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Insurance withdrawals hit Sh13 billion as economic struggles among Kenyans deepen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The survey, published in December 2024, found that nearly half of insurance customers (44.1 per cent) skipped premium payments.

Kenya fell six million eucalyptus trees in just six months despite conservation efforts 
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 12, 2024

A report by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) reveals that six million eucalyptus trees were felled between January and June 2024 for proc...

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, Russia says he left the country
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

The collapse of Assad's rule followed a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East after many leaders of Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah grou...

How crumbling sewage system in Garissa poses health and environmental crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 19, 2024

Residents are appealing for urgent action as untreated raw sewage from a broken sewer line and the collapsed treatment plant has flooded areas around...

Four dead, three rescued after sewer line collapses in Shauri Moyo
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 13, 2024

Shocked residents milled around the area where the incident happened.

Raw cassava risks: Why proper preparation is crucial for safety
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 02, 2024

However, Maingi admits he is not aware of any side effects of consuming raw cassava, as it has always been a significant part of his diet.

CS Duale orders immediate ban on raw veneer exports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

The halt in raw veneer exports is intended to curb this practice, allowing trees to mature and contribute to the national restoration goals.

New ATMIS force commander arrives in Somalia during critical drawdown phase
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 29, 2024

In June of this year, ATMIS began handing over its forward operating bases in Lower Shabelle to the Somali Security Forces (SSF) as part of this drawd...

IJM, Witness Protection Agency partner to fast-track admission of witnesses
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 22, 2024

The move is timely following increased brutality and violence during the ongoing anti-government protests set to resume tomorrow.

Withdrawn Finance Bill tops MPs list as they return from recess
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2024

President Ruto withdrew the Finance Bill after intense protests, which, for the first time in Kenya’s history, saw demonstrators breach Parliament pre...

What next now that Ruto has withdrawn contentious Finance Bill?
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 02, 2024

The president’s decision has sparked debate among legal experts and the public on what grounds he withdrew a bill that had already been passed by the...

Opposition MP seeks to seal loophole in Ruto's withdrawal of Finance Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 29, 2024

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has taken steps to block the proposals from becoming law, his argument being that Ruto's withdrawal does not hold water if n...

Ruto 'concedes', withdraws Finance Bill after violent protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2024

He made the announcement in a press briefing on Wednesday, saying he had "conceded".

'Tasty but risky': Why you should stop adding raw salt to cooked food
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2024

The addition of raw salt (sodium chloride) to ready meals is so ingrained that many exceed the recommended limit, despite associated health risks.

Ethiopian troops should remain in Somalia, Jubaland and South West states say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2024

The two states declared their positions after Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, said the go...

Mo Harawe shares vision for Somali cinema and African representation at Cannes Festival
Hanifa Adan  |  May 20, 2024

Mo Harawe dives deeper into his personal journey of redefining the Somali narrative in an interview with The Deadline.

Blogger charged with seeking money to pull down story alleging fraud in Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 15, 2024

Stephen Sanga Barrawah claimed he could pull down an article saying Governor Munga'ro was defrauded of Sh150 million.

Human Rights Watch calls for UN probe into Ethiopian army killings
AFP  |  Apr 04, 2024

The NGO called for the suspension of all deployments of Ethiopian federal forces to peacekeeping missions until "commanders responsible for grave abus...

Puntland withdraws recognition of Somalia govt after constitutional changes
Amina Wako  |  Mar 31, 2024

The regional state reiterated its long-standing warnings about the potential harm to the unity and stability of the Somalia nation.

Mombasa's Tudor residents demand action against raw sewage pollution
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 21, 2024

Frustrated by the lack of action from authorities, residents are demanding immediate intervention.

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