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In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.
Several attempts to resolve the issue through official channels failed, leaving local families without formal recognition of their ancestral holdings.
CS Barasa has petitioned the National Assembly seeking approval to regularise the settlements in South Nandi, Turbo, Mt Elgon, and Kakamega forests.
Governor Johnson Sakaja clarified that these demolitions were carried out by national government agencies.
Delays in compensation have continued to draw criticism, with landowners and Senators questioning the slow pace of settlements for properties acquired...
Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasised that riparian laws must be strictly followed to safeguard lives while ensuring that any affected residents receive...
Justice Mugo Kamau ruled that eucalyptus must be at least 30 metres away from rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, streams, ponds, and oceans, and 10 metres...
To assist families with resettlement and other essential needs, the government has announced a fundraiser to be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, a...
Cabinet scraps interest and penalties on Sh12.3 billion in land loans, giving thousands of settlers a chance to secure title deeds, invest in agricult...
In his detailed judgment, Justice Mwita held that although no actual violation had yet occurred, the steps taken by the State posed a credible threat...
Forest ecosystems such as the Congo Basin, the Guinean forests and Africa’s dryland forests are disappearing rapidly.
The payment must be made within six months from October 28, 2025, with a stern warning that failure to comply could lead to the commission’s chief exe...
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said multi-agency search and recovery operations are ongoing, while medical and psychosocial support continues fo...
Speaking on Friday during a protest at the Raya village, Mumin Gedi Ahmed, chairman of the Raya site community, said residents were "coerced into givi...
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a statement on Saturday, said the response involves multiple agencies and community partners working together...
The land, Ruiru/Kiu Block 3/1372, measuring approximately 3.977 hectares (nine acres), was originally set aside for the construction of a secondary sc...
Mwaura emphasised that the Government is fully committed to mobilising personnel, equipment, and specialised units to sustain recovery efforts during...
The Committee urged citizens to avoid flooded roads, rivers and bridges, to move away from steep slopes and low-lying areas, to cooperate with evacuat...
The report further underscores that land degradation is not merely an environmental issue but a global development challenge that touches every aspect...
Thirteen others recuperating at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), the government has confirmed.
Tobias Alando noted that businesses across the region operate in environments shaped by different political regimes and changing government policies.
With heavy rains expected to persist across the country in the coming weeks, experts warn that similar disasters may occur, raising fears of further w...
The contempt proceedings stem from a petition filed by the Parklands Residents Association, accusing the county of ignoring court directives to stop i...
Four more bodies were recovered on Monday, bringing the total confirmed deaths to 32, as rescue teams battle heavy rains and blocked roads.
Crew aboard the Stolt Sagaland repelled four armed attackers off the Somali coast, the first suspected piracy incident in the region since 2024.
Bitok said the government has rolled out measures to support students affected by the tragedy, particularly those due to sit for national examinations...
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich said the Sunday night incident was triggered by persistent torrential rains.
Africa is home to some of the world’s most innovative community-led and nature-based climate adaptation strategies, yet they remain underfunded. South...
As the death toll climbs to 29, emergency responders from the Ministries of Interior, Defence and Health are working round the clock to save lives and...
In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said the short rains have intensified in several parts of the country, resulting in tragic loss of life, inju...
