Rongo town no longer cloaks the streets in darkness at night. The glow of streetlights now covers once-shadowy corners, a beacon of safety that has improved security in this community. “Thirteen years ago, the darkness made walking at night a risky venture. Now, with the well-lit streets, I feel safer, and it has positively impacted our community,” says Leon Odongo, a resident and businessman in the town. Thirteen years ago, the town grappled with insecurity, hindering both daily life and economic growth. Devolution has proven to be a catalyst for change, channeling resources where they matter ..read more

In a step towards mitigating the issue of human-wildlife conflict, Kenya has launched a pioneering compensation program aimed at providing relief to communities affected by the persistent clash between humans and wildlife. The launch, which is taking place today on April 12th, 2024, in Laikipia, witnessed the presence of Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua , representing the government’s commitment to addressing this pressing issue. The initiative comes at a time when communities in five counties – Laikipia, Kajiado, Meru, Baringo, and Taita Taveta – hav ..read more

In the world of gambling, the glamour of placing a bet can turn into addiction. From casino games trickling down to sports betting, the rush of excitement combined with the potential for big winnings can be irresistible. one aspect of gambling that is often overlooked is the addiction to bet slip itself. At its core, the bet slip is characterized by individual’s compulsiveness to place bets and collect bet slip as a form of validation and gratification. Much like other forms of addiction such as drug abuse, gambling addiction leads to loss of control and can have serious consequences on a pers ..read more

Former Mombasa Gov. Hassan Joho has broken his silence by listing reasons why he feels he is the best candidate to fit the ODM party’s top leadership position if Azimio One Kenya Coalition party leader Raila Odinga clinches the AU Commission Chairmanship slot. Speaking to the media, the former Mombasa county Boss alluded that he is the most deserving to be Raila’s heir. He went on further to state that over the years he has learned many fundamental aspects of leadership from the Kenyan Veteran politician Raila Odinga. In his statement, Joho praised Azimio’s boss claiming that through him he ha ..read more

The Higher Education Loans Board and the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) will soon become one organization, according to the government’s announcement. These two organizations will be replaced by the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Authority under a new bill that the Ministry of Education has proposed. The placement of students in postsecondary education and the granting of student loans are two of the ten primary responsibilities outlined in the proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2024. “The functions of the Authority shall be to ..read more

The Opposition now demands that the government provide schools with the full Sh25 Billion that is purportedly owed to them in one big payment. Opiyo Wandayi, the leader of the Minority Party, stated that the funds shouldn’t be withheld without valid justification. He stated in his statement that the government ought to inform Kenyans if free primary and secondary education has been discontinued. Mr. Wandayi asserted that since 2021, schools are owed about Sh52.8 Billion in free day School Education payments. He added stating that funds are yet to be remitted to schools. Equally, there is neith ..read more

This comes after the school’s bus was involved in a road accident on Saturday that took the lives of a student and a teacher. Speaking during his visit to the school on Sunday, the DP said he would communicate with his boss, President William Ruto about gifting the school a new bus. Gachagua promised to talk to the president later in the day saying he was sure that the President would give Kabsabet another bus to replace that one so that the school can continue with the tours. The President is an alumnus of the institution. At the same time, the deputy president warned school bus drivers to be ..read more

Nairobi: Following the severe rainfall that occurred in Nairobi on Sunday night, which resulted in property damage, multiple fatalities, and homelessness, Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued five directions. In a statement issued on Monday, March 25, Sakaja directed the Nairobi Water Sewerage Company to mobilize its water bowsers to be deployed in affected areas and also provide residents with clean water. Additionally, he gave the Community Health Providers (CHP) and public health officers orders to step up on-the-ground assistance by giving impacted individuals psychosocial support and distri ..read more

At the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi on Monday, March 25, 2024, friends, family, and members of the media community gathered for a memorial ceremony honoring journalist Rita Tinina. Rita’s former and present media industry colleagues took advantage of the occasion to share recollections they had while working with her. This comes after she passed away from severe pneumonia on March 17, 2024, at her Nairobi home. The renowned television journalist was employed with Nation Media Group’s NTV at the time of her death, however, she had previously worked for several Kenyan TV stations. Journalist ..read more

Anerlisa Muigai got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Melvin Ibrahim. The wealthy celebrity, who is renowned for keeping her personal affairs out of the spotlight, has once again conned her admirers and following. Melvin is a little-known individual who runs the Nairobi-based auto dealership Apex Automotive. The dealership buys and sells locally owned used cars in addition to importing vehicles from Australia, South Africa, the UK, and Japan. Rumours of the purported engagement began to circulate, after a lavish celebration held at Anerlisa’s parents’ Naivasha house. Her parents, business mog ..read more