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…
The United States government, through the State Department, has announced visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of undermining peace efforts in Ethiopia. The measures are focused on hardliners within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and their immediate family members. In a statement, the State Department said that rising tensions between these TPLF hardliners and the…
A major security crackdown in Narok County is yielding positive results, thanks to a growing partnership between local residents and multi-agency security teams aimed at wiping out illegal weapons. A joint security team operating in Angata Barrikoi successfully recovered two illegal firearms and a cache of ammunition, which were voluntarily handed over by members of…
Late Drama: Iran Settle for 2-2 Draw Against New Zealand The recent match between Iran and New Zealand ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Los Angeles Stadium. New Zealand forward Elijah Just scored twice to put the All Whites ahead twice (7′, 54′). However, Iran fought back tenaciously both times, finding equalizers through…
The High Court has found Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with a previous court order concerning the planned Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia. In its ruling, the court said Duale deliberately failed to obey its directives, an act it deemed to be contempt of court. As a…
President William Ruto is increasingly banking on the implementation of major infrastructure projects across the Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and Nyanza regions as he seeks to strengthen his political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. Among the flagship projects are the Rironi–Mau Summit highway, estimated to cost approximately KSh 110 billion, and the extension…
Security agencies in Tana River County have intensified operations in Bangale and Biyagadud areas following recent incidents that have reignited fears of renewed ethnic conflict in the region. The latest tension emerged after hundreds of residents stormed Bangale Police Station and freed a suspect accused of inciting hostility between the Wardey and Degodia communities. Police…
More than 2,100 smallholder farmers across the Mwatate and Taveta sub-counties have received intensive agricultural training aimed at reversing declining crop yields through targeted soil health management. The sensitization drive is part of the KCEP-CRAL Integrated Soil Assessment (ILSA) project, an initiative designed to eventually reach 4,528 small-scale farmers across the two sub-counties. This project…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced that it has paid KSh27.91 billion to health facilities across the country, representing approximately 80 percent of all claims submitted by June 30, 2026. In a statement released on Thursday, SHA said 8,349 health facilities had submitted claims worth KSh40.91 billion. Claims worth KSh6.96 billion are still undergoing…
More than 300 people have died from an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the country intensifies efforts to contain the deadly disease. According to a statement from the DRC’s Ministry of Communication and Media, a total of1,155 people have been confirmed infected with Ebola, 304 have died from…
