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The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with Rootooba, is hosting a two-day forum titled the Financing Agriculture Sustainably Conference (FINAS2024) on March 27th and 28th, 2024, aimed at addressing Kenya’s food insecurity crisis. Seeking to tackle the looming food insecurity and combat inflation in food prices, the forum will bring …

Comedian Mannerson Oduor Ochieng, widely known as Akuku Danger, has opened up about his recent struggle with Sickle Cell disease, describing it as a challenging ordeal that required divine intervention for recovery. Akuku Danger’s history with the illness is well-documented, having faced previous episodes that necessitated hospitalization and appeals for …

As tensions escalate between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) army and the Tutsi-led M23 rebels, reportedly supported by Rwanda, residents of Eastern Congo are facing dire challenges in accessing food and ensuring their safety. The conflict has severely disrupted food supplies to the city of Goma, affecting over two …

A Form Four student from St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School in Lugari, Kakamega County, reportedly passed away after taking part in a school marathon event. The deceased, identified as Timothy Akila, aged 20, succumbed while undergoing treatment at Chekalini Hospital after collapsing during the race at Chekalini Secondary School. According …

Gladys Wanga, Governor of Homa Bay, dispels concerns about Raila Odinga’s potential loss of political support should he assume the chairmanship of the African Union Commission, asserting that it won’t diminish his influence in Kenyan politics. Wanga contends that Raila’s transition from active domestic politics to a continental role won’t …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has expressed unease regarding the extended closure of Uhuru Park. Since September 2021, the iconic park has remained shut for renovation and rejuvenation efforts led by the Kenya Defence Forces. In a letter directed to Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, Senator Sifuna highlighted receiving complaints about …

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has emphasized the vital role of radio as a crucial tool for disseminating information to the public. Joseph Mecha, the MCK Nakuru Regional Coordinator, stressed the importance of journalists adhering to ethical standards and prioritizing accurate reporting in their professional duties. “Media practitioners bear …

Last year witnessed a notable rebound in cargo throughput at the Mombasa port, with a growth of 6.23 percent, a trend attributed to the government’s renewed efforts to enhance efficiency amid increasing competition from Dar es Salaam. According to data compiled by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), East …

The death toll rose by two on Thursday following the consumption of suspected illicit alcohol in Kandongu village, Kirinyaga. The town has recently witnessed a surge in fatalities attributed to illicit alcohol consumption. According to reports, one of the deceased, a middle-aged man, succumbed to severe stomach pains while being …

A recent international tender inviting bids for long leases of state-owned sugar companies has been temporarily halted by the High Court. Justice Chacha Mwita issued an order suspending the tender, which was advertised by the Ministry of Agriculture on January 16, following an urgent application. The decision to halt the …