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Ultimate guide to selecting the perfect scented candle for your home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 12, 2025

One of the most crucial factors in selecting a quality scented candle is understanding the different types of wax and their health implications.

KWS proposes free park entry for elderly, PWDs and tourism workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

According to the proposals, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons living with disabilities would enjoy free entry.

State Department for Wildlife spent Sh1.2 billion on legal fees, neglected key projects - CoB report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The CoB report concedes with a petition filed in the National Assembly by a lobby group requesting an audit of the department’s public fund utilisatio...

Rwanda, DRC commit to fast-track full implementation of June peace agreement
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The move forms part of a series of measures aimed at ensuring adherence to the peace accord, also referred to as the Washington Accord, which commits...

South Africa leads global push for Gaza justice as Israeli general cancels visit
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 01, 2025

Retired Maj. Gen. Doron Almog, now head of the Jewish Agency for Israel, had been scheduled to meet the local Jewish community but called off the visi...

KWS translocates rhinos from Lewa, Meru parks to Loisaba Conservancy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 30, 2025

The rhinos were translocated from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Meru National Park, two critical strongholds under KWS oversight, during a 10-day oper...

Two men detained over Sh10 million rhino horn trafficking syndicate
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 29, 2025

Prosecuting counsel Allan Mulama told the court that investigators from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) required more time to subject the horns to DN...

African governance slumps, Kenya stagnates in new global index
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 27, 2025

Kenya, once showing gradual improvement, has now plateaued, remaining stuck at position 94 in the 2025 rankings, the same spot it held in 2024.

Climate change: How global water crisis could cost trillions
DW News  |  Aug 26, 2025

A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and po...

Reprieve for women struggling with infertility as committee backs reproductive technology Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2025

If passed by Parliament, it will bring comprehensive regulation to Kenya’s assisted reproductive technology sector, offering renewed hope to many fami...

How to make a nutritious Mediterranean breakfast for the whole family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

Unlike heavy, fried breakfasts common in many cultures, a Mediterranean breakfast is light but nourishing. It focuses on natural, unprocessed foods th...

State tightens Maasai Mara rules after viral footage showed tourists blocking wildebeest migration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The directives follow a viral footage showing tourists blocking wildebeests during the ongoing Great Migration, sparking outrage.

Wildlife at risk: TikTok sellers caught peddling endangered species in West Africa
The Conversation  |  Aug 20, 2025

If left unchecked, online wildlife sales risk accelerating species declines, increasing the spread of zoonotic disease, and ultimately harming communi...

President Ruto refers Wildlife Conservation Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The legislation aims to ensure that people living along water bodies are entitled to compensation for interactions with these specified wildlife speci...

KUCCPS reopens portal for KMTC September 2025 intake
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

Students have until August 28, 2025, to apply via the KUCCPS student portal and secure a spot in their preferred courses.

House hunting in Nairobi: How to avoid scams, hidden costs and disappointment
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

From countless site visits and exaggerated listings to hidden costs and misleading photos, finding a decent place to live can feel like a full-time jo...

Kenya, Tanzania step up push for region's first transboundary marine Ramsar site
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 11, 2025

Dr Omondi emphasised that the site’s creation would not displace residents or interfere with their daily economic activities, noting instead that it w...

Somali Council of Elders secretary general shot multiple times in Isiolo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

The attack is reported to have happened at around 8:00 pm, shortly after Mzee Idle Hassan left evening prayers, leaving the community deeply unsettled...

Tensions flare as Kwale leaders demand removal of KWS from Diani-Chale Marine Reserve management
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2025

Tensions flared in Ukunda after a public forum organised by KWS to discuss proposed changes to park entry fees was abruptly cut short following strong...

Kilifi set to phase out KWS' control of Malindi and Watamu marine parks - Governor Mung’aro
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

Governor Gideon Mung’aro said plans are underway to phase out KWS’ control of the two marine parks and transition operations to county management.

Two Burundian nationals charged over Sh12 million ivory haul in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 05, 2025

The accused, Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius, appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo, where they faced charges relating to...

Nine foods and things you should never put in your microwave
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 02, 2025

Avoiding these microwave mistakes will keep your kitchen and your health safe. That quick snack is not worth a fire, an explosion, or a dose of melted...

France urges EU to pressure Israel on two-state solution after pledging to recognise Palestine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

Speaking at a United Nations meeting on Monday aimed at addressing the conflict, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the EU to take decisiv...

Elephants kill herder in Kitui as cases of human-wildlife conflict rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

Residents of Kyuso and surrounding areas say cases of wild animals invading farmlands and settlements have become increasingly common.

Nairobi Woodley Estate residents decry illegal eviction and harassment by goons, demand police intervention
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

The tenants say court orders meant to protect them from eviction are being ignored, leading to violent break-ins and mounting insecurity.

Somali culture, wildlife and hospitality draw tourists to Garissa’s Bulla Adey village
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 27, 2025

The village, previously untouched by tourism, is now beginning to attract travellers seeking authenticity and willing to brave the area’s harsh weathe...

Livestock and lions make uneasy neighbours: How a fence upgrade helped protect domestic and wild animals in Tanzania
The Conversation  |  Jul 27, 2025

In a few of the world’s human-wildlife conflict systems, where data exist to assess spillover effects, there is evidence that detrimental spillovers d...

Egypt snubs US offer on Nile dam over condition to relocate Gazans to Rafah
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 23, 2025

The GERD dispute, already fraught with legal, environmental, and sovereignty concerns, now finds itself entangled in the broader complexities of Middl...

US announces withdrawal from UNESCO again, citing "misalignment with national interests"
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 22, 2025

The US State Department said the agency's decision to admit "the State of Palestine" as a full member contradicts US foreign policy and has encouraged...

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