workers

Dr Opwora said that all the TVET institutions should make requisite changes in workplaces to keep abreast of the changes in technology. He said the TVET institutions can improve their programmes through TVET fairs, skills competition and production units.

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Fire experts in Kenya told wildfires are not necessarily bad if indigenous knowledge is fused in their management

Fire experts in Kenya told wildfires are not necessarily bad if indigenous knowledge is fused in their management

Chege observed that fire, from an ecological and social perspective, holds significant benefits right from controlling pests and improving soil quality to regenerating fresh vegetation for grazing. However, he lamented that Kenya’s current fire management approach remains largely reactive, with most responses coming after wildfires have already caused damage.

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Killed for sex: UN details trauma displaced Haitian children endure as gangs run amok, world watches  

Killed for sex: UN details trauma displaced Haitian children endure as gangs run amok, world watches  

Continued displacement also puts children at risk of being recruited by gangs – they are already estimated to make up 50 per cent of all gangs in Haiti. OCHA said the shocking death of a six-year-old girl on May 3 after she was brutally raped in a temporary displacement site in Port-au-Prince was a stark reminder of the extreme dangers faced by children living in highly precarious conditions.

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Regional government in Kenya pushes for alternative dispute resolution to resolve land disputes

Regional government in Kenya pushes for alternative dispute resolution to resolve land disputes

During the meeting it emerged that in 2024, a separate entity claimed ownership of the same piece of land owned by the church. Mwaura indicated that the Constitution encourages communities to settle land disputes through recognised local community initiatives

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