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Police raid Mombasa church, save 20 children and 7 adults from suspected cult
Amina Wako  |  Nov 03, 2025

Children and adults found living in deplorable conditions inside Zion Fire Anointing Ministries, authorities investigate suspected cult activities.

Kenya among nine nations leading regional push to strengthen health systems against climate change
Amina Wako  |  Nov 03, 2025

Kenya and eight partner countries are embedding climate resilience into their health systems through a World Bank–funded regional programme aimed at c...

Hurricane Melissa is a warning – why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard
The Conversation  |  Oct 31, 2025

What makes Melissa so alarming isn’t just its size and strength, but the speed with which it became so powerful. In a single day, it exploded from a m...

Turning food waste into energy key to climate goals, says UN report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2025

Global warming is primarily driven by coal, oil, and gas, which together account for nearly 68 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

NSE enforces strict shareholding regulations as Kenya’s capital markets soar 15 per cent
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The NSE urged investors to conduct due diligence when buying or selling its shares—whether for themselves or on behalf of clients—to avoid breaching t...

Kwale gears up for International Cycling Event, eyes tourism boost
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

The meeting focused on logistics, partnerships, and ways to ensure residents benefit directly from the competition.

UN warns global climate adaptation funds running dangerously low
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

While many nations are improving their climate adaptation plans, UNEP warns that the funding gap continues to widen at an alarming rate.

Kenya ranked 10th in Africa’s most attractive investment destinations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 29, 2025

The report also highlights Kenya's continued appeal as a technology and innovation hub, pointing to major investments by global giants such as Google,...

Garissa Municipality orders mechanics off Kismayu Road to protect acacia trees
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

Garissa Municipality gives roadside mechanics one week to vacate Kismayu Road after oil spills and waste threaten to wipe out the town’s iconic acacia...

Why countries struggle to ditch fossil fuels despite rising costs, decades of climate deals
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

Thirty years into global climate talks, the disconnect between promises and practices has never been so clear. The world is not on track to meet the P...

Explore earth in 2100: New online game lets you imagine the future
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

A game called The Flood Recovery Game is being used by researchers to identify disaster recovery gaps. It can also help policymakers create more compr...

Shimoni port welcomes first cruise ship, boosting Kwale County’s tourism revival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.

WMO warns of escalating climate risks, says CO₂ levels hit record high in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 24, 2025

The annual growth rate of CO₂ in the atmosphere tripled compared to the 1960s, reaching an alarming 3.5 parts per million (ppm) between 2023 and 2024,...

Kenya to tap into Senegal’s football success ahead of AFCON 2027 - Ruto
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 22, 2025

As Kenya gears up for AFCON 2027, the collaboration with Senegal could mark a turning point that transforms the nation’s football systems and leaves a...

Governor Achani orders crackdown on vandals sabotaging Kwale’s water infrastructure
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

She urged the police to intensify surveillance and arrest those involved in damaging public assets, emphasising that such acts not only waste public r...

Millions at risk as World Meteorological Organisation warns of gaps in early warnings
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

The WMO warns that millions remain unprotected from intensifying weather and climate disasters, urging governments and the private sector to close cri...

Renewables overtake coal in global electricity generation
DW News  |  Oct 18, 2025

In the first half of 2025, more electricity was generated from green sources than from coal. Solar and wind capacities are growing at a faster pace th...

Why are over 670 million people going hungry?
UN News  |  Oct 15, 2025

Conflict, climate change and inequality are all playing a role, but there are other reasons for what is known rather dryly as “food insecurity.”

Kenya’s stock market reaches major milestone with single-share trading
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The upgrade from “Restricted” to “Pass” now allows investors to trade in single shares, making the market more accessible to retail participants and b...

Kwale unveils Sh30 million TVET fund to empower youth, curb crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The Governor spoke after meeting a group of reformed youths in Diani who had renounced crime to pursue peaceful and productive ventures. The region ha...

Bold, diverse and unstoppable: Girls speak out amid a world in crisis
UN News  |  Oct 11, 2025

Nafisa from Ghana, 16, spoke up for girls “whose dreams are shaken by crisis”, such as a friend in a nearby village who had to leave school after conf...

Africa’s ‘great green wall’ is stalling: In Senegal very few planted areas show progress
The Conversation  |  Oct 11, 2025

Pledges at global summits attract media headlines, but do not always materialise. Often, only a small fraction of pledged funding reaches target count...

Africa launches first-ever climate commitment implementation index to track progress
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 10, 2025

Notably, Kenya ranked second in the inaugural Index rankings, with a score of 70.8, just behind Zimbabwe, which topped the list at 71.5.

Climate crisis imperils 43 per cent of world heritage sites, says IUCN
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

IUCN warns that climate change accelerates the spread of invasive species and disease, creating compounded risks for key ecosystems.

Kagwe and Oparanya push for digital coffee auction, target triple production
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The platform will allow buyers to participate in real-time across the world, a shift they say will bring transparency and fair pricing to a sector lon...

Kwale youth officers accused of laxity, poor performance in Government projects
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 07, 2025

Mvurya urged the officers to change their attitude and demonstrate competence, insisting that the ministry would not tolerate laziness or mediocrity.

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Climate finance should ensure fairness by empowering the most affected communities to adapt, receive compensation for losses, and benefit from strong...

World’s largest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, set for 2026 debut after historic launch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The launch involved a 12-hour operation in which 92 million gallons of water, equivalent to more than 140 Olympic-sized pools, were pumped into the dr...

Court summons ferry manager Bakari Gowa over 2019 Likoni tragedy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The case has also been clouded by controversy over missing CCTV footage. The court previously received only a partial recording, raising suspicions of...

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