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Sericho, Kenya| The Kenyan government has announced the full containment of a catastrophic bushfire that ravaged parts of Isiolo County for over a week, destroying more than 600,000 acres of critical grazing land. The inferno, which tore through the Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties, has been described as one of the most destructive wildfires in the […]
Muranga, Kenya| The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) has called on the government to urgently review the capitation funds allocated to schools, citing escalating costs and financial difficulties that threaten to cripple learning institutions. Speaking in Murang’a County, KESSHA Chairperson Mr. Willy Kuria emphasized the need for an upward revision of the current allocation […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital (ICTRH) found itself at the center of controversy on Saturday after Senator Fatuma Dullo made an unannounced visit to the facility. Accompanied by a group of bloggers, photographers, and a large entourage of supporters, the senator’s visit has sparked heated debate, with health officials refuting claims of […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a landmark ruling, the Isiolo Environmental Court has halted the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) from establishing conservancies in Chari and Cherab wards, citing inadequate public participation. The court found that NRT failed to engage local communities effectively in the decision-making process, violating constitutional principles of inclusivity and transparency. Court Upholds Community Rights […]
The fight against maternal mortality in Baringo County has received a significant boost following a generous donation of maternal health equipment by Dandelion Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving community health outcomes. The equipment, distributed across all seven sub-counties, is aimed at enhancing maternal healthcare services and reducing the county’s maternal mortality rate, currently […]
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 […]
•Public Health Principal Secretary Advocates for Vaccination and Early Detection During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Nairobi, Kenya| Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni has called on Kenyans to prioritize regular cervical cancer screening and vaccination to facilitate early detection and prevention. Speaking as January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, PS Muthoni […]
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. […]