NAIROBI—Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has issued a directive for a swift inspection of all dams and water reservoirs across the country, both public and private. This urgent review by County Security and Intell...
MAI MAHIU – A devastating flood ensued early Monday when a seasonal dam located on the upper slopes of Kijabe burst, leading to the deaths of 45 individuals and extensive damage in the Mai Mahiu region of Naivasha. The incident, which occurred around ...
MURANG'A—A devastating landslide struck Kiganjo village in the Gitugi ward of Mathioya Sub County on Sunday night, resulting in the deaths of six people, among them two adults, a youth, and three minors. The landslide impacted three homes and devastat...
GARISSA – The River Tana's overflow has forced thousands from their homes in Garissa town and the adjacent village of Mororo in Tana River County, following a breach of its banks. The floodwaters have inundated multiple areas including Bulla Punda, Ka...
NAIROBI—The Connected African Summit 2024 concluded this week at Uhuru Gardens with a collective agreement among African nations to significantly increase internet access throughout the continent. The five-day summit, running from April 21-25, gathere...
GARISSA — Three bodies have been retrieved after a boat capsized along the Garissa-Madogo Road in the flooded Kona Punda area, resulting in 20 people still missing. The accident occurred last evening around 6:30 p.m. when the boat, carrying 41 passeng...
NAIROBI—Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi applauded Kenyan farmers for their role in ensuring the country's food security during the past rainy season. Speaking at a fundraiser in Riiji Catholic Church, Central Imenti, Lintur...
HOMA BAY – In Homa Bay County, a group of caregivers has launched an advocacy effort for better governmental focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The group, known as the Homa Bay Non-Communicable Diseases Advocacy Chapter, is pushing for the cou...
Myanmar: Myanmar's Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development is planning to implement development projects in 458 villages during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with a budget of 6.87 billion kyats (about 3.27 million U.S. dollars), the state-owned Myan...
Mombasa: A group of grassroots women leaders from the Coast region is calling on the youth to end ongoing protests and instead embrace dialogue and reconciliation to address their grievances. The leaders expressed concern that the frequent protests ha...
Lamu: Lamu County has launched its first-ever Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility at the King Fahd hospital, a move that is expected to reduce numerous referrals to other facilities, especially the already congested Makadara Coast General Hospital in M...
