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Dutch government confirms receiving over 300 emails from Kenyans opposing planned monarchs' visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking on behalf of the Government Information Service, acknowledged awareness of the reported human rights v...

How free emergency medical services are saving lives in Nairobi slums riddled with poverty, violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 12, 2025

Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.

Netherlands’ King and Queen scheduled for state visit to Kenya in March
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

According to the Royal House, the visit highlights the strong relations and growing cooperation between Kenya and the Netherlands. The Netherlands aim...

At least 69 migrants killed in shipwreck off Morocco on deadly route to Spain
Reuters  |  Dec 27, 2024

A record 10,457 people - or nearly 30 people a day - died attempting to reach Spain this year from all routes, according to the report.

Former DO loses Sh5 million, prime property to state in land grabbing case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 14, 2024

The former administrator lost the tussle over the land to the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) which had sued him together with a hotel.

Neglect hurts northern frontier's chances of proving its potential - Wajir South MP
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 09, 2024

The world today is looking at food security as the number one agenda yet we have neglected 80 per cent of this country agriculturally.

Death toll in Uganda landslide that buried several villages rises to 28
Reuters  |  Dec 03, 2024

Since October, unusually heavy rains have triggered widespread flooding and landslides in some areas of Uganda.

Death toll in Uganda landslide rises to 17, dozens of homes buried
Reuters  |  Nov 30, 2024

The area where the landslide occurred is mountainous and has experienced similar disasters in the past, including an avalanche in 2010 that killed at...

Fifteen dead, more than 100 missing in Uganda landslide
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

At least 40 households were completely buried, the Uganda Red Cross Society said in a statement, while others were partially damaged.

Congo landslide kills at least nine people, most of them children
Reuters  |  Nov 24, 2024

A local civil society group said seven homes had been swept away and 31 damaged, putting the death toll at 10.

Concerns raised as indigenous fish species in Lamu's freshwater lake dwindle
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2024

The lake is also impacted by overgrazing and sand harvesting, pollution, and competition for its resources pitting farmers against pastoralists.

Ministry of Lands urges Kenyans to pick title deeds uncollected since 2015
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

Affected people have been urged to cross-check their names to confirm if they are on the list released by the ministry.

Mombasa CEC granted Sh1 million anticipatory bond in abduction, gang rape case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2024

Justice Kagendo directed that the investigation be completed within six months, noting that the same bond terms should apply to any similar cases.

UK cedes Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius, retains Diego Garcia airbase
Reuters  |  Oct 04, 2024

A non-binding resolution in the UN General Assembly in 2019 said Britain should give up control of the archipelago.

CS Duale urges UNHCR to address deforestation in Kenya's refugee camps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2024

This practice according to the CS, concentrated around refugee camps, has persisted for many years, threatening the already fragile ecosystem in Kenya...

Ministry of Lands seeks Sh35 billion to digitise records countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

Digitising land information is seen as crucial for ensuring transparency within the ministry.

Court allows DCI to detain six men suspected of robbing passengers in Nairobi
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 19, 2024

Most of the cases were reported at the Parklands Police Station in Westlands Sub-County and one at the Shauri Moyo Police Station in Kamukunji.

NEMA maps out 12,300 wetlands nationwide for conservation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2024

This follows President William Ruto's order last year that wetlands and water towers across the country should be secured and gazetted.

Uganda garbage landslide death toll rises to 26, 39 missing
Reuters  |  Aug 14, 2024

The landslide followed torrential rains that have battered parts of the East African country in recent weeks, triggering extensive flooding and damage...

Acting police boss Masengeli makes changes at DCI's Lands Fraud Unit
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 14, 2024

Masengeli has approved the deployment of Assistant Inspector General of Police Juma Mashua as the head of the Unit.

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