Mombasa waste clean-up Stories

Mombasa taps youth groups to lead waste collection in new clean-up drive
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

The new model, set to begin on a trial basis from July 1, will see each CBO allocated a specific zone where they will be tasked with collecting solid...

Trump announces US strikes on Iran’s Fordo nuclear site, sparking global alarm
DW News  |  Jun 22, 2025

An Iranian official confirmed that part of the nuclear site in Fordo was attacked by "enemy airstrikes," according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency and IR...

State proposes mandatory inspections for vehicles older than four years in new rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to the ministry, the proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, are anchored in section 119 (g) of the Traffic Act. They aim t...

Court reinstates Isiolo County Assembly Clerk Salad Boru Guracha days after suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Justice Onesmus Makau ruled that the decision to remove him lacked due process and ordered a temporary injunction preserving his position pending furt...

Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran – A more threatening force could fill the vacuum
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Originally formed as a kind of personal guard for the supreme leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s fighting strength now rivals that of the...

Controversial televangelist Gilbert Deya of ‘miracle babies’ saga dies in Kisumu road crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

Nyanza Traffic Commander Peter Maina said the Toyota Noah Deya was driving, heading from Kisian towards Bondo, lost control and rammed into an oncomin...

Rwandan capital Kigali introduces modern road cleaning technology
The New Times  |  Jun 17, 2025

The vehicle has a method of cleaning roads without raising dust, by using a vacuum or suction system to remove dirt, debris, and loose materials from...

21 Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, warn of rising regional instability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

They denounced the strikes as violations of international law and the United Nations Charter, stressing the importance of respecting national sovereig...

New report warns of new global nuclear arms race as nations expand arsenals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

As of January 2025, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel collectively held an estima...

Isiolo County Clerk suspended for 30 days over corruption, abuse of office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Boru is said to have failed to provide monthly requisitions for April and May 2025 to the Controller of Budget and also failed to furnish the County A...

Government to proceed with construction of Uyombo Nuclear Plant amid environmental concerns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2025

Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura assured residents that stringent international safety protocols are being followed to safeguard both public he...

Kalembe Ndile and the Kariokor tyre men: A story of survival, skill and silent impact
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

Tyres aren’t made to be easily cut—they’re industrial-grade, built to withstand weather, friction, and heavy loads, which is exactly why Kalembe Ndile...

KRA defends new vehicles valuation list, citing economic shifts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 07, 2025

KRA noted that this will be the first revision to the list since 2019, adding that significant economic changes and technological advancements in the...

Car importers warn KRA's new valuation list will collapse market, cost jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

Other examples include the Toyota Probox jumping 91 per cent to over Sh3.3 million, while newer vehicles such as the Aiways U6 electric SUV are listed...

Madogashe residents in Garissa celebrate as clean water flows, ending decades-long crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2025

The Governor noted that the project features storage tanks with a capacity of 450,000 litres, plus an additional 250,000 litres at Waree Station, loca...

MUHURI pursues justice for families of two killed in Lamu crash involving KDF vehicle
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2025

MUHURI's Auma cited gaps in the ongoing investigations by the security agencies, adding that police have not fully involved the aggrieved families in...

KRA announces new valuation rules for used car imports from July 1, 2025
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 30, 2025

KRA announced that the revised CRSP schedule will be applied in determining the customs value of used motor vehicles brought into the country.

Scientists develop Sodium-Ion battery that charges to 80 per cent in six minutes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

This innovation offers a promising alternative to lithium-based batteries, leveraging the abundance and low cost of sodium to address critical challen...

High court bars DCI, DPP from arresting Malala over Kakamega chaos, grants anticipatory bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 28, 2025

Malala says he received information on plans to arrest him for hosting his DCP leader, Rigathi Gachagua, at his homecoming party in Kakamenga earlier...

Malala given 72 hours to appear before police over Kakamega chaos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

The incident was triggered when police disrupted Malala's planned homecoming event.

NTSA orders urgent PSV inspections over graffiti and safety violations, threatens penalties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

NTSA said some vehicles lack the official operational stickers and other identification marks issued by the authority, making it difficult to enforce...

Rwanda explores Vehicle-to-Grid technology to boost energy efficiency, adoption of electric vehicles
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

According to officials from Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), the initiative is part of the country's strategy to enhance energy efficie...

Gachagua to officially launch DCP party on June 3 at Kasarani stadium, 5,000 people expected at the event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

This comes just weeks after Gachagua, during a widely publicised event on May 15, publicly unveiled the name of the party and introduced a line-up of...

Ruto appoints new non-executive chairs for nuclear and ICT agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Ruto also named Lily Ng’ok as the non-executive chairperson of the board of the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) for a three...

Pakistan denies nuclear body meeting after offensive launched on India
Reuters  |  May 10, 2025

The worst fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals since 1999 has killed dozens of people on both sides and led to repeated calls for de-escalation f...

E-mobility drive: Kenya Power to install 45 EV charging stations across six counties
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

Additional chargers will be set up in Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa and Taita Taveta Counties, with six strategically placed within the Jomo...

Kilifi residents, leaders reject Uyombo Nuclear Power Plant project over safety fears
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro said the community had received extensive advice on the risks associated with nuclear energy and was now more opposed...

Political turncoats: Why Kenyan politicians only reveal the "truth" when out of power
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 28, 2025

Political analyst Kazungu Katana says that politicians must not be believed even if what they are revealing is true, because they are doing it for the...

Malala loses court battle to reclaim UDA Secretary-General position
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Monday overturned the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) decision that had temporarily reinstated Malala.

How to make your own homemade cleaning spray
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 26, 2025

Homemade cleaners not only save money but also cut down on harsh chemicals, offering safer options for families, especially those with young children...

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