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The public must obtain permits before transporting forest products, KFS warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The clarification came after a company in Sabatia, Vihiga County, questioned the legality of an arrest involving the transportation of bamboo.

DRC and Rwanda presidents agree to a ceasefire in eastern Congo during Qatar talks
Reuters  |  Mar 18, 2025

At Tuesday's meeting in Qatar, Tshisekedi and Kagame "agreed on the need to continue the discussions initiated in Doha in order to establish solid fou...

Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 200
Reuters  |  Mar 18, 2025

Strikes were reported in multiple locations, including northern Gaza, Gaza City and the Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah in central and southern G...

State issues 24-hour surrender ultimatum to illegal firearm holders in Samburu
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 14, 2025

Abdi said that the rise in insecurity in Samburu County, largely fuelled by the proliferation of illegal firearms, has been a growing concern since th...

Millions paid for Gikomba fire station, but no work done
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

In her latest financial report for 2023-2024, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the county paid Sh30,024,578 to the contractor, yet there i...

Illegal firearm holders in Kerio Valley given 24 hours to surrender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Recently, four people, including two pupils, were killed in separate bandit attacks in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties. A multi-agency security t...

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
Reuters  |  Mar 05, 2025

The reconstruction plan would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's"Middle...

Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates
Reuters  |  Mar 02, 2025

If agreed, the truce would halt fighting until the end of the Ramadan fasting period around March 31 and the Jewish Passover holiday around April 20.

Carelessly dropped cigarette caused fire at Nairobi National Park - CS Miano
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

The fire broke out in the Athi Basin area near Kitengela and was successfully contained through a coordinated multi-agency effort.

Kenya battles surge in wildfires as 180 blazes recorded in two months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

KFS officials warn that the fire season, driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, is expected to last until mid-March.

Fires in Nairobi and Ruma national parks persist as emergency teams battle to contain them
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Authorities suspect that the fires were caused by human activities such as discarded cigarettes, arson and honey harvesting, combined with extremely d...

Proposed law seeks to strengthen coordinated emergency response to fire outbreaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The proposed law also aims to modernise firefighting techniques by encouraging the use of advanced equipment and technology.

Fire breaks out at JKIA, airport operations not affected
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 21, 2025

Fire engines and police are at the scene battling the inferno.

Court quashes revocation of Jimi Wanjigi’s firearm licence, says DPP violated his rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

The case stemmed from Wanjigi’s arrest in August last year after the State accused him of illegally possessing an assortment of firearms.

Gaza ceasefire mediators fear breakdown of deal, Egyptian security sources say
Reuters  |  Feb 10, 2025

Hamas negotiators said U.S. guarantees for the ceasefire were no longer in place given a plan by President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians from...

Property worth millions destroyed in Eastleigh tyre shop fire
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 07, 2025

Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan urged the county government to investigate the root causes of the fires, including faulty gas cylinders an...

Consent agreement ends legal battle over Hillside Endarasha Academy's boarding facilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The case, which was filed by two NGOs and a human rights activist, was dropped following the school’s commitment to operate solely as a day institutio...

Kitui Village residents urge urgent action as rains delay ongoing road construction
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 31, 2025

The recent downpour flooded homes, soaking bedding and belongings, and preventing children from sleeping or attending school.

Fire risk warning issued for Northeastern Kenya as below-average rainfall expected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

The warning follows the aftermath of a devastating fire that ravaged over 600,000 acres in Isiolo County.

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