Marsabit, Kenya| A transformative revival is underway in Marsabit County’s mineral-rich Hillo Mining Belt, as over 59 artisanal mining cooperatives are being formalized to unlock the region’s economic potential while addressing past environmental and security challenges. This initiative, aligned with Kenya’s Mining Act of 2016 and the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), aims to […]
In a powerful testament to the transformative potential of rehabilitation, Emmanuel Kirapash, a man who spent over two decades behind bars, has been granted a second chance at life. Recently pardoned by President William Ruto through the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee, Kirapash’s story sheds light on the challenges of incarceration, the value of prison […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Public servants in Marsabit County have been issued a stern warning against facilitating or engaging in cross-border smuggling activities along the Kenya-Ethiopia border, as authorities intensify efforts to curb the escalating illegal trade. Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau delivered the caution during a press briefing at his office, highlighting concerns over the involvement […]
Isiolo, Kenya| The High Court in Isiolo has issued temporary orders barring the County Assembly from proceeding with an impeachment motion against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo), in a move that marks a major legal and political twist in the escalating standoff between the executive and legislative arms of the devolved government. Justice Nyaga Heston Mbogo, […]
In a sweeping move to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in partnership with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), has closed 728 non-compliant health facilities and downgraded 301 others. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to digitize healthcare services, enhance accountability, […]
In a significant move to address the teacher shortage and enhance the quality of education in Kenya, the government has unveiled an ambitious plan to recruit 116,000 teachers by 2027. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki announced the initiative during a public address at Kasikeu Market in Kilome Constituency on Thursday, June 12, 2025, highlighting the […]
In a bid to curb the alarming rise of child exploitation in Nyeri County, the government has issued a strong warning to parents and guardians against forcing children to beg on the streets or engage in labor after school hours. The practice, described as both exploitative and illegal, has sparked growing concern among local authorities, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| A prominent human rights lawyer and advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Kana Golicha Duba, has condemned the looming impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo), terming it a “historical mistake” that risks destabilizing the county and undermining the will of the people. In a strongly worded open letter addressed to residents […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has appealed for calm and restraint in the wake of public outcry over the brutal murder of blogger Albert Ojwang, assuring the nation that a thorough investigation is underway. His remarks come as tensions mount over the controversial death, which has sparked outrage and demonstrations in parts of the […]
Isiolo, Kenya| A chilling wave of uncertainty has engulfed Isiolo County, Northern Kenya, following the reported disappearance of 16 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) after a contentious closed-door session on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. What began as a surprise motion to impeach Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo has spiraled into a political storm, […]
