Modogashe Stories

High court halts planned removal and replacement of Modogashe chief
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 07, 2025

Justice Byram Ongaya of the Employment and Labor Relations Court (ELC) stopped the ouster and restrained the Ministry of Interior and its agents from...

Government announces new strict measures on LPG refilling, licensing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.

Climate change: 2024 caps 'decade of deadly heat', UN says
DW News  |  Dec 31, 2024

Climate change is driven by the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases caused by the continued burning of fossil fuels.

Police arrest Senator Omtatah, several other activists during anti-abduction demos
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

Senator Omtatah vowed to return to the streets if those abducted were not released.

Anti-abduction demos: Protesters clash with police as demonstrations take off in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

A tense atmosphere engulfed the city streets where the protesters were gathered as police on several occasions tried to stop the protests without succ...

Kenya to switch to LPG for cooking in public schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

This transition is expected to significantly reduce the use of firewood, reducing environmental degradation and improving air quality for students and...

EAGOL launches campaign across East Africa to reduce accidents caused by driver fatigue
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2024

To encourage safer driving habits, EAGOL is leveraging its mobile app to reward drivers with points redeemable for fuel, airtime, and refreshments.

Embakasi fire tragedy: Proprietor of gas plant, employee, charged with manslaughter
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Kimathi and Mutie are also charged with unlawfully operating a bulk liquefied petroleum gas storage facility without a valid licenc

Ex-OLA Commander signs peace agreement with Oromia regional government
Amina Wako  |  Dec 06, 2024

Sagni during a press briefing on December 6, revealed that the agreement would take effect within two days.

Kenyans using cooking gas more despite rising prices, KNBS report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

Cooking gas, though considered cleaner than traditional biomass fuels like firewood and charcoal, remains inaccessible to many Kenyans due to its cost...

Countries to update green pledges by February 2025 as current ones fall short
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2024

Kenya's latest 2020 update was classified among the most ambitious pledges and was submitted to the NDC Registry held by UNFCCC.

Governors call for clear guidelines on electricity and gas distribution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Governor Mohamud stressed the need for both clear roles and adequate funding to ensure that county governments can meet the energy needs of their popu...

SHA to decide future of former NHIF employees within six months 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

SHA has previously stated that it has a staff establishment of 500 employees approved by the PSC and plans to advertise these positions by the end of...

State pleads with hospitals to join SHIF as pressure to deliver increases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Robert Ingasira, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Friday stated that the government emphasised the need for...

Fire engulfs houses in Mukuru Kwa Reuben as gas cylinders explode
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

This latest incident adds to the growing worries over the increasing number of fire-related disasters in Nairobi's informal settlements, leaving many...

Over 20 Eastleigh families left homeless after gas cylinder explosion sparks fire
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 21, 2024

The residents of the affected houses, along with neighbours, attempted to put out the fire, but their efforts were hampered by a lack of firefighting...

Mozambique police clash with opposition protesters after disputed election
Reuters  |  Oct 21, 2024

Early results of the Mozambique election show that the ruling party, Frelimo, is set for another win. Opposition candidates say the poll was rigged.

Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria
Reuters  |  Oct 17, 2024

Villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the spillage, resulting in a fire that engulfed the area, reportedly leading to many deaths.

UNICEF's borehole project offers relief to water-starved Madogashe town
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 11, 2024

Residents of Madogashe have survived on water from hand-dug shallow wells in the nearby Togweine seasonal riverbed.

From kitchen to workshop: How craftsmen are revolutionising sculpture polishing using gas cylinders
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 25, 2024

The soft, controllable heat allows Peter to reveal subtle textures and nuances in each piece, enhancing the depth and richness of the colours.

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