A new report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has revealed widespread delays in payment of contractors and suppliers by county governments, with billions of shillings in pending bills accumulating across the country. The report shows that county governments continue to delay settlement of verified invoices for goods and services already delivered, leaving contractors under…
Turkana County is caught between two realities, the promise of an oil-driven economic future, and a worsening security crisis that is leaving families displaced and grieving. While county leaders met in Lodwar to advance oil regulations, residents in Turkana East were on the streets demanding urgent action to stop deadly livestock raids. Governor Dr. Jeremiah…
The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs has launched a public participation exercise in Marsabit County to gather community views on three draft mining bills and sensitize residents on existing regulations. The legislative framework under review focuses on three critical areas including mineral value addition, safety, and explosives. During a public workshop held…
Police have arrested an armed robbery suspect in Kitale town who fled after stealing a motorcycle at gunpoint from a boda boda rider in Marsabit County more than 400 kilometers away. The suspect was intercepted by police officers at a petrol station in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County. Marsabit County Commissioner Standley Kamande confirmed the arrest, noting…
In a vibrant display of sports diplomacy, Kakuma’s Westside FC and Tanganyika FC from the Kakuma Refugee Camp played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in a friendly match aimed at promoting peace, unity, and cohesion between the host community and refugees. Westside FC dominated the early exchanges, dictating the tempo of the game and rightfully…
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…
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…
