The Kenyan government has reduced its shareholding in Safaricom to 15 per cent following the completion of the sale of a 20 per cent stake to South Africa’s Vodacom in a deal worth Sh204.3 billion. The transaction, which was first announced in December 2025, was delayed by legal challenges filed by politicians and civil society…
The Taita-Taveta County League got off to an exciting start over the weekend, with several teams delivering impressive performances and signaling their intentions to challenge for the title this season. In Saturday’s matches, Lion Rock recorded a convincing 4-0 victory over Action Boys, while Kitivo defeated Mwachawaza 3-1. Moda Mbogho also began their campaign strongly…
A massive tracking operation to capture two lions spotted roaming through the Mbololo area of Voi Constituency has entered its fourth consecutive day, as wildlife authorities scramble to ensure the safety of panicked local residents. The ongoing search was confirmed by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Tsavo Deputy Warden, Wilson Njue, who stated that emergency response…
In a direct response to rising mental health crises and suicide rates among men, Sifa FM, in partnership with local health organizations and community stakeholders, recently hosted the landmark Jamvi Mashinani 2026 forum. The convention, anchored under the theme “Prioritizing Men’s Mental Health,” was held on Saturday at the Misharinyi Full Gospel Church in Marungu…
The Kenyan government has reduced its shareholding in Safaricom to 15 per cent following the completion of the sale of a 20 per cent stake to South Africa’s Vodacom in a deal worth Sh204.3 billion. The transaction, which was first announced in December 2025, was delayed by legal challenges filed by politicians and civil society…
The Taita-Taveta County League got off to an exciting start over the weekend, with several teams delivering impressive performances and signaling their intentions to challenge for the title this season. In Saturday’s matches, Lion Rock recorded a convincing 4-0 victory over Action Boys, while Kitivo defeated Mwachawaza 3-1. Moda Mbogho also began their campaign strongly…
A massive tracking operation to capture two lions spotted roaming through the Mbololo area of Voi Constituency has entered its fourth consecutive day, as wildlife authorities scramble to ensure the safety of panicked local residents. The ongoing search was confirmed by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Tsavo Deputy Warden, Wilson Njue, who stated that emergency response…
In a direct response to rising mental health crises and suicide rates among men, Sifa FM, in partnership with local health organizations and community stakeholders, recently hosted the landmark Jamvi Mashinani 2026 forum. The convention, anchored under the theme “Prioritizing Men’s Mental Health,” was held on Saturday at the Misharinyi Full Gospel Church in Marungu…
Escalating family-related challenges have been cited as a major catalyst for severe mental distress among men in Taita Taveta County. Experts are now warning that the growing psychological burden is tragically driving many men in the region to take their own lives. The revelations emerged during a men’s mental health advocacy forum held at the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over what he describes as increasing threats to press freedom in Kenya, alleging that journalists, bloggers and independent media houses are facing intimidation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Gachagua claimed that media practitioners reporting on corruption, governance and public…
Farmers in Garissa County have petitioned the County Assembly, seeking urgent intervention over recurring floods, inadequate funding for agriculture, shortage of extension officers and the poor state of farm machinery. The petition was presented by the Garissa Farmers Network (GFN), whose members say the challenges have negatively affected agricultural production and the livelihoods of farmers…
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has called on the National Government to release two community elders arrested following the recent inter-clan clashes in northern Tana River, insisting that investigations should instead focus on identifying and prosecuting those responsible for inciting the violence. Speaking at his official residence in Hola on Tuesday, Governor Godhana condemned the…
When Tullow Oil confirmed commercially viable crude beneath the sun-baked plains of South Lokichar in 2012, it rewrote Turkana’s story in a single announcement. For generations, the county had been known primarily for drought, food insecurity, and systemic marginalization. The discovery of Kenya’s first oil changed that narrative overnight, shifting local conversations to the promise…
A 29-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested in Marsabit Town for allegedly trafficking bhang, Marsabit County Police Commander Mr. Leonard Kimaiyo has confirmed. According to Mr. Kimaiyo, vigilant officers apprehended the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Abdiharim, near the Bypass Bar in the Mountain Location area. A swift search conducted by the officers…
