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Health CS Duale says he will unveil list of fraudulent health facilities on June 14
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The CS on Wednesday said the planned public release of a “list of shame” is part of the Ministry’s effort to clean up the sector and rebuild public tr...

Lamu enforces 7:30 pm curfew for children to curb teen crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2025

The directive is part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing rising cases of teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse, underage child labour, and juvenile cri...

Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

Interior CS Murkomen vows relentless manhunt after Catholic Priest's killing in Kerio Valley
Mary Wambui  |  May 24, 2025

Murkomen said bandits have in recent days resorted to killing innocent civilians after cattle rustling was contained in the region.

Kerio Valley schools shut down over insecurity crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

Teachers were withdrawn by their unions following the killing of a Catholic priest in the area.

36,000 civilian deaths recorded in 2024 conflicts amid widespread use of banned explosives -UN
Mary Wambui  |  May 23, 2025

Notably, civilians, including women and children, continued to bear the brunt of armed conflict, suffering death, injury, forced displacement, enforce...

African islands under threat: What to do about Trump’s withdrawal from climate change agreement
The Conversation  |  May 21, 2025

The 2025 order also revokes any purported financial commitment made by the US under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, includi...

Health facilities to register online as KMPDC unveils new digital system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

The system allows applicants to submit all required details electronically, including the facility name, location, classification, services offered, s...

11 killed after suicide bomber targets army recruitment centre in Mogadishu
Amina Wako  |  May 18, 2025

The explosion tore through a crowd of hopeful recruits gathered at the Damaanyo military base, where a mass registration exercise was underway for vol...

Water scarcity now a threat to global peace, UNESCO warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 18, 2025

Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Chair of UN-Water, emphasised that water is not only central...

Kenya records 64% decline in severe hunger, but future remains grim - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 17, 2025

The report shows the number of Kenyans facing acute food insecurity fell from more than 5.4 million in 2023 to just 1.9 million in the year under revi...

Global hunger crisis deepens as 295 million face acute food insecurity as aid falls short
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Humanitarian leaders urge urgent action and investment as hunger, malnutrition, and displacement reach record highs, threatening millions, especially...

Conflict and climate drive record global hunger in 2024, UN says
Reuters  |  May 16, 2025

Conflict was the leading cause of hunger, impacting nearly 140 million people across 20 countries in 2024, including areas facing "catastrophic" level...

Four fishermen killed in Turkana by suspected Ethiopian militia
Issa Hussein  |  May 15, 2025

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai condemned the incident as a recurring heinous attack against the people of Turkana.

How climate change fuels rise in gender-based violence in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  May 15, 2025

The civil society group also blamed the region's nomadic herding practices for escalating sexual abuse among young girls who should otherwise be in sc...

Kasipul MP Charles Were died from five gunshot wounds, post-mortem reveals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 05, 2025

Four suspects, William Imoli Shigali, Juma Ali Haikai, Douglas Muchiri Wambugu and David Mihigo Kagame, have since been arrested and arraigned in conn...

State blames underdevelopment for insecurity in 23 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen said decades of economic neglect, not lack of police presence, are fuelling banditry, cattle rustling and communal conflicts.

Slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were to be buried on May 9 in Homa Bay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The plans for the late ODM MP’s final journey are already in motion, with the funeral arrangements being coordinated by different teams from Parliamen...

Autopsy for slain Kasipul MP Charles Were set for Monday as DCI probes targeted killing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

The DCI on Friday said the autopsy will be led by Dr Johansen Oduor, the Chief Government Pathologist, and will play a key role in supporting the ongo...

Turkana residents call for prioritisation of peace, security in Sh17.1 billion budget
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 30, 2025

The residents urged the county government to prioritise investing in peace and security for full development to be attained in the region.

Malnutrition crisis deepens in Sudan's South Darfur area with growing conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

This time of year, known as the hunger gap, is when people in South Darfur face the most difficulty accessing food. MSF warns that supplies for malnut...

Kenya's TV, radio stations ordered to cut betting content within 14 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The Communications Authority also cited breaches of the FM Radio and TV Licence Conditions on Adherence to the Programme Code and Complaints Handling...

Pathologist: Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve died of blood clot in the lungs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Oduor said the examination revealed that Muneve had insufficient oxygen in his body at the time of death.

Budget cuts threaten Defence Forces Memorial Hospital services, MPs told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Many of the hospital’s wards, built in the 1970s, are in dire need of modernisation to meet current medical standards.

Wetang’ula urges Baringo MPs to lead peace efforts amid rising highway attacks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Speaker Wetang’ula pointed out that the solution to Baringo’s insecurity cannot be left only to police officers or military from other areas, who may...

Duale directs clinical officers’ council to re-inspect licensed health facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Duale reassured the COC of the ministry’s continued support in advancing health reforms, particularly in the implementation of the Taifa Care Model, a...

Earth Day marked as global risks report warns of escalating environmental threats
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 22, 2025

This year’s Earth Day theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, draws attention to the shared responsibility to protect the planet and the immense influence ind...

Tourism booms as Nairobi parks become most visited, attracting 886,000 visitors in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The Nairobi Mini Orphanage ranked first nationally, outshining other major destinations and reflecting a shift in tourist interest towards conservatio...

State threatens to revoke Standard Group licenses over Sh48m regulatory fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

In a further twist, Standard Group revealed that while the government is demanding Sh48 million in licence fees, it owes the company Sh1.2 billion in...

Gitobu Imanyara: Let us honour Pheroze Nowrojee by emulating his life
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 11, 2025

Legal titan Pheroze Nowrojee stood to defend those persecuted by a dictatorial regime.

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