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Conservationists oppose plan to carve up Imenti Forest for State lodge, airstrip

The Green Belt Movement has strongly condemned a proposal to construct a State lodge, airstrip and golf course within Imenti Forest in Meru County.
By Leeroy Wuone 2026-06-05 15:35:05
The Kenyan government, through the National Anti-FGM Board, has intensified efforts to curb high FGM prevalence in Isiolo County.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-26 14:34:56
Turkana leaders in Isiolo have demanded medical insurance and improved welfare for National Police Reservists, citing neglect, lack of compensation and rising casualties in anti-bandit operations.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-20 13:02:32
Businesses in Meru suffered heavy losses as protests disrupted operations, with police sealing off roads, engaging demonstrators, and several shops being looted.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-19 15:20:43
Business activities in Isiolo were disrupted as residents staged protests over the disappearance of hawker George Gitonga, while accusing security agencies of failing to act swiftly.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-05-19 12:22:18
Protests erupted across Ukambani as transport operators and residents took to the streets over rising fuel prices, paralysing towns like Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.
By Standard Team 2026-05-19 09:00:00
Meru University VC Romanus Odhiambo has urged every Kenyan to plant at least 300 trees annually to support the government’s target of 15 billion trees by 2032.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-18 06:00:00
Residents of Syokimau have been urged to remain calm but vigilant following reports of a hyena sighting near residential estates on Sunday evening. 
By Okumu Modachi 2026-05-13 10:47:36
Murkomen has said more than 3,000 illegal firearms are in the hands of criminals blamed for cattle rustling, banditry and other insecurity incidents in Northern and Eastern parts of the country.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-11 11:05:13
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has issued a demand notice to Governor Mutuma, requiring him to retract and apologise for the utterances made against her.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-11 10:44:37
Kanyambu regretted that majority of the youth, particularly in Machakos County, who had no means of survival, could find their way through the Sacco which could help shape their lives. 
By Victor Nzuma 2026-05-10 15:31:02
According to the agency, the suspects, who had been under surveillance for days, were intercepted by its multi-agency ditched their consignment and motorcycles before fleeing into the bushes.
By Selina Mutua 2026-05-08 12:13:51