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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a powerful address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provided a detailed update on the ongoing Kursk operation, highlighting Ukraine’s resilience and the challenges facing the Russian military. The Ukrainian President revealed that Russian forces, despite significant troop deployments and the involvement of foreign combatants, have failed to push Ukrainian […]
