Ogande Girls Triumph in Nyanza Regional Drama Festival, Set for National Stage

Homa Bay County, Kenya| Ogande Girls High School has emerged as the overall winner of this year’s Nyanza Region Drama Festival, securing their place to represent the region in the upcoming national competition. The national drama festivals are scheduled to take place in Nakuru from April 6th to 13th. The school’s drama club clinched the […]

Kala-Azar Outbreak in Wajir Claims 20 Lives, Overwhelms Health Facilities

Wajir County, Kenya| A deadly Kala-Azar outbreak has claimed 20 lives and infected more than 500 people in Wajir County over the past three months, pushing local health facilities to the brink. Authorities have launched urgent interventions as they struggle to contain the rapid spread of the disease. Health officials report that the outbreak, which […]

Isiolo Deputy Governor and Partners Assess Wezesha Vijana Programme’s Impact and Expansion Plans

•DG Lowasa, Partners Review Wezesha Vijana Programme’s Impact and Future Expansion Isiolo, Kenya| In a collaborative effort to assess the progress and impact of youth empowerment initiatives, Isiolo Deputy Governor Dr. James Lowasa hosted representatives from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Kenya and Safaricom Foundation for a review of the Wezesha Vijana Programme. The meeting, held […]

Outrage in Holugho: Security Forces Accused of Brutality in Deadly Village Raid

•Community and Local Leaders Demand Accountability and Justice Tensions are running high in Holugho sub-county, Garissa County, following a violent incident in Kurunjo village on Sunday, where security forces allegedly attacked residents, resulting in the death of a pastoralist and leaving 15 others seriously injured. The incident has sparked outrage among local leaders and human […]

Isiolo County and Partners Launch Initiative to Curb Insecurity and Crime in Chari

Isiolo County, in collaboration with the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) and under the Resilient Approaches in Natural Rangelands Ecosystem (RANGE) Programme funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing rising insecurity in the Chari and Ngaremara areas of Isiolo Sub-County. The program seeks […]

Fodder Farming: A Lifeline for Pastoralists Amidst Mandera’s Recurring Droughts

Mandera County, located in Kenya’s arid northern region, has long struggled with harsh climatic conditions that pose significant challenges to both human populations and livestock. Frequent droughts, coupled with water shortages and pasture depletion, have exacerbated food insecurity, threatening the livelihoods of pastoralist communities. However, in response to these growing challenges, residents are embracing fodder […]

Kenyan Cargo Plane Crashes Near Mogadishu, Killing All Five On Board

Mogadishu, Somalia| A Kenyan-registered cargo plane crashed southwest of Mogadishu on Saturday evening, killing all five people on board. The tragic accident occurred as the aircraft was returning from a supply mission to the African Union forces in Somalia. Crash Details and Aircraft Information The ill-fated plane, a DHC-5D Buffalo with registration 5Y-RBA, was operated […]

Tragedy at Ramba High School: Two Students Die After Falling Into Uncovered Septic Tank

Siaya County, Kenya| A tragic incident at Ramba High School in Asembo, Rarieda Constituency, has left two families in mourning after two Form Four students lost their lives upon falling into an uncovered septic tank. The event, which unfolded on the evening of Saturday, March 22, has sparked outrage among students, parents, and the local […]

Safari Rally Roars to Life in Naivasha as Thousands Gather for WRC Spectacle

•A Celebration of Speed, Tourism, and Business in Kenya Naivasha has become the epicenter of adrenaline-fueled motorsport action as thousands of local and international rally enthusiasts descend upon the town for the fourth edition of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally. The event, which kicked off on Friday after President William Ruto flagged off […]

Kiambu Student Pioneers Eco-Friendly Solutions from Sugarcane Waste

•Alice Muiruri’s Innovation Turns Agricultural Byproducts into Sustainable Products In the heart of Kiambu County, 22-year-old Alice Muiruri, a student at Kiambu National Polytechnic, is pioneering an innovative approach to sustainability. Her project, Bagasse Super Absorbent, is transforming sugarcane byproducts into eco-friendly, biodegradable products—proving that waste can be turned into wealth. From Agricultural Waste to […]