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…
MOMBASA – The government is set to introduce a Credit Guarantee (CG) policy aimed at providing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with better access to affordable credit facilities. This initiative builds on a Credit Guarantee Scheme launche…
NANDI, KENYA — In light of ongoing heavy rainfall and heightened landslide risks, Nandi County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili has called on residents of Tinderet Sub-County to move to safer areas. This directive comes as the region braces for more incle…
GARISSA—Boat owners in Garissa and the neighboring town of Madogo are experiencing a surge in profits as they transport stranded passengers across flood-impacted areas. With the main road stretch between Madogo and Garissa compromised by flooding, the…
TANA RIVER, KENYA — The Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Regional Development has announced its support for the expansion of the Coast Development Authority (CDA) Integrated Fruit Processing Plant in Tana River County, aimed at reducing post-ha…
MURANG’A—The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a directive to suspend all quarry operations in Murang’a County as continuous heavy rains increase the risk of collapses. The agency’s call aims to protect the lives of artisanal…