Several politicians expected to contest Kenya’s 2027 gubernatorial elections have emerged among the country’s highest-rated elected leaders in a new nationwide survey by research firm Infotrak, underscoring their growing political influence ahead of the polls. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who has declared his bid for the Nairobi governorship, topped the ranking of Members of…
Kenya’s Senate has threatened to take legal action against the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), accusing the agency of attempting to enforce new vehicle inspection regulations before they receive parliamentary approval. The dispute centers on the NTSA’s proposed mandatory annual inspections for privately owned vehicles older than four years, a policy that has sparked…
Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has pledged to purchase land for a Christian cemetery if elected back to office, seeking to address a longstanding challenge faced by the Christian community in the predominantly Muslim county. Bunow made the promise during the installation ceremony of the chairman of the Kikuyu community in Garissa, saying Christians…
Political tensions are rising in Tanzania ahead of planned nationwide protests on July 7, with the government warning organizers and participants against engaging in violence or incitement. The demonstrations, which have gained momentum on social media, are being organized to demand accountability for the violence that followed the 2025 general election, the release of political…
Several politicians expected to contest Kenya’s 2027 gubernatorial elections have emerged among the country’s highest-rated elected leaders in a new nationwide survey by research firm Infotrak, underscoring their growing political influence ahead of the polls. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who has declared his bid for the Nairobi governorship, topped the ranking of Members of…
Kenya’s Senate has threatened to take legal action against the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), accusing the agency of attempting to enforce new vehicle inspection regulations before they receive parliamentary approval. The dispute centers on the NTSA’s proposed mandatory annual inspections for privately owned vehicles older than four years, a policy that has sparked…
Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has pledged to purchase land for a Christian cemetery if elected back to office, seeking to address a longstanding challenge faced by the Christian community in the predominantly Muslim county. Bunow made the promise during the installation ceremony of the chairman of the Kikuyu community in Garissa, saying Christians…
Political tensions are rising in Tanzania ahead of planned nationwide protests on July 7, with the government warning organizers and participants against engaging in violence or incitement. The demonstrations, which have gained momentum on social media, are being organized to demand accountability for the violence that followed the 2025 general election, the release of political…
Disasters and climate change are no longer new phenomena, but their impacts continue to arrive in increasingly unpredictable ways and seasons. Communities in Kenya are facing a barrage of shocks including prolonged droughts, flash floods, erratic rainfall, severe heat waves, and disease outbreaks all of which disrupt daily lives and threaten local food security. In…
A middle-aged woman was trampled to death by an elephant on Wednesday afternoon in the Marsabit forest, located within Saku Constituency, Marsabit County. The victim was part of a group fetching firewood inside the Marsabit National Reserve when the attack occurred at around 2pm. Fortunately, her companions managed to escape the encounter unharmed. Marsabit County…
Marsabit County Woman Representative Naomi Jillo Waqo has commended the national government for unveiling a comprehensive roadmap to reopen the Hillo mining fields in Moyale Constituency. The breakthrough follows a high-level consultative meeting between Hon. Jillo, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and representatives of Marsabit’s artisanal miners. The discussions focused on overcoming…
Three Members of Parliament from Turkana County have been ranked among the region’s top-performing legislators in the latest Infotrak 2026 Elected Leaders Performance Survey. In the same poll, Turkana County Woman Representative Hon. Cecilia Asinyen earned national recognition after being ranked 6th among all Woman Representatives in Kenya during a colorful release event in Nairobi…
Farmers in Kasighau Ward have been urged to embrace a savings culture and join agricultural cooperatives to benefit from government programmes aimed at boosting productivity and household incomes. Speaking during the launch of the Gaye Rural Sacco, Taita Taveta Deputy Governor Christine Kilalo encouraged residents to register as members and make regular savings. She emphasized…
Residents of Mghange Dawida and Lushangonyi in Taita Taveta County have welcomed the rollout of a new solar-powered street lighting project. The initiative is expected to enhance security, stimulate local businesses, and create a safer environment for students after years of the areas being plunged into darkness at night. The KSh 8 million project is…
