Murang’a Coffee Leaders Push Back Against Direct Payment Model, Cite Risks to Cooperatives

Leaders of coffee cooperative societies in Murang’a County have raised strong objections to the government’s Direct Settlement System (DSS), a recently introduced model that facilitates direct payment to coffee farmers. While acknowledging and supporting ongoing reforms in the coffee sector, the leaders argue that DSS undermines the critical role played by cooperative societies and threatens […]

23 Buried Bombs Discovered by Miners in Moyale

•KDF Deployed, Mining Halted in Heilu Marsabit County, Kenya| A startling discovery has shaken the remote village of Heilu in Moyale Constituency, Marsabit County. This is after miners unearthed 23 unexploded ordnances buried underground, prompting a swift response from authorities and a temporary shutdown of all mining activities in the area. Marsabit County Police Commander […]

Fatuma Jehow Unveils Sh10 Million Women Empowerment Fund to Uplift 700 Traders Across Wajir

Wajir, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move to uplift women entrepreneurs and strengthen grassroots economies, Wajir County Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has officially launched a Sh10 million Women Empowerment Fund. The initiative is aimed at transforming the lives of 700 beneficiaries across all six constituencies of Wajir. The initiative, described by Jehow as a “seed […]

Devastation in Kangema: Families Displaced, Infrastructure Crumbles as Torrential Rains Wreak Havoc in Murang’a County

Kangema, Murang’a County| Torrential rains pounding parts of Murang’a County have unleashed destruction and despair, with Kangema Constituency emerging as one of the hardest-hit areas. As unrelenting rainfall continues to saturate the region, multiple families have been displaced, property worth millions of shillings lost, and critical infrastructure severely compromised — triggering urgent appeals for support, […]

Siaya Governor James Orengo Faces Backlash for Rejecting Broad-Based Government Deal

•Bondo Residents Demand ODM Disciplinary Action, Threaten Impeachment Over “Disrespect” to Raila and Ruto Siaya Governor James Orengo is under intense criticism from Bondo residents and local leaders after publicly rejecting the proposed broad-based government arrangement, sparking calls for disciplinary action by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The governor’s remarks, made during the burial of […]

Governor Guyo Mobilizes Swift Response as Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Isiolo County

Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County was plunged into crisis on the evening of April 18th after torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction, displacing families, and disrupting livelihoods. In the wake of the disaster, Governor Guyo Abdi Ibrahim has taken decisive action, spearheading emergency interventions to mitigate the suffering of affected residents […]