Prolonged drought in Garissa County is tightening its grip on residents, disrupting livelihoods and driving up the cost of basic commodities, with milk vendors among the hardest hit. At Soko Ng’ombe market, rows of empty yellow jerrycans now tell a story of deepening scarcity as traders wait anxiously for milk deliveries
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Drought Worsens in Mandera as Livestock Die, Aid Rushed In
A worsening drought in Mandera County has sparked serious concern as livestock deaths rise and communities struggle to cope with scarce water and pasture. The Kenya Red Cross reports that over 70 animals have died in Chabii Barr, Rhamu Sub-County alone, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian support amid continued
Joho Assures Kwale Community on Mrima Hill Mining Project
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
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