​Catholic Diocese of Maralal suspends seven Priests in major governance shake-up

In a major shake-up signaling a strict stance on Church governance, the Catholic Diocese of Maralal has suspended seven priests over serious allegations of misconduct. The accusations leveled against the clergy members include corruption, nepotism, violations of Canon Law, and significant breaches of standard Church governance protocols. ​The affected clerics Rev. Fr. Letikirich, Rev. Fr….

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Activist Boniface Mwangi warns EAC integration at risk over rising dictatorship

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has warned that the East African Community (EAC) integration process is in severe jeopardy. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Sifa FM, Mwangi pointed out that human rights are consistently violated across the region, claiming that current heads of state are increasingly governing their nations through dictatorial methods….

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Kenya and China deepen trade ties as over 100 firms gather in Nairobi for commodity exhibition

More than 100 companies from Kenya and China converged at the Sarit Expo Centre for the 3rd China (Linyi)-Kenya International Commodity Exhibition, one of the region’s largest platforms for cross-border trade, in a fresh sign of strengthening commercial ties between the two nations. The four-day event, brought together more than 100 manufacturers and exporters from…

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New IFAW-funded hub to curb human-wildlife conflict in Taita Taveta

Community rangers in Taita-Taveta County can now deploy across the region more effectively following a major donation of field gear and the launch of a new communication center funded by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Speaking during the handover ceremony in Kasigau, Ken Omaria, the Regional Security Coordinator for the Taita Taveta Wildlife…

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Taita-Taveta residents warned against bushmeat consumption over health risks

Residents of Taita-Taveta County have been strongly urged to desist from purchasing and consuming bushmeat, following rising fears over the spread of deadly zoonotic diseases from illegally slaughtered wildlife. The warning was issued by Ken Omaria, the regional security coordinator at the Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancy Association (TTWCA), during an exclusive interview with Sifa FM….

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Ol Kalou By-Election Halt Sought

A formal petition has been submitted to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) requesting the immediate postponement of the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, citing severe threats to electoral integrity. The petitioner, public interest activist Francis Awino, argues that the current political climate fails to meet the constitutional standards required…

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Kenya’s NIF Launches Search for Inaugural CEO

The National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) has officially initiated the recruitment process for its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a pivotal step toward operationalizing the state-backed investment vehicle designed to finance major infrastructure developments. Operating under the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2025, the fund aims to mobilize capital for strategic national projects including roads, railways,…

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