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Nairobi County on spot as gas explosion in Huruma kills eight, leaves 80 families homeless
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

The victims have now accused emergency services from Nairobi County of responding slowly, despite a fire station being located nearby.

Gaza ceasefire talks advance as Hamas accepts key terms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

In its statement, Hamas said it had carried out detailed consultations with its leadership, Palestinian factions, and mediators.

European countries condemn Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla, demand safety of citizens
XINHUA  |  Oct 03, 2025

The GSF, comprising some 50 vessels with over 500 volunteers from more than 40 countries, aims to challenge Israel's naval blockade and deliver food a...

Mandera equips firefighters with advanced skills in emergency preparedness
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 03, 2025

Designed to sharpen the team’s skills, the training introduced modern techniques and hands-on strategies to improve disaster response and rescue opera...

From smoke and suffering to hope: Eco-friendly stoves transform women’s lives in Marsabit
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 01, 2025

With desertification worsening in Marsabit and other arid regions, reducing dependence on woodfuel is increasingly urgent — both for the environment a...

South Africa’s Julius Malema convicted for firing gun at 2018 rally
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 01, 2025

The charges stem from a widely circulated video showing Malema firing between 14 and 15 live rounds into the air while on stage before 20,000 supporte...

Wildfires burn over 30 per cent of Etosha National Park in Namibia
XINHUA  |  Sep 30, 2025

The Etosha National Park is a major tourist destination in Namibia, drawing thousands of visitors annually to see its wildlife and salt pan landscape.

Namibia contains massive Etosha Park wildfire after devastating 34 per cent of reserve
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 29, 2025

The full extent of the damage remains unclear, but preliminary reports indicate that at least nine antelopes were killed.

Namibia deploys hundreds of soldiers as wildfire ravages Etosha National Park
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 28, 2025

Reports indicate that the fire, which broke out on September 22, has already consumed about 34 per cent of the 22,270-square-kilometre park, home to a...

Four officers linked to illegal arms, ammunition trade arrested
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The arrests announced by the DCI on Saturday followed weeks of investigations by the Operations Support Unit, which had been tracking the officers ove...

Kenya extradites Ivorian ex-UN staffer wanted in US over firearms smuggling plot
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

The DPP said Bile Jean Philippe Assemian, a former UN staff member, conspired with accomplices to buy firearms in the US—mainly in Ohio and Maryland—i...

27 more firearms surrendered in Tot in Kerio Valley disarmament operation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

According to the NPS, the milestone reflects the goodwill and commitment of residents and peace stakeholders determined to end the cycle of violence t...

Ruto urges Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and UN support for Haiti peace mission
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

President Ruto stressed that the suffering of innocent people cannot be ignored, urging all parties to pursue a credible political process to achieve...

Families of 21 boys killed in Hillside dorm fire sue state and school for negligence, cite violation of right to life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Parents accuse them of negligence, dereliction of duty and failing to enforce safety standards in schools, arguing that the September 5, 2024, tragedy...

How Kiambu’s fire academy is transforming Kenya’s disaster response, creating jobs abroad
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 23, 2025

A quiet but significant shift in fire preparedness is underway in Kiambu County at the Fire and Rescue Training Centre, which operates in partnership...

Community devastated after fire claims child’s life, destroys homes in Kamukunji’s Kinyago Kanuku
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 22, 2025

The fire broke out around 10 am, rapidly tearing through the tightly packed, flammable makeshift homes and filling the air with thick smoke for over t...

Fire guts several houses at Kanuku informal settlement in Kamukunji’s California Ward
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 22, 2025

Videos seen by The Eastleigh Voice showed flames spreading rapidly through the densely populated area as residents attempted to save their belongings.

MP Yusuf Hassan donates food, blankets to victims of three Kamukunji fire incidents
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 20, 2025

MP Yusuf Hassan assured the victims that assistance would not end with the initial distribution of food and blankets. He said his office was in touch...

Ten illegal firearms surrendered in Kerio Valley as part of ongoing disarmament efforts
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 17, 2025

This voluntary surrender, carried out under the umbrella of the National Police Service, is part of a broader operation to rid the valley of illegal w...

Black wattle as firewood: How South African communities are putting invasive species to work
The Conversation  |  Sep 13, 2025

The black wattle is an invasive Australian tree that arrived in South Africa in 1871. It was originally introduced in plantations to create shade and...

TIFA survey: Firewood still Kenya’s top cooking fuel despite rising LPG use
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The study revealed sharp urban-rural contrasts, with 66 per cent of city households using LPG compared to just 23 per cent in rural areas.

West Pokot residents surrender illegal firearms
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 10, 2025

Among the surrendered weapons were an FN rifle with one round of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle with four rounds.

Air pollution is on the rise – but not everywhere, says UN weather agency
UN News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The UN is leading efforts to tackle household air pollution which is one of the world’s greatest public health threats and particularly harmful for ch...

At least 21,000 children disabled due to Israel's war on Gaza - UN
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 04, 2025

According to CRPD, displacement orders issued by Israel in Gaza have posed challenges for vulnerable groups, particularly those with hearing and visua...

Biogas and clean stoves transform cooking in Kilifi, reducing smoke-related illnesses
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 03, 2025

County leaders are urging households—especially women, who bear the brunt of traditional cooking methods—to embrace the change.

Student suspended, slapped with Sh16,800 fine for possessing chewing gum
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

Her mother, Virginia Mawewu, said the gum was left in the bag by accident and that her daughter immediately admitted the mistake.

Property worth millions destroyed as fire razes shops at Yare Business Park in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 23, 2025

While some shopkeepers suffered heavy losses, the majority managed to remove their goods before the flames spread. However, they now face the challeng...

Aid workers accuse NGOs of 'whitewashing' Israel's Gaza war
DW News  |  Aug 23, 2025

Several international NGOs have limited their language and advocacy on the topic of Gaza, a DW investigation found. They fear that Israel might otherw...

UK to pay Sh520 million compensation to over 7,720 Laikipia fire victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

The settlement comes after a lengthy legal battle over damages caused by a fire reportedly started during a British military training exercise, which...

Antonio Guterres renews ceasefire appeal as Israel intensifies assault on Gaza
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 21, 2025

According to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), the Israeli army has been issuing evacuation orders across wide areas of Jabalya, using quadcopters t...

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