Northern Kenya, including Wajir County, has long faced recurrent droughts, but climate change and consecutive failed rainy seasons have intensified these dry spells over the last decade.
By Chrispho OwuorRelations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have often been tense. Abiy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending a decades-long border dispute with Eritrea, and the countries appeared allied during the Tigray war.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Deputy Governor warned that if rationing is routine in the county’s main town, the situation in distant settlements is even more challenging.
By David AbonyoThe memorandum of understanding, signed on March 7, 2025, by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, created a five-member committee led by Agnes Zani. Other members include Fatuma Ibrahim, Kevin Kiarie, Gabriel Oguda, and Javas Bigambo.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGatwiri recalled how her first attempt to report Mwenda missing at Timau Police Station in Buuri West Sub-County was dismissed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBorn in 1972, he became a central figure in Libya’s outreach to Western countries in the early 2000s and helped negotiate agreements that eventually led to the abandonment of Libya’s nuclear weapons program and the lifting of international sanctions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe World Health Organisation has confirmed the outbreak, describing Nipah Virus as a serious disease that requires global monitoring. This has led health authorities worldwide to increase surveillance and preparedness.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJeffrey Epstein died in a New York jail cell on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSifuna said attempts to challenge his position outside formal procedures are invalid. He emphasised that ODM’s constitution clearly sets out how leadership changes should happen, including through a National Delegates Convention (NDC) if necessary.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Commission said Marjan’s exit concludes his time at the IEBC and sets the stage for appointing an interim CEO to manage day-to-day operations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFigures released by Kindiki show the growing interest in elective positions within the party. He noted that 149 aspirants are seeking 47 gubernatorial seats, 279 are eyeing the 47 elected senator positions, 323 are contesting for 47 woman representative posts, 1,372 are vying for the 290 National Assembly constituencies, and 10,230 hopefuls are competing for the 1,450 ward representative seats.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe transition will continue with the ministerial handover in the Ældreministeriet, marking the official transfer of responsibilities from Kierkgaard to Frandsen.
By Chrispho OwuorThe list of shortlisted candidates includes former Nyeri Woman Representative Priscilla Nyokabi, Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira, as well as experienced advocates, magistrates and legal scholars.
By Bradley BosireThe IEBC noted that it will, in due course, announce an interim replacement who will assume the role of Acting CEO and Commission Secretary to ensure continuity at the Secretariat.
By Bradley BosireFrom February 6 to 22, the world’s elite winter athletes will converge across multiple venues in northern Italy to contest events on snow and ice.
By Wainaina MarkThe leadership revamp saw Suna East MP and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed removed from his position as Secretary General. He has been replaced by ODM’s Suba South MP Caroli Omondi.
By Bradley BosireIsiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo welcomed the government’s intervention, saying residents, especially pastoralist communities, have endured repeated attacks for a long time. He said criminals have continued to steal livestock, kill innocent people and escape without facing consequences.
By Bradley BosireThe Senator Betty Montet-led Education Committee engaged the education professionals and the Council of Governors to interrogate the implications of a circular issued by the Principal Secretary for Basic Education.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe sprinting icon, holder of the electric 9.58-second 100m world record set in 2009, told talkSPORT he doesn’t see anyone today ready to topple that mark anytime soon. Instead, Bolt painted a more personal picture of the kind of athlete he’d love to see rewrite history.
By Wainaina MarkA Turkish tycoon and a compatriot were charged in a Mombasa court with terrorism-linked offences, illegal firearm possession and assault, as prosecutors sought strict bond terms over security and flight-risk concerns.
By Chrispho OwuorRuth stressed that the ten-point agenda cannot be separated from the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee report, which she described as central to restoring public trust.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the ministry, the Bill represents Kenya’s first comprehensive trade law, designed to bring together the national government, county governments and the private sector in the management of trade-related matters.
By Chrispho OwuorIn stark language, World Athletics called GST’s reported plan to set aside $400,000 for athlete recruitment ahead of a possible 2026 revival “unconscionable.”
By Wainaina MarkThe policy provides a comprehensive framework to guide the adoption, regulation, and expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, while strengthening infrastructure, boosting local manufacturing, and ensuring social inclusivity.
By David AbonyoThe agency is seeking nearly Sh129 billion to respond to 36 emergencies globally, warning that shrinking humanitarian funding is leaving the most vulnerable without life-saving medical services.
By Chrispho OwuorThe authority also cautioned members of the public against dealing with SACCOs that are not licensed or authorised, noting that any such transactions would be done at personal risk.
By David AbonyoThe Machakos County Emergency and Disaster Operations Centre received a distress call at approximately 11:03 pm reporting the fire outbreak.
By David AbonyoIn a statement, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said FKE’s commentary on statutory contributions was deeply irresponsible and contradicted the law, which mandates full implementation of the NSSF Act, 2013.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement on Tuesday, Bobi Wine said the armed personnel, who first vandalised the property on January 23, had returned late Monday night and now fully control the house, its grounds, and surrounding areas.
By Bradley BosireThe company’s latest earnings statement reveals a significant 6.93 percent year-on-year increase in revenue from customers, reaching Sh114.87 billion, up from Sh107.43 billion in the same period last year.
By Chrispho Owuor