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…
A section of teachers has urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to formally confirm Evaleen Mitei as the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, citing her exemplary leadership during her tenure in an acting capacity. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, teachers drawn from the Nairobi Cosmopolitan Hub praised Mitei’s performance since assuming the role following…
ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has warned political aspirants against expecting direct nominations from the party leadership, insisting that candidates seeking elective positions must earn the support of voters through their performance and engagement with the public. Dr. Oginga said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will conduct free and fair nominations and that he will…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s endorsement of former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha as the preferred Kenya Kwanza candidate for the Trans Nzoia gubernatorial race has triggered sharp reactions from leaders within the coalition in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma counties. The move has exposed growing divisions within Kenya Kwanza, with leaders affiliated to the United…
Several county governments, including Wajir, Siaya and Nairobi, continued processing billions of shillings in salaries through manual payroll systems despite a government directive requiring a transition to the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), a new report has revealed. According to a report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, county governments processed at least Sh5.19 billion…
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Alex Kamau Wachira, yesterday visited Garissa County to inspect a new transformer that has been delivered to the region to help address the persistent power outages that have affected the county. Speaking at Raya area in Garissa town, Mr. Wachira said that Garissa and its surrounding areas…
