Mandera, Kenya| As the drought situation in Mandera County worsens, with temperatures soaring to 38 degrees Celsius, the county government has launched an ambitious drought mitigation initiative to address the critical water shortage affecting both residents and livestock. In response to the escalating crisis, the government has prioritized the drilling of boreholes in the most […]
•Patients Relieved as County Launches State-of-the-Art CT Scanner Kilifi County has taken a significant step in improving healthcare services by equipping its Level Four health facilities with modern radiology equipment, a move that promises to enhance diagnostic capabilities and ease the financial burden on patients. The initiative is expected to eliminate the need for residents […]
Meru, Kenya| Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has suffered a legal setback after the High Court in Meru dismissed his application seeking to block his arrest for failing to honor Senate committee summons. The ruling, delivered on March 6, 2025, by High Court Judge H.M. Nyaga, quashed Guyo’s petition, terming it premature and lacking sufficient evidence. […]
•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 […]
