In a pivotal move to address the escalating food insecurity crisis in the Horn of Africa, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) convened a high-level expert meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to validate the End-Term Review Report of its Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP) for 2016–2020. This critical forum marks the foundation for the development of […]
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Isiolo County, the Speaker of the County Assembly, Mohamed Roba Qoto, has been disarmed by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), sparking a firestorm of accusations, political intrigue, and public debate. Qoto, a polarizing figure at the center of an ongoing impeachment saga targeting Governor Abdi […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Amid escalating political uncertainty in Isiolo County, a coalition of Somali professionals and the respected Council of Elders has issued a strong appeal for restraint, urging County Assembly Members (MCAs) and stakeholders to pursue alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms rather than push forward with the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The elders […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Jambojet, Kenya’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to strengthen its operations on the Kisumu-Nairobi route with the addition of a ninth aircraft, a Dash 8 Q400, slated to arrive next week. This strategic move underscores the airline’s commitment to meeting growing passenger demand and enhancing connectivity in one of its key markets. Scaling […]
Mombasa, Kenya| In a bold move to address its escalating solid waste challenges, Mombasa County is set to launch an innovative youth-led waste management pilot program in July 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, aims to transform the city’s waste collection and disposal systems by engaging Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), private garbage collectors, and […]
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, […]
