•Government Confirms Readiness of Key Sporting Venues Ahead of Africa’s Premier Football Tournament The Kenyan government has affirmed that construction and renovation works at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County and Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma County are progressing well, with both facilities set to serve as venues for the highly anticipated African Cup of Nations […]
•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, 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 […]
•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 […]
•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 […]
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 […]
•Rapper Acquitted of Two Felony Assault Charges After Three-Week Trial ___________________ After a high-profile three-week trial, rapper A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, has been found not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The verdict comes after he was accused of firing a gun at his former friend […]
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in Sudan, condemning what it describes as relentless war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In an official statement released Wednesday, the AU highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian situation in […]
•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 […]
•US President blames Ukrainian leader for prolonging conflict, defends Riyadh peace discussions Mar-a-Lago, Florida| US President Donald Trump issued sharp criticism of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to resolve the war with Russia and rejecting opportunities for peace. His comments followed a high-level US-Russia meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from […]
