Nairobi, Kenya| The literary world mourns the loss of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan novelist, playwright, and scholar, who passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, herself an author, announced his passing on Facebook, stating, “He lived a full life, fought a good fight. […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a significant step toward promoting clean energy and fostering healthier learning environments, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, James Opiyo Wandayi, officially commissioned the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for Public Institutions of Learning Project at Isiolo Girls’ High School in Isiolo County. This landmark initiative, part of the National LPG Growth Strategy, […]
In a vibrant and impactful initiative, Mandera County’s Department of Women Empowerment and Affirmative Action, under the Ministry of Social Development, joined forces with the National Bank of Kenya, the Ministry of Health Services, and other key stakeholders to host a transformative mentorship program at Mandera Dimtu Girls’ Secondary School. The event, held in commemoration […]
Nairobi, Kenya| At the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, former NFL star turned pastor Rickey Allen Bolden delivered a powerful and heartfelt keynote address, calling on Kenyan leaders to mend ties with Generation Z (Gen Z) following the government’s response to the 2024 Finance Bill protests. Speaking under […]
In a landmark step toward addressing chronic water scarcity in one of Kenya’s most arid regions, Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed officially commissioned Phase I of the Griftu Water Supply Project on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The initiative, a collaborative effort between the Wajir County Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Resilience Hub […]
In a powerful and impassioned address in Parliament, Saku Member of Parliament Major Dido Ali Rasso (Rtd) has emerged as a steadfast voice for unity, urging Kenya’s political leaders to uphold the sanctity of the nation’s democratic processes and eschew divisive rhetoric that threatens the country’s fragile cohesion. Speaking in support of a motion introduced […]
Design by Waso Wire Nairobi, Kenya| Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya has launched a strong defense of the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) recent promotion of educators serving in Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) regions, condemning what she termed as politically motivated attacks by the Parliamentary Committee on Education. Addressing journalists during a press briefing at […]
Isiolo County, Kenya| In the arid landscapes of Nasuroi village in Ngaremara Ward, a transformative youth empowerment initiative is breathing new life into the community. Through a powerful collaboration between Merti Integrated Development Program (MID-P), Mercy Corps, the County Government of Isiolo, and the National Government, the Promoting Resilience, Inclusivity, and Meaningful Engagement (PRIME) program […]
•Conflicting Accounts Emerge Kiambu County, Kenya| Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been found in critical condition after reportedly being brutally beaten and abandoned in a coffee plantation in Jacaranda, Kiambu County. The MP, who had been missing for nearly 18 hours, was discovered on Monday morning and immediately rushed to Karen Hospital for […]
•Cirro Set to Inaugurate New Embassy in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya| President Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi (Cirro) of the Republic of Somaliland has commenced a multi-day official working visit to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral relations and expanding Somaliland’s international presence. The high-level visit, which underscores Somaliland’s growing […]
