The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has confirmed the tragic loss of four lives following a building collapse in Blue Estate, Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub-County, on Monday, March 16, 2026.In a recent update shared on X, the ministry reported that the collapse occurred during an attempted demolition along the
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Willis Otieno Raises Alarm Over Property Rights in Tuju Land Dispute
Lawyer Willis Evans Otieno has expressed serious concerns regarding property rights and access to justice in Kenya, particularly in light of the recent situation involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.In a post on his official X account during the early hours of March 16, 2026, Otieno emphasized that Tuju's predicament
River Miriu Floods Displace Hundreds in Kisumu and Homa Bay
Recent floods in Kisumu and Homa Bay counties have displaced hundreds of families and impacted thousands more after River Miriu overflowed its banks due to prolonged heavy rains. The deluge has wreaked havoc, demolishing homes, submerging agricultural land, and isolating key roadways, leaving residents in precarious situations. The Kenya Meteorological
Albert Maloba Receives HE For SHE of the Year 2026/2027 Award, Aims to Accelerate Gender Equality Movement
In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Albert Maloba received the HE For SHE of the Year 2026/2027 award at the Jamhuri Leadership Awards, a recognition he accepted with humility and a pledge to advance the rights and empowerment of women and girls. While addressing the audience, Mr. Maloba highlighted the
Kamiti Squatters Demand Settlement on 400 Acres After 30 Years
Over 2,000 squatters in Kiambu County's Kamiti area have urged the government to expedite their settlement on 400 acres of land they claim was allocated to them over 30 years ago.Representing the Kamiti Forest Squatters Association, residents assert that the late President Daniel Moi allocated the land in 1994, yet
Indonesia to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 16
Indonesia plans to ban social media and popular online platforms for children under 16, joining a growing list of countries seeking to protect youth from online dangers. Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid announced that accounts for minors on "high-risk" platforms will deactivate starting March 28. This initiative targets
Sakaja Blames Nairobi Flooding on Years of Underfunding
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
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,
Kenya Red Cross Volunteer Dies During Mbagathi River Rescue
The Kenya Red Cross Society mourns the loss of veteran aqua rescue volunteer Samuel Wangila, who tragically died while responding to an emergency on March 3, 2026, along the Mbagathi River in Nairobi.Wangila, a dedicated volunteer for over 15 years, lost his life during a rescue operation following a distress
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