Isiolo Wildfires Contained After Devastating 600,000-Acres of Pasture Land

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 […]

Deadly Clashes Near Goma: MONUSCO Peacekeeper Killed as M23 Rebels Advance

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 […]

KESSHA Urges Urgent Review of School Capitation Amid Rising Costs

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 […]

Officials Refute Claims of Negligence at Isiolo Referral Hospital Amidst Senator’s Controversial Visit

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 […]

Isiolo Environmental Court Blocks NRT Conservancies Over Lack of Public Participation

Isiolo, Kenya| In a landmark ruling, the Isiolo Environmental Court has halted the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) from establishing conservancies in Chari and Cherab wards, citing inadequate public participation. The court found that NRT failed to engage local communities effectively in the decision-making process, violating constitutional principles of inclusivity and transparency. Court Upholds Community Rights […]

Baringo County Receives Critical Equipment to Bolster Maternal Health Services

The fight against maternal mortality in Baringo County has received a significant boost following a generous donation of maternal health equipment by Dandelion Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving community health outcomes. The equipment, distributed across all seven sub-counties, is aimed at enhancing maternal healthcare services and reducing the county’s maternal mortality rate, currently […]

NCIC Demands Prosecution of Leaders Over Hate Speech and Incitement

Naivasha, Kenya| The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has intensified its call for the prosecution of political leaders accused of hate speech and incitement to violence. Chairperson Reverend (Dr.) Samuel Kobia revealed that the commission has interrogated approximately ten leaders, including prominent figures such as Kapseret MP Oscar Kipchumba Sudi, Daadab MP Farah Maalim, […]

Trump Administration Mandates Relocation of Transgender Women to Men’s Prisons: A Controversial Policy Shift

In a controversial move that has sparked nationwide debate, the Trump administration has mandated the transfer of transgender women currently incarcerated in U.S. prisons to men’s facilities. This policy shift, which aims to alter the housing arrangements of transgender individuals in federal prisons, is igniting heated discussions across the country about the intersection of transgender […]

CS Kabogo Pushes for Government Digitization to Boost Efficiency, Fight Graft

Nairobi, Kenya| Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, William Kabogo, has reiterated his commitment to transforming government operations through full digitalization of manual records. The ambitious initiative is aimed at enhancing service delivery, promoting transparency, and driving economic growth. Speaking during a meeting with Heads of Departments and Divisions […]

Somaliland Hopes for US Recognition Under Trump Administration

Hargeisa, Somaliland| For decades, the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has operated as a de facto state, carving out a stable and democratic enclave in a region often fraught with conflict. Despite declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland remains unrecognized internationally, a status that many of its citizens hope could change with the involvement of […]