Sericho, Kenya| A fast-spreading wildfire has engulfed vast swathes of rangelands in Sericho Division and Badhana areas, leaving local pastoralist communities reeling from immense losses. The fire, which was first spotted on Thursday, has intensified, fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, destroying more than 190,000 acres of prime grazing land as of January 20, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, widely known as “Guyo,” has been named Isiolo County’s Male Personality of the Year 2024, an accolade that underscores his transformative leadership in one of Kenya’s historically marginalized regions. Governor Guyo’s exemplary governance, coupled with his unwavering commitment to development and equity, has earned him widespread recognition […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has assured Kenyans that the Marburg virus, recently reported in neighbouring Tanzania, has not been detected in Kenya. This assurance comes amid heightened public concern following reports of an outbreak of the deadly virus across the border. Speaking at Cottolengo Home for the Aged in Murang’a County, Principal Secretary for […]
In one of its earliest moves to enforce a hardline immigration policy, the administration of Donald Trump, who returns to the White House on Monday, is set to initiate large-scale arrests of undocumented immigrants across the United States starting Tuesday. This development was confirmed by Tom Homan, the newly appointed “border czar,” during an interview […]
Image: A collage of Dr. Esther Muoria’s photos. She is the Principal Secretary in charge of TVETs|Source: KNA
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen officiated the 13th Edition of the National Police Service (NPS) Cross-Country Championship, an event aimed at enhancing the welfare, fitness, and morale of officers tasked with maintaining law and order across the country. The championship, held at Ngong Racecourse, brought together officers and elite athletes from the […]
TikTok has issued a stark warning that it could go dark across the United States as early as Sunday unless the Biden administration provides assurances to major tech companies like Apple and Google that they will not face enforcement actions when a proposed ban takes effect. The statement from the social media giant came late […]
Photo: Hadi Elsayed(Right) and an unidentified girl pictured in Gaza|Source:Facebook/UGC/Hadi Elsayed(Image used for illustrative purposes only)
The National Treasury has announced plans to release Sh48.8 billion in capitation funds to schools beginning next week, signaling a critical move to support Kenya’s education system amid ongoing economic challenges. Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, made the announcement during a press briefing, assuring school administrators that the government is […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has urged parents to actively support their children in transitioning to tertiary education after completing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Speaking during a public address, Dr. Omollo emphasized the pivotal role of parents in ensuring that students take advantage of […]
