Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho worked to calm growing worries about the Mrima Hill mining project. He met with community leaders and experts from Kwale County. People fear harm to land rights, the environment, and cultural sites.Local groups asked for talks with the government. They worry mining
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Hubble Confirms Cloud-9, a Starless Dark Matter Gas Cloud
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirmed a starless object called Cloud-9. It is the first known Reionization-Limited H I Cloud, or RELHIC.This cloud consists mostly of neutral hydrogen gas. Dark matter controls most of it. The object dates back to early galaxy formation.Cloud-9 lies about 14 million light-years from Earth. It
Truphena Muthoni Receives Guinness Record Badge for 48-Hour Tree Hug
Gambian Boat Tragedy Claims 7 Lives as Many Still Missing
At least seven people died in Gambian boat tragedy. Many others remain missing after a boat with about 200 migrants capsized off The Gambia's coast. The migrants aimed for Europe, authorities report.The boat flipped over at midnight on Wednesday near Jinack village in the North Bank Region. It ended up
Building Collapses in Nairobi Estate, Scores Injured
Kenya Met Warns of Continued Rainfall on December 30
The Kenya Meteorological Department says rain will continue across many parts of Kenya on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.This latest forecast runs until 9:00 a.m. that day.The department warns people in rainy areas to stay alert. Flood-prone and low-lying spots face the biggest risks.Residents should check official weather sources. Take steps
Ruto Calls for Actualisation of Cop30 Declarations
President William Ruto has called on the United Nations Environment Assembly to act on COP30’s declaration that the green transition is irreversible.The President said the Assembly must turn this declaration into concrete and practical outcomes that address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.He asked the
Truphena Muthoni on Tree Hugging: ‘I Lost Count’
At the age of 22, Truphena Muthoni has profoundly influenced public discourse surrounding environmental preservation, psychological well-being, and youth-driven advocacy, primarily through the act of embracing trees.During a television interview on Sunday, December 14, 2025, shortly after undertaking a demanding 72-hour attempt, the conservationist disclosed that she could no
EAC Unveils Sh457m Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters in Kisumu
The East African Community (EAC) has launched the new headquarters of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in Kisumu, a Sh457 million regional investment entirely financed by partner states.A state-of-the-art facility, constructed on the 2.8 acres of land donated by the Kenyan government in 2008, is anticipated to enhance cross-border collaboration,
UK Tourism Agents Explore Tanzania to Boost European Market Appeal
Tourism agents from the UK are currently visiting Tanzania's famous national parks, wildlife areas, and picturesque landscapes in order to advertise the country's distinctive tourist sites, examine investment options, and increase its profile in European tourism.Tanzania's Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, informed tourists that the country