Machakos, Kenya| The growing digital landscape is posing significant risks to children, with experts warning that excessive online time can lead to increased cyber threats, including cyberbullying, online grooming, and exploitation. State Department for Social Protection Principal Secretary Joseph Motari, through a speech delivered by Shem Nyakutu from the Directorate of Children Services during the […]
Kilifi County, Kenya| Stakeholders in Kilifi County have issued an urgent warning over an impending hunger crisis following three consecutive failed rainy seasons. The prolonged drought has left thousands of residents, particularly in Ganze, Kaloleni, and Magarini sub-counties, at severe risk of malnutrition and food insecurity. The County Steering Group (CSG), a multi-sectoral team comprising […]
Isiolo County witnessed a powerful call for action as InformAction-Kenya, a non-governmental organization, joined key stakeholders and community members to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The event saw local communities presenting a petition demanding immediate government intervention to address the escalating cases of gender-based violence (GBV), FGM, and […]
Kakuma, Kenya| Equity Bank Kenya, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has unveiled a groundbreaking $20 million Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) aimed at expanding financial inclusion in underserved regions of Kenya. The initiative, launched in Kakuma, Turkana County, will be implemented across 14 marginalized counties, including Turkana and Garissa, home to the Kakuma […]
Mombasa, Kenya| A joyous atmosphere filled Serani Sports Grounds in Mombasa as 150 cohabiting couples braved the scorching sun to solemnize their marriages in a grand Muslim mass wedding. The event, organized by the Mama Beauty Foundation, was marked by vibrant celebrations, cultural traditions, and a strong emphasis on the importance of marriage preparation. The […]
Thika, Kenya| Chief Justice Martha Koome has strongly denounced the increasing cases of abductions and femicide in Kenya, warning that such acts of lawlessness threaten the country’s commitment to justice and the rule of law. Speaking at a Judiciary Open Day forum at Thika Law Courts, CJ Koome emphasized that Kenya is a democratic nation […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland| For decades, the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has operated as a de facto state, carving out a stable and democratic enclave in a region often fraught with conflict. Despite declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland remains unrecognized internationally, a status that many of its citizens hope could change with the involvement of […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Candidates and parents eagerly awaiting the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results faced significant hurdles on Thursday afternoon after the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) website experienced a major outage shortly after the official announcement of the results. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba unveiled the results just past noon, declaring that […]
This morning, Mogadishu woke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Farhiya, the wife of celebrated Somali musician and philanthropist Dayax Dalnuurshe. Farhiya, known widely by her social media moniker “Farxiya the Bosslady,” had been bedridden for several weeks before her untimely death. The loss has triggered an outpouring of grief and condolences from […]
London, UK| Somali music sensation Najma Nashaad delivered an electrifying performance at her highly anticipated end-of-year concert in London, leaving fans in awe and cementing her reputation as one of the most beloved Somali artists of her generation. The event, held on December 27, 2024, at the sold-out Crystals Theatre in Hayes, was a dazzling […]
