List of areas that should expect rainfall – weatherman

The Kenya Meteorological Department has listed several areas in the country which should expect rainfall. In a statement on Thursday, December 19, 2024, the weatherman warned that there could be isolated storms with periods of heavy rainfall in some areas. Rainfall is expected in Western Kenya, Central Highlands, Nairobi, Lake Victoria Basin, Central and South…

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Over 550,000 Kenyans Register for Affordable Housing, 135,515 Housing Units Under Construction Across 45 Counties

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that more than 550,000 Kenyans have registered for home ownership via the Boma Yangu platform under the Affordable Housing Initiative. Speaking after a briefing on the program at his Karen Residence on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Kindiki emphasized the government’s commitment to providing decent and affordable housing. The meeting…

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KFS and NEMA Under Fire as Duale Blocks Golf Project in Ngong Road Forest After Public Outcry

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has suspended the licenses issued to Karura Golf Range Ltd. for constructing a leisure and entertainment facility in Ngong Road Forest, Nairobi County. This decision comes in response to public backlash and concerns over encroachment on protected forest land. The directive follows approvals granted by the National Environment Management Authority…

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172 illegal firearms recovered in North Rift as crackdown intensifies- Ministry

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo. [NIMA] The Interior Ministry has reported significant progress in reducing cattle rustling and restoring security in the  North Rift since the launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu in February 2023.   According to a statement, the operation has reduced cattle rustling incidents by 62 percent.  Cases of stolen livestock dropped from…

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Singleton partners with Grill Squad for Meat Fest

The Singleton recently partnered with the Grill Squad at the Meat Up Fest, held at Liquor Library in Tigoni, Limuru. This event was a unique celebration of barbecue culture, bringing together a lively crowd of food lovers for a flavourful experience where expertly crafted grilled meats met the rich and delicate sophistication of The Singleton…

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Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Chester Zoo partner to conserve endangered mountain bongo

Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) and Chester Zoo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance efforts in conserving the critically endangered Mountain Bongo. Under this partnership, MKWC and Chester Zoo will focus on monitoring, research and knowledge transfer and other critical areas to secure the future of the Mountain Bongo. In a statement,…

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NEMA stops controversial Ngong Road Forest project over environmental risks

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license for a proposed restaurant and golf range development in the Ngong Road Forest, citing critical ecological concerns and legal non-compliance. In a notice dated December 18, 2024, addressed to Karura Golf Range Limited, NEMA Director General Mamo B. Mamo confirmed that…

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I will work on media ownership policy – HabariMpya

Dar es Salaam. The Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi has promised to address the challenges of the media and journalists, including the Information and Broadcasting Policy that requires a foreign investor to own 49 percent and a native 51 percent. Another challenge is the instability of the economy of the…

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