•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 […]
•Calls for Legislative Reforms to Secure Equal Representation for Marginalized Groups The Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, has called for legal reforms to compel political parties to ensure inclusivity and equal representation when filling positions in both national and county assemblies. Speaking during the official launch of the Office of the Registrar of Political […]
•Leaders Pay Tribute to a Respected Politician Who Championed Peace and Unity Kenyan leaders from across the political spectrum have paid glowing tributes to the late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo, eulogizing him as a peacemaker, patriot, and dedicated public servant. Thousands of mourners, including top national leaders, gathered at Arap Moi Secondary School in Bartabwa, […]
•Leaders Warn Against Divisive Politics, Urge Cooperation for National Progress Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula have called for greater unity among Kenyan parliamentarians, warning that heightened political tensions could destabilize the country. The two leaders made their appeal during the funeral service of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo at Arap Moi […]
