As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to raise global concern, the United States has taken a significant step by releasing doses of an experimental antibody treatment to support clinical trials in the affected region. The move is expected to strengthen efforts to combat one of the deadliest viral diseases…
Hundreds of taxpayers in Voi spent hours in long queues on Tuesday as they raced against the clock to file their 2025 income tax returns before the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) deadline. Many applicants complained of severe delays caused by congestion on the iTax platform. They noted that repeated system interruptions forced them to seek…
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…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), alongside the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) and the national government, has launched a critical peacebuilding initiative in Turkana West to strengthen local conflict resolution frameworks ahead of the next general election. The three-day workshop brought together host community leaders, media practitioners, and key stakeholders from the Kakuma…
The debate over who could succeed President William Ruto after the end of his second term in 2032 is beginning to take shape, with a section of Rift Valley leaders publicly endorsing National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula for the country’s top seat. Led by Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, the leaders declared their support for Wetang’ula…
As political temperatures rise ahead of the 2027 General Election, Turkana leaders are urging residents to prioritize unity and development over political rivalry, while demanding faster delivery of essential government services. The calls were made during separate public events across Turkana West Constituency over the weekend. Speaking on Saturday at Lokwanyia Primary School in Kalobeyei,…
Round 1 of the group stage is over, and now Round 2 begins! Both the Czechia and South Africa will look to get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign back on track when they meet in Group A on Thursday in Atlanta. The Czech Republic lost to South Korea in its opener, falling 1-2. Meanwhile,…
KALOBEYEI. In a proactive move to foster unity ahead of World Refugee Day, key stakeholders converged in Kalobeyei Village 1, Turkana West Constituency, for a high-level peace dialogue aimed at cementing social cohesion and harmony between refugee and host communities. The strategic gathering brought together representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),…
The Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) has strongly opposed a proposal to subdivide and allocate 250,000 acres of public land under its management in Garsen Constituency, Tana River County, citing ongoing investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). While appearing before the Parliamentary Lands Committee, Agriculture Principal Secretary…
