Gaza Strip, Palestine| On Monday, masses of displaced Palestinians began to make their way toward the northern Gaza Strip after a significant agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. The deal, which involves the release of an additional six hostages, has brought a temporary but much-needed respite in the region, as both parties have affirmed […]
In a rare moment of reflection, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly admitted that his years-long association with the late Jeffrey Epstein was a grave error in judgment. Speaking candidly about the controversial relationship, Gates acknowledged that his interactions with Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender, were both unwise and misguided. “In retrospect, I […]
Elgeyo Marakwet County is witnessing a disturbing rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, with reported incidents escalating from 234 in 2023 to 322 in 2024, according to data from the county’s Officer in Charge of Reproductive Health, Jonathan Tanui. This sharp increase has prompted urgent calls for swift and comprehensive measures to address the growing […]
Isiolo,Kenya| Isiolo County residents and workers of various local conservancies have taken to the streets in peaceful protests following the Isiolo Environmental Court’s ruling to shut down two community conservancies in Cherab and Chari wards. The court found that the conservancies were operating without the required legal authorization, a decision that has sparked outrage among […]
Goma, DRC| In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has successfully captured the strategic city of Goma. The capture of the city, located in the mineral-rich North Kivu province, comes after the rebel group issued a 48-hour […]
Photo: Kipchumba Murkomen| Credit: KNA
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 […]
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)| Tensions have escalated alarmingly in eastern DRC as heavy fighting broke out on Saturday, January 25, just 20 kilometers from Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu. This region, long plagued by violence and instability, now faces a critical moment as the M23 rebel group advances dangerously close to […]
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 […]
