Grasslands and Savannahs Stories

Humans lived in African rainforests 150,000 years ago, far earlier than believed -new research
The Conversation  |  Apr 24, 2025

These discoveries suggest that humans were able to live in rainforest before they left Africa, the home of our species. Until now, though, the oldest...

Nairobi Assembly mourns Kariobangi North MCA Munuve, outspoken accountability champion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Munuve's boldness was perhaps most visible in 2023 when he initiated an impeachment motion against Governor Sakaja, citing mismanagement and poor serv...

Kenya, China elevate ties as Ruto and Xi pledge stronger China-Africa partnership
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Among the projects, China is helping fund the development of a modern railway line from the port of Mombasa into the hinterland.

Ex-Kenyan presidential candidate Abduba Dida freed on parole after US stalking conviction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Under parole conditions, Dida is expected to remain under supervision and may be required to participate in community-based philanthropic activities a...

UoN, KU among universities owing CUE Sh750 million debt in quality assurance fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee on Governance and Education, CUE Chief Executive Officer Mike Kuria said the comm...

High Court suspends revocation of UoN council as governance crisis looms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The Council members, Dr Parmain Ole Narikae, Carren Kerubo Omwenga, Sally Ngeringwony Toroitich and Ahmed Sheikh Abdullahi, were removed just days bef...

Kenya on the verge of agreeing with US to scrap 10% import tariff - PS Mukhwana
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 23, 2025

He added that Kenya hopes the agreement will be extended to ensure the continuation of a strong bilateral relationship, noting the urgent need to fina...

Senators blast CS Mbadi for delaying county funds despite commitment, vow to summon him quarterly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

Senators have maintained that they have increased their vigilance in overseeing the timely release of the funds, as many counties struggle to meet the...

Government orders urgent drainage fix as Nairobi floods claim six lives
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The floods, triggered by heavy rains, have overwhelmed drainage systems and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure across parts of Nair...

Kenya unveils new manufacturing blueprint to double exports by 2028
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 23, 2025

Spearheaded by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in partnership with the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, the strategy seeks to...

From Vatican to Al-Azhar: The Pope who reached across faiths, inspiring peace in a fractured world
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 23, 2025

“He loved Muslims and was dedicated to spreading peace. His final statements defended Palestine and the oppressed people of Gaza. His efforts helped a...

2025 Barthés Cup: Chipu fall to Namibia U20 in hard-fought battle
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 23, 2025

Chipu’s hopes of defending their Barthés Cup title suffered a blow after a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful battle against Namibia U20 in Harare....

NTSA urged to issue flood alerts as heavy rains render key roads impassable
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has also projected that rainfall in Kenya and the broader Horn of Africa could intensify in th...

Waititu smells freedom as court allows him to file fresh bail application pending appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 23, 2025

In his second application for bail and bond, Waititu has asked the Anti-Corruption High Court to consider that he had been given an option of paying a...

Government to spend Sh4 billion on NYS commercial arm amid legal hurdles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Although President William Ruto directed in March 2023 that the annual youth intake be increased from 10,000 to 100,000, the ministry noted that its c...

MPs grill prisons boss over grim jail conditions, inmate exploitation and delayed reforms
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2025

Legislators painted a grim picture of Kenya’s prisons, citing “deplorable” conditions and mounting public distrust amid reports of scams being orchest...

Press freedom under fire: Ethiopian police raid ‘Addis Standard' offices, detain journalists
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 23, 2025

The raid on Addis Standard — known for its critical reporting and editorial independence — is being closely watched by both local and international pr...

Speculation swirls on an African successor to Pope Francis
Reuters  |  Apr 23, 2025

A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is growing fastest, according...

Nairobi rolls out Route 111 BRT pilot project to streamline and stabilise public transport
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

With the continued support from international partners and the success of this pilot, Nairobi is one step closer to providing its residents with a pub...

Senate committee rejects CRA revenue plan, backs baseline guarantee to protect county funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

The committee’s changes follow concerns that 31 counties were set to lose revenue under the CRA’s plan. Instead of introducing a temporary solution, t...

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