•Preserving Traditions, Educating Generations Nestled along the Meru-Nanyuki Highway, just before Makutano, the Meru National Museum stands as a vital custodian of the history, traditions, and heritage of the Ameru people. More than just a collection of artifacts, the museum serves as a living repository of knowledge, ensuring that the Ameru culture remains celebrated and […]
•Lenten Season Begins with Reflection on Faith, Morality, and National Challenges Hundreds of Catholic faithful in Nairobi gathered in churches on Wednesday to observe Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season, a period of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving that culminates in the celebration of Easter Sunday. At the Holy Family Minor Basilica, […]
•Faithful Reflect on Repentance, Charity, and National Unity During the 40-Day Lenten Season Christians in Kiambu County joined millions around the world in marking the beginning of Lent with solemn Ash Wednesday celebrations, gathering in churches to receive ashes as a symbol of repentance and human mortality. The sacred observance, which ushers in the 40-day […]
•Delayed Payments, Retaliatory Killings, and the Call for Reform Residents of Kajiado South are raising concerns over prolonged delays in compensation for losses and injuries caused by wildlife, blaming the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) for inefficiencies in processing claims. The affected communities, largely dependent on livestock and farming, argue that the compensation system is slow […]
•Crackdown on Unqualified Engineers to Prevent Structural Failures Mombasa County is ramping up efforts to enforce strict building safety regulations to curb the rising cases of structural failures caused by unqualified engineers. In a bold move, the county government has urged property developers to only engage engineers certified and registered by the Engineers Board of […]
•A New Approach to Fighting Crime In Garissa County, security agencies are embracing a groundbreaking shift in policing—one that prioritizes collaboration over confrontation. Through a community engagement and policing program supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), law enforcement officers and local residents are coming together to address security concerns in a participatory manner. […]
•Grave Abuses Uncovered in Isiolo and Marsabit as Security Forces Face Scrutiny The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has released a damning report detailing serious human rights violations committed during the ongoing ‘Operation Ondoa Jangili’, a security operation launched by the National Police Service (NPS) in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties on February 3, […]
•A Cultural Shift in Northern Kenya For decades, morans—young warriors from pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya—were synonymous with banditry, cattle rustling, and violent highway attacks. Rooted in tradition, these warriors spent much of their time in the bush, isolated from mainstream society, adhering to the deeply ingrained practice of raiding livestock from rival communities. However, […]
•Authorities in Kilifi County Crack Down on Unregistered Facility Operating Without Government Oversight Authorities in Kilifi County have shut down an illegal and unregistered children’s rescue centre in Baguo Village, Kakuyuni Ward, rescuing 30 children and arresting a couple accused of operating the unauthorized facility. The raid, conducted on Monday, was led by Malindi Assistant […]
•Nationwide Initiative Seeks to Raise Awareness, Advocate for Policy Changes, and Enhance Patient Care In a significant step toward improving the lives of colon cancer survivors in Kenya, Stoma World Kenya, a non-governmental organization, has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross Society Kirinyaga Chapter to raise awareness about the disease and offer critical support to […]
