The World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has praised Uganda for its swift and effective response in controlling an Ebola outbreak that spread from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking in Kampala, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Uganda’s health authorities for taking rapid action that helped limit the spread of the disease despite…
Religious and community leaders in Lamu County have called on residents to maintain peace, unity, and harmony following a recent violent incident that shocked the region. The appeal comes after the killing of Khalid Makka, a 33-year-old man who was stabbed to death during midday prayers at Jamia Mosque in Faza town last month. The…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has moved to reassure tea farmers that the newly introduced export levy on tea will not affect the income they receive from their produce. Speaking on the matter, Kagwe explained that the 0.8 percent levy, introduced by the Tea Board of Kenya, is aimed at strengthening the position of Kenyan…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among several individuals detained by police during a peaceful demonstration held in Nairobi to oppose a government-backed wildlife facility project near Nairobi National Park. The protest attracted hundreds of environmental activists, conservationists, and concerned citizens who argued that the proposed development could pose a threat to the park’s ecosystem…
The World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has praised Uganda for its swift and effective response in controlling an Ebola outbreak that spread from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking in Kampala, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Uganda’s health authorities for taking rapid action that helped limit the spread of the disease despite…
Religious and community leaders in Lamu County have called on residents to maintain peace, unity, and harmony following a recent violent incident that shocked the region. The appeal comes after the killing of Khalid Makka, a 33-year-old man who was stabbed to death during midday prayers at Jamia Mosque in Faza town last month. The…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has moved to reassure tea farmers that the newly introduced export levy on tea will not affect the income they receive from their produce. Speaking on the matter, Kagwe explained that the 0.8 percent levy, introduced by the Tea Board of Kenya, is aimed at strengthening the position of Kenyan…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among several individuals detained by police during a peaceful demonstration held in Nairobi to oppose a government-backed wildlife facility project near Nairobi National Park. The protest attracted hundreds of environmental activists, conservationists, and concerned citizens who argued that the proposed development could pose a threat to the park’s ecosystem…
Bura, Kenya – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged leaders and residents of Tana River, Garissa, and Kitui counties to enhance dialogue and find lasting solutions to end frequent border conflicts. The call comes just days after four people were killed in an attack allegedly carried out by armed camel herders in the Itimba-Ithei…
A three-judge bench has upheld the appointment of Professor Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, ruling that the process was constitutional and did not require public participation. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Dr. Freda Mugambi. The court explained that Article 149 of the Constitution explicitly outlines how the…
The High Court of Kenya has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a Monday ruling, the three-judge bench hearing the 2024 case stated that the National Assembly followed the correct legal procedures under the current constitution. The judges ruled that the current constitution provides no alternative mechanism to reverse an impeachment,…
Takriban watu 360 waliokuwa wametekwa nyara na wanamgambo wa Boko Haram nchini Nigeria wameachiliwa huru. Watu hao walitekwa mwezi Machi mwaka huu katika jimbo la Borno, kaskazini mashariki mwa nchi hiyo. Jeshi la Nigeria linasema operesheni ya kijasusi iliyotekelezwa na vikosi vya usalama ndiyo iliyowezesha kuokolewa kwa mateka hao. Hata hivyo, kundi la Borno South…
Wazazi na jamaa za wasichana 16 waliofariki katika mkasa wa moto katika Shule ya Wasichana ya Utumishi bado wanasubiri kukabidhiwa miili ya wapendwa wao. Familia hizo zimeelezwa kuwa zitasubiri hadi Juni 17 mwaka huu kabla ya miili hiyo kukabidhiwa kufuatia mipango ya ibada ya pamoja. Huzuni ilitanda katika makafani ya Naivasha baada ya matokeo ya…
Waziri Msaidizi Ken Obura ametangaza kuwa hatawania ugavana wa Kisumu kupitia chama cha ODM. Badala yake, amesema atawania kiti hicho kama mgombeaji huru katika uchaguzi mkuu ujao. Tangazo hilo linajiri wakati ambapo wagombea tisa wanapania kupata tikiti ya ODM kuwania ugavana wa Kisumu. Obura, ambaye kwa sasa anahudumu kama Mkuu wa Mipango katika afisi ya…
