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Witness recounts how Mackenzie lured followers to Shakahola, away from public scrutiny
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 03, 2025

The witness said he was given a motorcycle which he used to transport bodies to their mass burial sites.

Culture and fitness: Finding the perfect gym for Muslim women
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 02, 2025

Embracing fitness as a Muslim woman comes with unique challenges, but having the right approach, it is achievable.

Miraa farmers struggle to sell produce as traders reject new prices in Kagwe's directive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The government had set new prices after negotiations, with Grade 1 miraa expected to sell at Sh1,300 per kilogram, Grade 2 at Sh700 and Allele at Sh1,...

Government extends ban on export of in-shell macadamia as harvesting season begins
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

New measures include mandatory inspections at customs points and strict enforcement against poor-quality nuts being reintroduced into the market.

The mobility photobook: Archiving Somali and its diasporic legacies through gender
Mohamed Mohamud  |  Feb 25, 2025

By amplifying the voices of the marginalised and showcasing the positive portrayal of Somalis worldwide, the platform challenges prevailing stereotype...

MPs reject Sh150 million request for Bomas of Kenya staff relocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

The PS further told the committee that the department had been allocated Sh3.54 billion for the Financial Year 2025-2026 against its requirement of Sh...

Mutahi Kagwe calls for increased funding to sustain key agricultural programmes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi questioned the distribution of maize driers, urging the ministry to prioritise high maize-producing regions.

Agriculture CS Kagwe calls for 10-year jail time for sellers of fake fertiliser and seeds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kagwe insisted on collaborating with Parliament to introduce legislative measures that protect farmers from fraudulent suppliers.

FAO report shows nearly 80 per cent of Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without urgent action, FAO warns that food insecurity and malnutrition will continue to rise, making the goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 increasingly diff...

New miraa prices expected to improve farmers’ livelihoods, expand crop's farming
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

CS Kagwe explained that the government is committed to addressing market access challenges and opening new export opportunities for Kenyan miraa.

Government reviews sugarcane prices upwards after uproar from farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The new prices were effective on Monday, February 10, 2025, as announced by Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono.

At least 4.4 million people in Somalia face starvation as drought worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The crisis is already forcing families to leave their homes in search of food, water, and medical aid, raising concerns about displacement and worseni...

AFA crackdown targets malpractices threatening Kenya's macadamia industry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

AFA has announced intensified surveillance in macadamia-growing regions, processing facilities, and export points.

Lamu unveils first-ever recreation park in bid to boost tourism and trade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 04, 2025

The beautification project is expected to not only provide locals with a serene space for relaxation but also attract more tourists, boosting local bu...

Reclaiming narratives: African storytelling as a path to justice and reparations
Global Voices  |  Jan 28, 2025

Writers like Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have been acclaimed worldwide, setting African stories on the stage within global literary cir...

Rwanda seeks to combat malnutrition by increasing iron and zinc levels in Irish potatoes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Initial results from the trials show that the potatoes yield approximately 20 tonnes per hectare.

Kalro launches digitised soil testing programme to boost agricultural productivity
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 20, 2025

Trained agri-preneurs will visit farms, collect soil data using mobile devices, and transmit it to Kalro laboratories for comprehensive analysis.

Pastoralist communities urged to adopt modern agriculture amid climate change
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 17, 2025

The school project has been successful since inception and will be extended to many ASAL schools where parents were grappling with the impacts of drou...

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