Kenya bets on Bamboo to power a green economy

Kenya will on September 18 join the rest of the world in marking World Bamboo Day 2025 under the theme "Bamboo for Planet, People and Climate Solutions."

By Sharon Wanga and Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

DCI officer's firearm discharges at Bungoma court, injures five

Five people hospitalised after a shooting incident involving a DCI officer's firearm at Bungoma Law Courts; no serious injuries or fatalities, Judiciary says.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Report: 42 million people in IGAD face acute hunger, Sudan worst hit

Report: At least 1.8m people in ASAL counties are facing food insecurity due to prolonged drought, humanitarian group warns number could rise to 2.1m by January 2026.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Blow to Panyako as petition seeks to bar him from Malava by-election

Petition filed seeking to bar Seth Panyako, a Board Member at the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND), from contesting the Malava parliamentary by-election.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Farmhand confesses to killing elderly couple

Sisa Juma Wanyama admitted to murdering his employers, Pius Machogu 72, and Jerusha Kwamboka 70, and disposing of their bodies in a water well within their compound.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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When every prick means survival for teens

Johnny Chege lives with type 1 diabetes, managing his condition through daily insulin injections, strict meal planning, and family support while navigating the challenges it brings.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Scars of tradition:The fight to end FGM in Isiolo

For communities in northern Kenya, FGM remains tightly bound to identity, purity, and marriageability.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

KANU SG Wainaina clears air after arrest over lawyer Mbobu's murder

KANU National Secretary General George Wainaina has broken his silence following his arrest in connection with the shocking murder of Advocate Kyallo Mbobu.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Fuel prices drop slightly in latest EPRA review

EPRA reduces fuel prices in latest review, petrol by Sh0.79, diesel Sh0.11 and kerosene Sh0.80, petrol to retail at Sh184.52, diesel Sh171.47 and kerosene Sh154.78 in Nairobi.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

No August salaries for Nairobi County employees

Nairobi County notifies employees of August salary delay due to late release of equitable funds from National Treasury.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

UNICEF warns childhood obesity surpasses underweight globally

Childhood obesity has now surpassed underweight as the more common form of malnutrition globally, UNICEF warns.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

No evidence of judges' misconduct in Sh3b land case, Judiciary says

Judiciary refutes claims of misconduct by 18 judges in the Sh3B land case involving Muiri Coffee Estate and KCB, says no evidence supports allegations by Kungu Muigai.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Kisumu drafts policy to boost waste management

Kisumu County Government has proposed a policy and laws to ensure a clean city, amid concerns about waste management.

By Sharon Owino 3 months ago

Convent condemns assault of junior nun in viral video

Franciscan Sisters of St Joseph has expressed regret over an assault incident involving two nuns, which has sparked public outrage after a video of the altercation went viral.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

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Africa Climate Summit pledges flop as billions still undelivered

Only 0.5 per cent of $50b pledged at Nairobi Summit has been disbursed. Most funds went to mitigation, while adaptation and resilience remain underfunded.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Religious leaders call for inclusive climate action, scaling up of adaptation efforts

Faith-based leaders have called for urgent, fair and inclusive climate action rooted in justice, equity and peace.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Ruto signs deal to mobilise Sh12.9 trillion for Africa's green industrial initiative

Leading banking institutions across the continent made financial commitments to support the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative at the Second African Climate Summit in Ethiopia.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Ruto calls for urgent global financial reforms to unlock climate action

President William Ruto has renewed calls for reforms of the international financial system, warning of Africa's debt burden and shrinking fiscal space.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Photos: Dalmas Otieno's body arrives at Lee Funeral home

Body of former Minister and Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno has been moved to the Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Gideon Moi mourns Dalmas Otieno as a visionary leader

KANU chairman Gideon Moi has mourned the passing of former Cabinet minister and Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno, describing him as a visionary and dependable leader.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

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Teen develops website to help teachers, parents interact

Being a member of the Coding Club at school, the learner has been perfecting his skills and has now revolutionised how parents can access their children's academic progress reports.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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Why homes and schools offer no safety from swelling Lake Baringo

Parents, teachers and pupils grapple daily with submerged roads and threat of roaming crocodiles and hippos as residents demand urgent action including fencing and bridges.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

School calendars disrupted, facilities submerge as Lake Baringo waters rises again

Every morning, parents and teachers performed the same grim ritual of surveying the submerged roads for safe passage, checking the school grounds for crocodiles and hippos.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Mudavadi, US Deputy Secretary, discuss Haiti mission

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi calls Deputy US Secretary of State Christopher Landau regarding the fragile security situation in Haiti and the future of MSS.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

How malnutrition and poor diets hurt Kenya's growth

Good nutrition is the cornerstone of healthy living, productivity, and economic growth, yet Kenya continues to grapple with persistent and emerging nutritional challenges.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Bore denies house row claims, defends Namibia envoy nomination

Florence Bore has addressed the controversy surrounding a house dispute with Gatanga MP Edward Muriu, saying the matter was amicably resolved.

By Sharon Wanga and Irene githinji 3 months ago

AU Commission calls for ceasefire in Sudan after landslide kills over 1,000

AU Commission has urged Sudan's warring factions to halt fighting and allow humanitarian access, after a massive landslide kill over 1000.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Super Metro confirms fatal accident on Thika Road

Super Metro bus set on fire after fatally hitting a boda boda rider near Juja City Mall along Thika Superhighway, authorities say investigations underway.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

UN Climate Week kicks off in Addis with focus on climate action

The second United Nations Climate Week started on Monday, September 1, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

DCI begins probe on 1188 SHA fraud cases

DCI has confirmed receiving 1,188 case files linked to alleged fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA).

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

How Climate change, shifting markets threaten Kenya's butterfly farmers

Extreme weather events pose a challenge to butterfly farming for export, a trade that has been going on for decades.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

HIV patients anxious over failure to conduct viral load test amid reagents shortage

According to Ministry of Health guidelines, once a person is placed on antiretroviral therapy (ART), their viral load should be checked at least once a year to monitor treatment progress

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Why TSC's new ranking scale has sparked uproar among tutors

The lowest in the ranking are language teachers, who are awarded 25 marks, and humanities teachers, who receive five marks.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Kakamega County staff to receive half salaries over SHA delays

Kakamega County to pay health workers on contract half salary for August, senior health officer Hillary Kaverenge cites non-payment of SHA claims for two months and reduced cash collections.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Kenya pushes for local medical innovations to transform healthcare

Kenya positions itself as a continental hub for digital health and medical innovations, as stakeholders intensify calls for homegrown solutions to tackle healthcare challenges.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Senate invites ICT experts to audit Kericho assembly electronic voting system

Senate Speaker Kingi directs ICT Authority to assign two IT experts to Kericho County Assembly legal team to verify if electronic voting occurred, and how many MCAs participated.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

KNH transforms lives through specialised surgical camp

KNH has successfully conducted a week-long specialised surgical camp that restored hope to patients through advanced reconstructive procedures.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

DPP cracks whip on corrupt governors

DPP orders prosecution of Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and ex-Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati over corruption-related offenses.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Senate remains weak 15 years after constitution, says Otiende Amollo

As Kenya marked 15 years since the promulgation of the Constitution, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo says Parliament has made some gains but the Senate remains weak.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

How technology is impacting conservation efforts in Africa

Three storytellers and technology experts have collaborated to utilise video games and virtual reality in raising awareness about conservation efforts in Africa.

By Sharon Wawira Kiburi 3 months ago