•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 […]
•Public Participation Forums Launched as Kenya Shifts to Alternative Road Financing Models The Kenyan government has unveiled a new tolling policy aimed at financing road infrastructure development and maintenance, as it seeks to reduce reliance on borrowing amid mounting public debt. The policy, which is expected to introduce toll charges on select highways, will be […]
For over a decade, the fight against jigger infestation in Kenya has taken a transformative approach—shifting from mere treatment to long-term economic empowerment. Ahadi Kenya Trust, a non-governmental organization, has been at the forefront of this campaign, helping over 200,000 families escape the vicious cycle of poverty and jigger infestation. On National Jigger Awareness Day, […]
•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, […]
