Climate crisis deepens as saltwater intrusion turns River Tana undrinkable
The crisis has been so acute that local community efforts have been mobilized to safeguard the remaining freshwater.
Yunis DekowThe crisis has been so acute that local community efforts have been mobilized to safeguard the remaining freshwater.
Yunis DekowSpeaking on Saturday at the Maara Constituency Economic Empowerment Engagement in Chogoria, he dismissed calls to engage in politics without a clear agenda. However, he assured residents that when the political season arrives, the team will compete strongly.
Maureen KinyanjuiPrincipal Secretary for Youth Affairs, Fikirini Jacobs, praised the summit as a "powerful testament to the energy and innovation of Garissa’s youth," and strongly advocated for new national and county policies that treat young people not just as beneficiaries, but as "co-creators of our future."
Yunis DekowThe association is also seeking enhanced support for Computer Science education nationwide to ensure learners are ready for a technology-driven future.
Maureen KinyanjuiFrom Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13, the capital is expected to experience cloudy mornings giving way to sunny intervals, with light showers likely in a few areas.
Rose AchiengHinga said over 257,000 housing units are currently under construction nationwide, employing more than 300,000 workers each day. In addition, 147,000 student accommodation units are being built to tackle housing shortages in learning institutions.
Ann NyamburaNine teams had taken part in the competition, including Kenya Navy, Coast Guard, Maritime, Tourist Police, Kijiweni Youth Group, Mudhuba, BMU Mushomoroni, Bandari, TUMW, and Burhani Sports. Witnesses said the event had reached the knockout stage when the accident occurred.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 60,000-seat stadium is set to host football and rugby, complemented by major infrastructure including a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor along Ngong Road, a railway station for spectators, and a connecting route from the Southern Bypass to the Bomas International Conference Centre.
Ann NyamburaThe appointments, contained in Gazette Notices dated October 10 and 19, 2025, target corruption, land, and labour disputes, areas that have recorded some of the highest case backlogs in the courts.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe warning follows forecasts from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), which projects a high chance of below-normal rainfall for October–December 2025 in eastern Kenya, southern Ethiopia, parts of Somalia, and northern Tanzania. ICPAC notes that this period is a key rainfall season, accounting for up to 70 percent of annual precipitation in some parts of the Horn of Africa.
Rose AchiengAccording to the directives issued by Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, any nomination disputes must be resolved within ten days of being lodged and not later than October 21, 2025.
Rose AchiengThe Deputy President also reaffirmed Kenya’s dedication to initiatives that equip young people with skills, nurture innovation, and amplify their influence globally.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuring a tree planting ceremony in Kapseret to mark Mazingira Day on Friday, Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang urged citizens to promptly collect their IDs.
Rose AchiengThe former senator said he had an open discussion with the President about the projects he started during his previous term but could not complete.
Maureen KinyanjuiData from the Commission shows that Nairobi County led in new voter registrations with 4,804, followed by Mombasa at 1,379, Kiambu 1,203, Machakos 923, and Kakamega 608. Other counties making significant contributions included Murang’a (588), Siaya (564), Busia (427), and Laikipia (165).
Maureen KinyanjuiNema Director General Mamo Mamo said counties must now put in place systems and structures that support the implementation of the law, which came into effect on July 8, 2022.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe payment dispute arose from long-standing rent arrears. An Auditor General’s report indicated that since 2014, Huduma Kenya has occupied 23 Posta buildings without formal lease agreements, accumulating Sh1.66 billion in unpaid rent and utility bills.
Rose AchiengDuring a visit to Moi’s Kabarak residence on Friday, Ruto also revealed that the Kanu chairman pulled out of the Baringo Senate race on October 9, 2025, at his request.
Maureen KinyanjuiUpon arrival, the president first visited the burial site of the late Daniel Moi, where he paid his respects before proceeding to the main event.
Rose AchiengThe petition, submitted by Nakuru-based civic activist Laban Omusundi, argues that counties have engaged lawyers without following proper procedures, bypassing in-house legal teams and established procurement rules. Omusundi contends that this practice has led to massive financial losses and undermines the ethical standards expected of legal professionals.
Ann NyamburaRishad Abdulrahim Sheikh, identified as the leader, and Muamar Mutua Mohammed, who managed logistics and coordinated drug movement through JKIA, were among those detained.
Rose AchiengPS Hinga’s remarks follow a period of growing Housing Levy collections, which have strengthened the funding of affordable housing initiatives. In the 2024/2025 fiscal year, the levy brought in Sh73.2 billion, exceeding the target by Sh10 billion, up from Sh54.2 billion the previous year. The levy had faced earlier legal challenges but was legitimised by the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.
Maureen KinyanjuiMembers probed the authority on oversight, project execution, and the overall quality of roads maintained under the fund.
Rose AchiengThe livestock, which had been stolen from Akongolo area in Igembe Central Sub-County, Meru County, were traced and handed over to their rightful owner on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, after positive identification.
Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued by the ODPP on October 10, 2025, the court heard that on various dates between July 17, 2023 and July 19, 2023, at Nakwamkwi in Turkana Central Sub-County, the man lured the two young girls to his house by offering them yoghurt and sweets.
David AbonyoThe chemicals, seized in September 2024, were recovered following a coordinated operation targeting a transnational criminal network operating in Namanga.
Chrispho OwuorAccording to the guidelines issued, campaign activities will officially end on Monday, November 24, 2025, 48 hours before the by-election date. The commission further directed that campaigns shall only take place between 7 am and 6 pm each day until then.
Rose AchiengThe summons follows Mwangi’s post on October 8 after attending a hearing for a police assault case. He revealed that he had been accused of labeling a police officer corrupt, a claim he maintained, citing a report from the Anti-Corruption Commission.
Ann NyamburaCurrently, six KWS officers remain in custody as the case nears conclusion, with the prosecution expected to wrap up after the final testimony next month.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe matter of building encroachment has previously drawn the attention of President William Ruto. Speaking during the Kenya Air Force’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, he warned against developers exceeding legal height limits near the base, noting that high-rise constructions interfere with air operations.
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