Abel Kiprop Bitok Stories

Abel Bitok accused of leading abduction unit denies claims, calls for DCI probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

Bitok, who has denied allegations linking him to an alleged government abduction unit, claims the posts have tarnished his reputation and endangered h...

Secret unit behind abductions operates from CBD building - Gachagua
Amina Wako  |  Dec 27, 2024

The former deputy president threatened to reveal the identity of the building and the full details of those involved if they did not dismantle the uni...

Mining PS unveils roadmap for reopening of Dabel gold mines in Marsabit
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths. 

Authority issues new guidelines for importing GMO animal feeds in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Applications for the importation of such products will be processed within 30 days if they fall under Section 28 of the Biosafety Act.

Abandoned quarries pose significant threats in Lamu's remote island of Manda-Maweni
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2024

NEMA has now raised concern over the large number of abandoned quarries in the expansive village.

Four dead, seven injured after Marsabit gold mine collapses
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 16, 2024

The eleven were part of hundreds of illegal miners who Sunday evening sneaked into the guarded mine that is part of the 13 that were closed down by th...

Humanitarian efforts continue as Somalia grapples with effects of Gu rains
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 03, 2024

At least 201,000 people in 36 districts have been reached with unconditional cash transfers, food and non-food items, cholera prevention and awareness...

EU Ambassador to Madagascar expelled for criticising castration law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2024

The law, approved by the Malagasy parliament in early February, sanctions both chemical and surgical castration for individuals convicted of sexually...

Concern over rising human smuggling cases in Marsabit
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 27, 2024

Many of them access the country via the porous Kenya-Ethiopia border disguised as visitors without required travel documents.

State bans unlicensed mining in Migori after deaths of 6 people
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2024

A similar move may follow in the Kom area of Isiolo County where the regional security Committee was ordered to assess its security and safety and rep...

Mombasa begins identification process for artisanal, small-scale miners
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 21, 2024

The move aims to gather data on their population, equipment usage, registration status, and adherence to statutory regulations and guidelines.

Joyous Mogadishu cheers Galmudug's historic football triumph
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 29, 2024

Celebratory fire engulfed Mogadishu as thousands of Galmudug State fans poured into the streets of the city to celebrate winning their first Inter-Sta...

Somalia inter-state football finals postponed due to security concerns
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 27, 2024

Inter-State final between Galmudug and Hirshabele posponed to 29 January, 2024.

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