The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) is facing serious questions about its capacity to regulate pollution and collect environmental fees, following revelations that only one employee is responsible for reviewing thousands of project assessments each year. In the Auditor-General’s most recent annual report as of June 2024, Nema has just a single quantity surveyor tasked…
Two families in Mlolongo, Machakos County, are still reeling from anguish months after their loved ones disappeared under chilling circumstances. Kalani Muema and Stephen Mbisi were among four men allegedly abducted in December 2024 during a wave of enforced disappearances that many believe involved state-linked operatives. Tragically, the other two men – Martin Mwau and…
Hundreds gathered to bury Samulozela, just days after his life was interrupted in a shocking domestic violence event. Her husband, a police officer, shot and killed her with her step brother before turning the gun and committing suicide. As the mourners were crying and sharing memories, one terrible question continued to be heard among the…
Baby Grace Nyaguthii disappeared from their home anonymously, which created prayer, hope, and great desire to seek out of her community For eight days of pain, rescue groups examined rivers and valleys, but eventually found his body thrown into the Ragati River The incident has added pain to her mother, Eva nymoh Mims, who has…
President William Ruto yesterday assented to two important bills – the Gambling Control Bill, 2023, and the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2025 – in a major move towards improved regulation and governance in vital sectors. The Gambling Control Bill sets up a strict legal framework to manage the betting industry, casinos, lotteries, prize competitions,…
President William Ruto mourned the deaths of eight Ghanaians in a military helicopter, including two cabinet ministers The pillow was carrying senior leaders towards a national event in the Ashanti region when it collapsed The Ghanaian Authority and the African Union referred to the incident as a national disaster and promised a thorough investigation What…
Kenya’s leather industry is poised for a major revival following the government’s move to activate operations at the long-stalled Kenanie Leather Industrial Park in Machakos County. After more than a decade of delays, a new lease agreement has finally cleared the way for the facility to begin full-scale operations – unlocking a wave of opportunities…
Kenya were reduced to 10 men early but showed resilience to draw 1-1 with Angola in a tense CHAN 2024 clash. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has urged his players to cut out costly mistakes after Kenya played in excess of 70 minutes with 10 players to earn a hard-earned 1-1 draw with Angola in…
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A small plane crashed in Mwihoko, Kiambu County, on Thursday afternoon, August 7 Residents are now involved in a sad story of what they saw at that time when the accident happened before their eyes Many said the unexpected accident left the residents of Mwihoko in a traumatic trauma because they also witnessed traumatic events…
President Ruto addresses boda boda national officials at State House on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The Social Health Authority (SHA) has disbursed over Ksh56 billion in the past ten months to accelerate the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Kenya. Speaking during the official launch of the National Equipment Service Project at State House,…
Kiambu County Commissioner Henry Wafula says the Amref plane crashed into a house in Mwihoko. Two people in the house were killed instantly. Wafula explained that the deceased in the house were an old woman and another young suspected of being a home assistant. “It landed in a house, you see serious injuries, we have…
President Ruto addresses boda boda national officials at State House on Thursday, August 7, 2025. President William Ruto has strongly refuted claims that his government has abandoned boda boda riders and mama mbogas – a group he has forever been calling the pillars of his bottom-up economic program. Addressing a meeting with national boda boda…
At least six people have died as a result of a plane crash in Mwihoko County in Kiambu on Thursday, August 7. Kiambu County Commissioner Henry Wafula said six people died in the crash. Wafula said the plane crashed into the house and killed two people inside. “Six people have died. Two doctors, two nurses,…
The United Nations is scaling up its presence in Kenya, with several of its Agencies, Funds, and Programmes relocating central aspects of their regional and international operations to Nairobi. The strategic move is aimed at increasing the global presence of the UN while enhancing the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of operations. Among the agencies already establishing…