Speeding ‘iron snake’: How Kenya’s standard gauge railway powers tourism in once sleepy Voi Town
Ali Khan, 17, adjusted his backpack and stepped aboard the afternoon Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train at Voi Station. The doze-metres long trains, to some locals, is a speeding ‘iron snake’ that craws on the ground with hundreds of passengers in tis belly. Three days earlier, the Indian teenager and...
Kisumu High Court sentences man to death for killing four family members but only first count will take effect as three others remain abeyance
Court records showed that although the accused initially denied the four counts of murder, he later changed his plea and admitted responsibility for the killings. Before entering the guilty plea, the Court ordered a psychiatric assessment, which found him mentally fit to stand trial. He was subsequently convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Kiambu County in central Kenya recognised for prudence and transparency in public finance management
During the engagement, the NEC-Hub delegation reviewed the findings of the 2025 County Budget Transparency Survey with county officials, identifying areas for further improvement and discussing strategies to strengthen the county’s performance in future assessments. The organization also reaffirmed its commitment to working with Kiambu to advance budget openness and promote inclusive public participation.
Lokaburu in Turkana South call for meaningful community engagement and transparency in mining deals
Director of Litigation, Legal Audit and Compliance Ekal Lokuruka emphasised that mineral prospecting must comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, including obtaining the necessary licences, environmental approvals and ensuring continuous community engagement.
It’s not all gloom about hyacinth on Lake Victoria, the invasive weed is a habitat where nyapos – small fish species – used to catch bigger fish thrive
Earnings comes at a cost. Harvesters spend long hours wading through stagnant lake water, often barefoot and without gloves or protection. Health experts warn that prolonged exposure has increased the risk of water-borne and neglected tropical diseases, with climate change worsening the situation.
Contempt of court: US, Kenyan government defy court orders and quarantine seven Americans from Ebola epicentre in Congo in Laikipia
Kenyan health ministry officials did not immediately respond to calls or requests for comment on the move. A senior Kenyan foreign ministry official said they had no information on it.
More than 20 pupils and an adult die in school bus accident at Kapchorwa in eastern Uganda after driver loses control
At least nine children were hospitalised in critical condition, while the adult who died appeared to be the founder and head of the school, Ugandan Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, said on X. He said at least 19 other children were injured.
Hell of a disaster in eastern Congo as health-workers strike over unpaid salaries, confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000
Health workers at the Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday, the latest group to have walked off their job at the epicentre over payment issues.
How US and Iran dump memorandum of understanding still alive they signed, resume drone and missile attacks
Fresh US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation have plunged Washington and Tehran back into open conflict less than a month after they signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war and paving the way for broader negotiations. Both sides now accuse the other of violating the agreement first....
Relief as Nzoia Sugar Mill in western Kenya pays farmers Ksh700 million to underline turnaround
CEO Sohan Sharma attributed part of the turnaround to the introduction of a digital smart weighment system and a distributed control system, saying the technologies have eliminated manual manipulation at the weighbridge while enabling farmers to receive real-time SMS confirmations of cane deliveries.
