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The public must obtain permits before transporting forest products, KFS warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The clarification came after a company in Sabatia, Vihiga County, questioned the legality of an arrest involving the transportation of bamboo.

Research reveals previously unknown genetic diversity of wild chimpanzees shaped by habitats
Reuters  |  Jan 11, 2025

The study found that forest-dwelling chimpanzees showed changes in genes associated with disease resistance.

Court strikes out Woodley property dispute case, rules it lacks merit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

The Judge was told by senior counsel Adrian Kamotho that the petitioners before the Court have not exhibited evidence to demonstrate that they are the...

Demolition of Woodley houses signals an end to Nairobi's colonial estates
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2024

Other estates likely to be affected include Shauri Moyo, Bahati, Mbotela, Ziwani, Makongeni and Jericho.

Court clears path for modern housing units in Nairobi’s Woodley estate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

Justice M.D. Mwangi on Wednesday stated that the issue had already been resolved by a competent court.

Wooden prayer tablets reveal the evolution of Quran teachings in Africa
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 01, 2024

The tablets at the Kenya National Archives comprise some of the collections from the Murumbi Trust's vast collection of art pieces.

Woodley residents sue City Hall, Lands ministry over planned demolition
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 17, 2024

The petitioners say that they have lived in the estate for more than 50 years, adding that it has a historical and cultural heritage.

Majengo slum residents turn to wood waste in quest for cheap cooking fuel
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 03, 2024

They are using waste wood from the Nairobi Handicraft Cooperative Society as it is cheap and readily available.

Thousands of Dawoodi Bohras gather in Mombasa for week-long spiritual celebrations
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2024

The gathering also marks the death anniversary of the revered 42nd leader, Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin, who encouraged the Bohras to settle in East Afric...

Local filmmaker showcasing Eastleigh’s positive change through power of the lens
Hanifa Adan  |  May 16, 2024

Against all odds, Iman staged his first plays addressing youth radicalisation, terrorism, FGM and gender-based violence.

Manchester United's co-owner signals potential return for Mason Greenwood
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 21, 2024

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the newly invested co-owner of Manchester United, has hinted at the possibility of Mason Greenwood resuming his career with the clu...

Hollywood writers sign off on new deal
AFP  |  Oct 11, 2023

Approval by the union's 11,500-odd members had been widely seen as a near-certainty.

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