Kiunga Stories

How Lamu County has strategised to curb land grabbing, selling of ancestral land to outsiders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.

Ex-CJ Willy Mutunga: Imagining president's death is not a crime
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 29, 2024

The former head of Judiciary went further to state that he does not know any law that decrees citizens to respect the president.

Detectives arrest suspect in murder of Kirinyaga University student 'Akoko the Billionaire’
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The shocking murder in the Ayani area on November 18, 2024 has left the community in grief and fear.

Mungatana withdraws Bill seeking to regulate churches citing need for consensus
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

The Bill aimed to curb extremism and address the growing challenges posed by unregulated religious organisations.

Olunga becomes Al Duhail's top scorer with record-breaking Friday goal
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 02, 2024

Kenyan star Michael Olunga has written his name into Al Duhail’s history by becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer for the Qatari side. The Haram...

Kenya elected to sit on UN Human Rights Council despite opposition from rights groups
Amina Wako  |  Oct 09, 2024

The 47-member UN Human Rights Council, established in 2006, is responsible for promoting and safeguarding human rights globally.

AG Oduor says state not behind Bill seeking to regulate religious bodies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 28, 2024

She stressed that the Bill reflects the views and legislative agenda of Senator Mungatana, not the government.

Ruto praises Ford Foundation at UNGA despite earlier claims of funding protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

Both leaders acknowledged the growing global trend of democratic backsliding, highlighting the need to protect democracy in Africa from threats such a...

Peace crusader bringing harmony to communities across Kenya-Somalia border
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 24, 2024

Shee has devoted his life to fostering unity, particularly in the volatile Boni Forest region, where marginalised communities often feel neglected.

Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations
Reuters  |  Sep 23, 2024

Under an initiative led by Barbados, France and Kenya, countries also continue to discuss imposing new global taxes to help pay for climate finance, s...

Ruto warns of last-minute rush to implement UN SDG goals
John Mbati  |  Sep 22, 2024

Without urgent changes, he added, the world would face a "sustainable development divide," leaving millions of people in chronic vulnerability.

Ruto to attend UNGA to advocate for African representation in reformed security council
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 20, 2024

In his address to the General Assembly on Thursday, President Ruto will also draw attention to the global inaction regarding the crisis in Haiti.

Explainer: Could the Palestinians get UNGA membership?
Reuters  |  Sep 13, 2024

The Palestinians remain a non-member observer state as the 15-member Security Council has not acted on the General Assembly recommendation.

Kiunga residents decry state neglect as poor roads cut off access to essential services
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 29, 2024

They say the region's poor road infrastructure has made it nearly impossible to access essential services, leaving them cut off from the rest of the c...

Shining Abroad: Kenya’s top 10 football stars
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 15, 2024

These ten footballers have risen from Kenyan clubs to play on global stages. Here’s a look at their journeys and achievements

New Bill proposes to give government powers to dictate commodity prices
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 07, 2024

The Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was presented in Parliament, proposes that the CS should be accorded powers to deter...

Proposed law to curb religious extremism set for first reading
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 05, 2024

All churches and religious organisations will be required to submit financial returns every year if the bill passes.

Ruto urges Tana River politicians to end wrangles and work together
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2024

Speaking on Monday, the president emphasised the importance of collaboration among leaders to achieve regional development.

Former CJ Mutunga scoffs threats against him, vows to support anti-govt demos
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 20, 2024

The critics backing the government have linked Mutunga to the Ford Foundation the government has accused of funding the revolt.

Congolese ambassador returns to Kenya after seven-month recall over tensions
Amina Wako  |  Jul 10, 2024

The ambassador was officially welcomed back last week by a group of African ambassadors, including the Somali, Zimbabwean, and Zambian envoys, after a...

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