Kenya Hits Record 2.4 Million International Tourists in 2024, Revenue Soars

•Tourism Sector Witnesses Unprecedented Growth Driven by Strategic Interventions and Market Diversification Kenya’s tourism industry has achieved a historic milestone, recording 2.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024. This represents a remarkable 15% increase from 2023, highlighting the sector’s resilience and continued post-pandemic recovery. The United States remained Kenya’s largest source market, accounting for 12.8% […]

Mandera Assistant Chief Arrested Over Alleged Terror Links

Mandera, Kenya| Anti-terrorism detectives have arrested Yussuf Maalim Issak, the Assistant Chief of Bula Power sub-location, for allegedly aiding terror suspects in obtaining fraudulent Kenyan identity documents. The arrest, carried out by officers from the Mandera detachment, is part of an ongoing security operation targeting individuals suspected of facilitating terrorist activities in the region. Issak […]

African Shooting Championship Kicks Off in Mombasa

Mombasa, Kenya| The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) has officially launched the African Shooting Championship in Mombasa, bringing together top-tier marksmen from across the continent and beyond. This highly anticipated event is set to be a landmark competition, featuring 14 challenging stages, a minimum round count of 245, and over 200 participants from various countries […]

NEMA Enforces New Sand Transportation Regulations

•Construction Industry Braces for Impact as NEMA Introduces Mandatory Sand Transport Permits The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has implemented new regulations requiring all sand transporters to obtain a mandatory transportation permit, a move aimed at enhancing sustainable sand harvesting and curbing illegal transportation activities. The directive, outlined in the 2024 Sand Harvesting Regulations, is […]

Mumina Demands Forensic Audit Over Alleged Mismanagement of Sports Fund Amid Political Undertones

•Allegations of Financial Mismanagement in SASDF Spark Political Tensions Isiolo County MP Mumina Bonaya has raised the alarm over alleged financial mismanagement and a lack of transparency in the administration of the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund (SASDF). In a formal request to the National Assembly, she is demanding a forensic audit by the […]

Moyale Achieves Historic Milestone with Official Launch of Municipality Charter

Governor Mohamud Ali Pledges Inclusive Urban Growth and Improved Service Delivery Marsabit County has taken a significant step toward structured urban governance and sustainable development with the official launch of the Moyale Municipality Charter. The landmark event, held today at Moyale DC Grounds, was presided over by Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali, EGH, marking a transformative […]

Nakuru County Moves to Safeguard Health Services Amid USAID Funding Freeze

•County Officials and Donors Seek Solutions to Sustain HIV, TB, and Maternal Health Programs Nakuru County is taking urgent steps to protect critical healthcare services and ensure uninterrupted care for patients benefiting from donor-supported programs, particularly those focused on HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and maternal health. This comes in response to the U.S. government’s decision to […]

Borana Gadaa Power Transition: Preparations in Full Swing for Historic 72nd Ceremony

Arero, Ethiopia| The Borana community is making final preparations for the much-anticipated 72nd Gadaa Power Handover Ceremony, set to take place later this month at the revered Badhassa Cultural Site in Arero District, East Borana Zone. This historic occasion will mark the peaceful transfer of leadership within one of Africa’s most sophisticated indigenous democratic systems—the […]

Anti-Terror Police Arrest Two Suspected Al-Shabaab Operatives in Mandera

Mandera East security forces have successfully apprehended two suspected Al-Shabaab operatives believed to have been planning the abduction of foreign nationals working on a sewer line construction project in Mandera township. The swift operation, led by anti-terrorism police and based on actionable intelligence, resulted in the arrest of the prime suspect, Isaac Abdi Mohamed, also […]

Kenya Defends Hosting RSF Amid Sudan’s Backlash: A Diplomatic Tightrope

Nairobi, Kenya| Kenya has defended its decision to engage with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid strong criticism from Sudan, asserting that its diplomatic actions are driven by a commitment to regional peace and stability rather than an endorsement of the paramilitary group. The move has sparked a diplomatic row, raising concerns about Kenya’s role […]