African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Thousands of residents from across the county have today turned up for free medical camp conducted in collaboration with the M-Pesa Foundation (Zuri Health). As the county continue to strengthen partnership to create awareness and improve cancer screening, hundreds benefited from screen for cervical, breast, prostate, and colon cancers. In addition, residents accessed specialized services […]
In a landmark ruling, the Siaya Magistrate Court awarded journalist Josiah Omolo Odanga Ksh. 3 million in damages after finding the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) liable for defamation. The case, filed by Odanga in May 2024, revolved around two press statements issued by MCK in January 2024 that falsely implicated him in unprofessional conduct. […]
The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) has called for an end to human trafficking and modern day slavery across the African Continent. The clarion call has been reached during the ongoing High Level Consultation on Migration, Trafficking in Persons and Modern Slavery conference in Kenya. Speaking in Nairobi Tuesday, Chief Doliwura Zakari, Chairperson, Steering […]
A situation that left hundreds of Voi Residents in shock on Tuesday morning has now turned out to be tragic one as a man who was seen at the top of Safaricom booster Mast have succumbed to suicide. The man, quickly dubbed the “Voi Boosterman” by locals, was first seen around 6 a.m., having apparently […]
Primary health care is the essential health care made accessible, acceptable and affordable through full participation of individuals, families and communities. Article 43 (1) of the Kenyan constitution grants the highest attainable standard of healthcare as a basic right for all Kenyans without discrimination. This is further guaranteed to all Kenyans through the Act of […]
Today, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officially launched its Strategic Plan 2024-2028 at the iconic Ivory Burning Site in Nairobi National Park. The event, which underscores the government’s commitment to wildlife conservation, was presided over by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Hon. Rebecca Miano, and attended by dignitaries including; Principal Secretary Silvia Museiya (Wildlife), Principal Secretary […]
A constitutional petition seeking a referendum to remove President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office has taken a crucial turn. Hon. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, presiding over HCCHRPET E356/2024 Cyprian Nyamwamu & others vs President William Ruto & others, today set the 29th of October 2024 as the date for highlighting submissions by […]
The Senate Roads and Transport Committee experienced a stormy session on Monday as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi faced tough scrutiny over the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Airport Holdings. During the heated proceedings, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka spearheaded the opposition, raising concerns about the transparency of the deal and […]
In a significant ruling on September 20, 2024, the High Court of Kenya declared the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) unconstitutional. A three-judge bench found that the fund violated the principles of devolution outlined in the Constitution. The court highlighted that the NG-CDF, established to fund local development projects, had led to the duplication […]
For years, schools in the counties of Kisii ,Nyamira and Bomet ,have been grappling with inadequate and unsafe sanitation facilities. Children were forced to use poorly maintained latrines, and many schools lacked reliable sources of clean drinking water, putting students at risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. In a transformative move set […]
