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…
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…
The government has announced significant progress in its ongoing security operation aimed at restoring peace in the banditry-affected North Rift region. Since the launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu in February 2023 by then Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki, the operation has reportedly achieved a 62 percent reduction in cattle rustling, with the number of stolen…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Months after a woman left Kanyari in shame after giving her a condom as a gift, another brave sister has gifted her during a church service Kawira rewarded the Salvation Healing Ministry preacher with a lot of money and left him full of happiness The video caused mixed reactions as some netizens shouted at Kawira,…
The National Police Service(NPS) has issued a clarification on the ongoing demolition at Nyama Villa Estate in Kayole Nairobi County. In a statement via X account on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the police said that the evictions that commenced on Monday, December 16, 2024, followed due process. Additionally, in the statement, the police noted that…
After a public fight with ex-boyfriend Elias Njeru, Florence Wanjiku aka Shique Chosen has decided to raise their child alone According to the businessman, he took the decision after considering what happened between them, a situation that made him feel unsafe for his son to grow up with Njeru Florence, however, insisted that once the…
Dr Ofweneke, a veteran comedian who doubles up as a TV host, has weighed on the ongoing discussion about financial issues aired by digital content creator Alma Mutheu in her relationship during a candid interview with Oga Obinna. In a video shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Ofweneke urged Gen Z…
On Wednesday, December 18, Judge Bahati Mwamuye refused to quash the order suspending the removal of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza According to Mwamuye, removing the orders will create a leadership vacuum, which he claimed could cripple the county's operations Following the decision, Mwangaza will continue to serve until his appeal against his dismissal is heard…
The nutrition status of children in Elgeyo Marakwet has improved which has seen stunting among children aged 0-5 years drop from 30% to 22%. The county nutritionist Priscilla Ngetich however said wasting had gone up from 4.5% to 5% while the percentage of children born underweight had also…