Stakeholders in the mining sector express their endorsement for anticipated reforms, while also seeking a grace period before the eventual implementation of regulations governing the mining of strategic minerals to mitigate potential disruptions to livelihoods. Dr. Patrick Kanyoro, Chair of the Kenya Chamber of Mines, conveyed the industry’s support for …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon leaders in the East African region to follow Kenya’s example in rejecting colonial-era boundaries, advocating for a borderless Africa to foster socio-economic transformation. Gachagua emphasized that facilitating unrestricted movement would promote seamless trade, especially under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, and …

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru is currently investigating the unexplained demise of an intern doctor at the Margaret Kenyatta Mother-Baby Maternity wing in the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital. As outlined in a statement by Nakuru County Executive Member for Health Services, Roselyn Mungai, the intern’s body …

President William Ruto has reiterated that engaging in street protests and symbolic acts, such as wearing cooking pots on one’s head, will not address the issues impacting Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of the affordable housing program in Bondeni, Nakuru County, on Saturday, Ruto emphasized the need for unity among …

President William Ruto is set to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the coming days to resolve a diplomatic conflict arising from a dispute over fuel imports. The neighboring country has taken legal action against Nairobi at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya rejected a request to …

Kenya has ascended six positions in the worldwide passport ranking, securing the 67th position in 2024, compared to the 73rd place the previous year. The ranking, provided by the London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley and Partners, places Kenya and Malawi in the same position. The report indicates …

Authorities in Mbooni, Makueni county, are looking into an incident where a man sustained serious injuries after his residence was engulfed in flames on Friday night in Miau village. Kieti Kivindyo, aged 42, was asleep when the fire broke out, causing him to lose consciousness. Neighbors came to his rescue, …

Alungo village in West Seme, Kisumu County, is experiencing heightened tension as a criminal gang has surfaced, targeting residences and demanding cash and valuables. The gang threatens to set houses on fire if their demands are not met, leading to a pervasive sense of fear among the residents. The alarming …

Police in Chepalungu, Bomet County are detaining a 72-year-old man after he used a bow and arrow to lethally injure his 23-year-old grandson during a dispute. The incident transpired when the deceased, Ezra Chepkwony, visited his grandfather Francis Bor’s residence under the influence of alcohol. In the course of their …

A school dormitory in Kisii suffered a devastating fire, destroying property valued at Ksh.10 million. The incident, which occurred at Nyakoiba Mixed Secondary School at 5 am on Friday, is currently under investigation by the Kisii police. Tom Anjere, the county commissioner, revealed that the inferno caused significant losses to …