Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has linked the city’s ongoing infrastructure issues, particularly chronic flooding, to years of insufficient funding, amid public outcry from citizens and some leaders.In his first remarks since the floods caused widespread disruption on March 8, 2026, Sakaja emphasized that Nairobi needs billions to permanently resolve
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Food Insecurity in Kenya Could Worsen as 3.7 Million Face Crisis
A new report warns that food insecurity in Kenya will likely escalate in the coming months. The Food Security and Nutrition Working Group for East and Central Africa reveals that 6.39 million Kenyans are under stress, with an additional 3.12 million facing a crisis and 586,306 in emergency conditions. Overall,
Muhoozi Kainerugaba Wins African Defence Leadership Award
The African Leadership Organisation awarded General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces – UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, with the Special African Leadership Award for Defence and National Security Excellence at the 15th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Awards in Accra, Ghana.Held at the luxurious
Auditor-General Dismisses Ksh1.3 Trillion e-Citizen Scandal Claims
The Office of the Auditor-General has refuted social media claims of a Ksh1.3 trillion scandal linked to the government’s e-Citizen platform. In a statement, the office emphasized that reports alleging Ksh1.3 trillion is lost or unaccounted for are false and misleading. “We have noted misleading information circulating on social
Joyce Nzisa Mwongela Burial Set for February 27 in Makueni
Johnson Muthama, a Commissioner of the Parliamentary Service Commission and former Senator of Machakos, will lay his ex-wife, Joyce Nzisa Mwongela, to rest at her parents’ home in Kilome, Kilungu, Makueni County. Nzisa, who passed away after a prolonged illness on February 16, 2026, will be interred on Friday, February
Charles Kanjama Elected LSK President with 3,728 Votes
Charles Kanjama has officially assumed the presidency of the Law Society of Kenya, having secured 3,728 votes in the recent election. In this competitive race, Peter Wanyama finished in second place with 2,616 votes, while Mwaura Kabata followed closely in third with 2,086 votes. Kanjama succeeds Faith Odhiambo, who led
Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh Dismisses SMASCO Abuse Claims
The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh has firmly dismissed social media allegations regarding the mistreatment of Kenyan nationals at the Saudi Manpower Solutions Company (SMASCO) accommodation center, labeling the claims as baseless.In a statement released on the evening of February 14, 2026, the Embassy reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the welfare
KWS Steps Up Wildlife Protection as Drought Intensifies
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has implemented a series of proactive measures to safeguard wildlife as the drought conditions intensify. Director General Erustus Kanga emphasized that these initiatives focus on ensuring the availability of essential water and pasture resources.Kanga announced plans for several water infrastructure projects across regions including Kilifi,
Alcohol Abuse and Liver Damage: A Kenyan Man’s Warning Story
Do you recall the times when you visited entertainment venues with friends, often feeling out of place for not consuming alcohol? Your friends would enthusiastically describe the sensations of a drink, commonly referred to as ‘kamnyweso’, urging you to take a sip. Before long, you might find yourself graduating from
