KEWOPA Decries Poor Conditions at Magena Dispensary Following Tragic Maternal Death

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has called on the Kisii County Government and the Ministry of Health to urgently intervene and upgrade the Magena Dispensary in Kenyenya Sub-county. This comes in the wake of a tragic maternal death that sparked national outrage and renewed concerns over the state of rural healthcare facilities. Led by […]

Absa Bank, Hello Tractor, and John Deere Drive Sh500 Million Mechanization Boost for Kenyan Agriculture

In a landmark move set to transform Kenya’s agricultural landscape, Absa Bank Kenya, in collaboration with agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and global machinery manufacturer John Deere, has expanded a Sh500 million financing initiative aimed at enhancing access to mechanised farming for smallholder farmers across the country. The initiative, launched during the unveiling of Hello Tractor’s […]

KRA Launches eRITS to Streamline Digital Rental Tax Filing and Boost Voluntary Compliance

In a significant move to modernize tax administration within Kenya’s real estate sector, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new digital platform designed to simplify rental tax filing and promote voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. The eRITS platform, officially launched on Thursday, integrates with […]

Historic Milestone for Isiolo Residents as Governor Guyo Issues Over a Thousand Allotment Letters

•Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo) Champions Historic Land Reform with Issuance of Over 1,190 Allotment Letters In a bold and transformative stride towards addressing longstanding land ownership challenges in Isiolo County, Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) has overseen the official issuance of 1,191 land allotment letters to residents of Isiolo Central Sub-County. The milestone event—held […]

Chaos at National Drama Festival: Butere Girls Protest, Malala Held Over Controversial Play

Eldama Ravine| Tensions erupted at the ongoing Kenya National Drama and Film Festival following a dramatic walkout by Butere Girls High School students, who cited police harassment and inadequate performance conditions shortly after delivering the national anthem. The incident has sparked a firestorm of criticism over alleged state censorship, police brutality, and political interference in […]

19 Years Later: Honoring the Fallen Heroes of the 2006 Marsabit Air Crash

•April 10, 2006 – April 10, 2025 Today, Kenya solemnly marks the 19th anniversary of one of its darkest and most tragic days in aviation and national history — the 2006 Marsabit air crash that claimed the lives of 13 distinguished leaders and peace ambassadors in the misty hills of Kofia Mbaya, on the outskirts […]

Wajir Leads in Healthcare Innovation as County Ramps Up War on Kala-azar

Wajir, Kenya| Wajir County has recorded a landmark achievement in its healthcare system, becoming the first county in Kenya to acquire advanced blood processing technology, including a state-of-the-art apheresis machine. This move, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says, is a monumental step toward transforming emergency care and managing critical diseases such as Kala-azar, obstetric hemorrhage, and severe […]

National Land Commission Launches Hearings on Historical Land Injustices in Isiolo County

The National Land Commission (NLC), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has officially commenced a week-long series of hearings into historical land injustices (HLIs) in Isiolo County. The hearings, which began on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, are being held at the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo Pastoral Centre and […]

Governor Nathif Jama Champions Inclusivity with Wheelchair Donations to Empower Persons with Disabilities

Township, Garissa County| In a significant stride toward fostering an inclusive society, Garissa County Governor Nathif Jama has spearheaded the distribution of wheelchairs to persons living with disabilities (PLWDs), reinforcing his administration’s resolve to uplift the marginalized and ensure that all residents benefit from county development efforts. The wheelchair handover ceremony, held under the auspices […]