In a dramatic move that could redefine the dynamics within the Wiper Democratic Movement, party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expelled his deputy, Hon. Farah Maalim, citing violations of the party’s constitution. The announcement, delivered in a formal statement, has sent ripples across the political landscape as the Wiper Party grapples with its internal cohesion ahead […]
Sericho, Kenya| A fast-spreading wildfire has engulfed vast swathes of rangelands in Sericho Division and Badhana areas, leaving local pastoralist communities reeling from immense losses. The fire, which was first spotted on Thursday, has intensified, fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, destroying more than 190,000 acres of prime grazing land as of January 20, […]
Mandera, Kenya| In a significant step towards improving early childhood education and addressing malnutrition, Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif officially launched the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Feeding Programme for the 2024/2025 financial year on Monday, January 20, 2025. The initiative is set to benefit 35,238 young learners across 355 ECDE centres in the county. […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, widely known as “Guyo,” has been named Isiolo County’s Male Personality of the Year 2024, an accolade that underscores his transformative leadership in one of Kenya’s historically marginalized regions. Governor Guyo’s exemplary governance, coupled with his unwavering commitment to development and equity, has earned him widespread recognition […]
In a significant development in the fight against corruption, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers in the Upper Coast Region have apprehended eight former Tana River County Government officials and a contractor over allegations of irregularly awarding a KSh 9 million tender. The contentious contract, issued about four years ago, involved fencing wildlife offices and […]
Today, a delegation from the Department of Health, led by County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Lucy Kaburu, Chief Officer for Public Health Bisharo Hassan, and Zeinab Adan, a surveyor from the Department of Lands, held a significant meeting with Gambela residents and local institutions, including Gambela Primary School. The objective of the […]
A suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has resulted in the deaths of eight people and infected nine, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO). This development comes just weeks after an outbreak in neighboring Rwanda was declared over. Details of the Suspected Outbreak The outbreak has been […]
Garissa, Kenya| In a tale of resilience, determination, and unyielding hope, Yasmin Dubat Farah, an 18-year-old from Garissa County, has emerged as one of the top-performing students in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in the Northeastern region. Her journey to academic excellence is a testament to the power of perseverance amidst […]
Naivasha, Kenya| Abdikadir Bagaja, who had been missing for seven harrowing days, was found alive in Naivasha on Tuesday evening. His ordeal, which he described as both traumatizing and emotionally torturous, began with an alleged abduction by individuals he believes to be security officers. According to Abdikadir, the events unfolded on the morning of Monday […]
Image: Environmentalists planting trees|Credit: KNA
