Kenya Forest Service,KFS,Turbo Forest Stories

MPs outline conditions before forests can be degazetted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Section 34 of the Act allows Parliament to revoke the registration of public forests following a petition.

Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains
UN News  |  Nov 27, 2025

Puntland is among the worst-affected areas, where authorities estimate that nearly one million people need support, including 130,000 in immediate lif...

Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder shocks court, seeks plea deal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The victim’s family lawyer, Duncan Osoro, told the judge that Farida’s relatives must be consulted before any arrangement is considered.

Kenya criticises ‘over-judicialisation’ after East African Court of Justice blocks EU trade deal
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 27, 2025

The suspension will remain in place as judges examine a petition alleging Kenya failed to adequately consult fellow EAC members before sealing the dea...

Ramaphosa hits back after Trump says South Africa won’t be invited to 2026 G20 summit
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 27, 2025

Pretoria responded with unusual sharpness. President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a lengthy statement calling Trump's remarks "regrettable," stressing that...

Long Covid’s lasting damage: Why many South Africans still struggle with fatigue, anxiety and memory loss
The Conversation  |  Nov 26, 2025

Research during lockdowns showed increased rates of domestic violence and psychological distress, particularly among people of lower socioeconomic sta...

Harambee Starlets fall 2–1 to Algeria in WAFCON warm-up friendly
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 26, 2025

Despite the defeat, Kenya showed encouraging signs ahead of their return to the continental stage at WAFCON 2026.

Africa’s agricultural exports are losing ground: Four key interventions that could lift sector again
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

Africa’s agribusiness sector embodies the continent’s untapped potential for structural transformation.

Landmark French ruling against TotalEnergies sets stage for major African climate lawsuits
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

Overall, the ruling shows that misleading “green” or “carbon-neutral” claims could lead to legal action in African courts.

Kiambu’s green gold: Limuru tea estates becoming top destination for tourists and influencers
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2025

As the number of visitors grows, investors are gradually converting parts of the tea estates into wedding venues, while new hotels, such as the Cabin...

Suspect fails in bid to halt investigations into alleged car theft scheme
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 26, 2025

Waweru had moved to court, arguing that the vehicle—impounded during the investigations—was being unlawfully detained by officers.

African Commission hails Côte d’Ivoire’s move to protect displaced populations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

By granting formal refugee status, Côte d’Ivoire has strengthened protections against the forced return of people to unsafe conditions.

Clinical officers stage protest over delayed reforms, unpaid dues in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

The clinicians noted that the persistent delays have undermined their morale and affected service delivery in public health facilities across the regi...

Oxfam report: 125 Kenyans hold more wealth than 42.6 million citizens
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

Nearly half of Kenya’s population survives on less than Sh130 a day, with the number of people living in extreme poverty rising to seven million since...

Report: Civic space in Kenya shrinking, citizens face restrictions on expression and assembly
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The assessment was conducted to provide insights for key stakeholders and policymakers at local, national, regional, and international levels to guide...

Government orders crackdown on counterfeit and poor-quality medicines in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

To address staffing gaps, Duale announced plans to hire 45 additional officers under the World Bank-supported Health Emergency Preparedness, Response...

Mediheal founder Swarup Mishra faces properties auction over loans
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 26, 2025

Among them is a 0.5336-hectare parcel under Mediheal Hospital and Fertility Centre Ltd, currently operating as a hospital

Kenya signs Sh24 billion China loan to launch modern intelligent transport system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

According to a statement from the National Treasury, the ITS project is a key component of Kenya’s integrated transport management framework.

AG advises Treasury CS to halt Sh50 e-Citizen convenience fee following High Court order
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 26, 2025

The advisory comes in the wake of a ruling by the Court of Appeal last week, which rejected an application by the government seeking to suspend the en...

Court of Appeal postpones hearing on constitutionality of Health Acts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 26, 2025

Court of Appeal Judges Francis Tuiyot, Abida Ali Aroni and Lydia Achode allowed an application to adjourn the case to allow the Kenya Medical Practiti...

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared for 2026 World Cup opener despite three-match ban
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 26, 2025

Ronaldo, 40, was sent off in Portugal’s penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on November 13 for swinging an elbow at defend...

International Rescue Committee warns millions at risk as drought intensifies across Northern Somalia
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The IRC warns that without immediate and expanded humanitarian action, malnutrition rates could surge, putting millions of lives at risk.

Kenya wants China to remove tariffs on coffee, tea, avocados as trade imbalance persists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...

UN says rebuilding Gaza will cost Sh 9.1 trillion as Palestinian economy nears collapse
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 26, 2025

The UN estimates that rebuilding homes, roads, hospitals, and other basic services in Gaza will cost more than Sh 9.1 trillion ($70 billion) and will...

Uganda stops granting refugee status to nationals from Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 26, 2025

He clarified that the government will not revoke refugee status from those who have already obtained it, but will not accept new arrivals from the aff...

Somali Region frees ‘121 unlawfully detained’ people, ‘pardons’ two jailed journalists, Rights Commission says
Addis Standard  |  Nov 26, 2025

On 17 May 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that at least seven journalists were arrested across Ethiopia in April, shortly af...

Gor Mahia seeks Mashemeji Derby postponement over venue hitch
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 26, 2025

In a statement signed by Secretary General Nicanor Arum, Gor Mahia confirmed they were unable to secure a stadium for the derby.

IOM launches global campaign to support human trafficking survivors
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The campaign dubbed "Anyone a Victim" aims to bring survivor stories to the forefront, encouraging global support for efforts that help people regain...

Sudanese army says it repelled paramilitary forces' attack after unilateral truce declaration
XINHUA  |  Nov 26, 2025

In a statement, the SAF said it had killed a number of RSF field commanders and hundreds of fighters, seized several combat vehicles, and destroyed ot...

Sudan ceasefire bid in limbo as army chief Abdel Fattah rejects Trump proposal while RSF agrees
DW News  |  Nov 26, 2025

The latest truce proposal, presented on behalf of the US, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, has not been released publicly.

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