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The government has outlined seven key measures being implemented to strengthen preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated October–December El Niño rains, which are expected to bring above-normal rainfall across most parts of the country. The rains are expected to result in flooding, drowning, injuries and fatalities, displacement and isolation of communities, disease outbreaks, disruption of essential services, and damage to roads and other critical infrastructure. In a statement, the go

Tobacco-leaf production is declining globally, but rising in Africa, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO).  The analysis finds that while global tobacco-leaf production fell by nearly 19% between 2012 and 2024, production in Africa increased by almost 9%. Over the same period, Africa’s cigarette import bill more than doubled. Africa’s cigarette imports more than doubled, rising from US$ 833 million to US$ 1.77 billion. The findings point to a troubl

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has charged afresh the former Governor of Murang’a County and eight others at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court following the amendment of the initial charges in the Ksh. 351,097,491.15 case. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Tuesday, Mwangi Wa Iria alongside Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia, David Maina Kiama, David Maina Njeri, Jane Waigwe Kimani, Solomon Mutura Kimani, Peter Muturi Karanja, Top Image Media Consultants and Value View Limited ple

When floods strike, public attention naturally turns to submerged roads, damaged homes and displaced families. Yet another emergency can develop beyond immediate public view: drinking-water sources become contaminated, sanitation systems fail, health facilities become difficult to reach, and communities face growing exposure to disease. If these risks are not addressed early, a weather emergency can quickly become a public health crisis. This is the threat Kenya must prevent as the country prepa

Sugarcane farmers in Bungoma County are beaming with hope after Nzoia Sugar Company embarked on a modernisation exercise geared towards enhancing production, efficiency and service  delivery. Led by Ferdinand Makhanu, a model farmer based in Bukembe area, the farmers lauded the move by President William Ruto’s administration to lease out the four state-owned companies saying it marks a turning point for the sugar industry. The farmers further exuded confidence that the leasing arrangement herald

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified a crackdown on counterfeit and illicit alcoholic products following heightened public concern over unsafe alcohol being manufactured, distributed and sold in the country. According to a statement by NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, the agency is working with relevant government Agencies to verify information shared by Wananchi on various platforms to ensure prompt action by the Multi-Agency teams acro

Kenya is stepping up efforts to improve care for people living with sickle cell disease, with the government pushing for wider access to screening, treatment and specialised care. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said sickle cell disease should not determine the quality or length of a child’s life, regardless of where they are born or their ability to access healthcare. Speaking during the 3rd Global Sickle Cell Disease Conference, Duale called for universal screening of infants to ensure chi

Kenya has proposed that 2030 be declared the Year of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, as part of efforts to reinvigorate the Silencing the Guns agenda and renew the continent’s collective political commitment to ending conflicts and sustaining peace. The proposal came during the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union on Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. Speaking at the Summit, where he represented President William Ruto, P

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has intercepted a consignment of unregistered pest control products at the Busia One Stop Border Post. The products were intercepted on 30th August 2026, the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) intercepted a consignment of unregistered pest control products that was in transit from Kampala to Nairobi. “On 30th August 2026, PCPB enforcement officers at the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) intercepted a consignment of unregistered pest control products t

Johnnie Walker has brought its AfroExchange experience to Nairobi, with the city’s creatives and music lovers converging at Capital Noir for a celebration of African music, fashion and culture. The event, held on August 29, featured live performances, DJ sets, curated cocktails and interactive art and fashion experiences, highlighting Nairobi’s growing influence in Africa’s contemporary creative scene. Singer Okello Max headlined the entertainment, performing some of his popular tracks, includin

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Opposition to stop interfering with the IEBC, saying political leaders must respect the independence of the electoral institution. “You see someone talking about the IEBC. He wants to be the contractor, candidate, and referee at the same time,” the CS said. Urging opposition leaders to stick to their lanes, Murkomen expressed concern over what he termed a lack of clear ideas, policies, and an agenda among Opposition leaders, including yo

Women across the country have been urged to step up and actively compete for political leadership in the 2027 General Election. The call was made in Mulukhoni Village, Samia Sub-County, where Ambassador Josephine Ojiambo challenged women to venture into political spaces and compete for leadership positions traditionally dominated by men. Speaking after meeting Samia elders to seek their blessings, Ojiambo said increased representation of women in leadership would help reshape the country’s polit

One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say. “The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way,” Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement. “Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear.” The force told Swiss media that the shooting took place near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, some 46km (29 miles) west of Zurich. A rave was sche

The US has struck a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, Donald Trump said. The US president wrote that the agreement would more than double American oil reserves and “substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans”. In a late-night address on Saturday, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez hailed the deal as one that would help her nation’s economic revival. But some analysts have reacted with scepticism, inclu

A former President of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a contract to build a hydroelectric plant in the Latin American nation. The 73-year-old will serve his sentence under house arrest due to his age and disability, and has already indicated his intention to appeal against the verdict after a court in the capital, Quito, found him and 19 others guilty of co

At the National Land Commission Research Conference, I delivered a simple message: Kenya’s land is finite, but our capacity to understand it, innovate around it and use it more productively is not. As Kenya takes the trajectory beyond 2030, land becomes a vital asset on socioeconomic transformation. Land underpins virtually every national priority—food security, housing, manufacturing, transport, energy, tourism, environmental conservation and digital infrastructure. Yet demand for this resource

Scientists and the Kenya Meteorological Department have issued an urgent forecast that the El Nino phenomenon is set to return between September, 2026 and January, 2027. Coming off the back of early 2026 rains that tragically claimed over 100 lives, the Meteorological Department’s high-accuracy modeling leaves no room for hesitation. This early warning provides Kenya with a critical window of opportunity, but advanced notice is only as valuable as the preparation that follows it. As a youn

Kenya is stepping up efforts to expand access to clean and affordable energy, particularly in communities that remain underserved by the national electricity grid. Civil society and faith-based organisations are now calling for greater transparency in financing for decentralised renewable energy, saying investments must reach households, schools, health facilities, farmers, and small businesses that need reliable power. Access to reliable and affordable energy remains a challenge for many comm

The FKF Premier League for the 2026/2027 season is set to commence on Monday, 31st August, following a High Court decision on Friday that cleared the way. The newly promoted team, 3K, will face Mara Sugar at Moi Stadium in Embu, with the match scheduled to start at 3 PM. At the same time, Mathare United will compete against APS Bomet at the Police Sacco Stadium. On 1st September, Tusker FC will begin their season with an away match against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, also starti

I recall a time when the face of tobacco addiction in Kenya was unmistakable. It belonged to an adult, often a man, with a cigarette dangling from weathered fingers. The harm was visible, the villain well-known. Today, the face of addiction has shifted, and it is far more difficult to recognise. It belongs to a teenager scrolling through TikTok after school, captivated by a sleek device held by their favourite influencer. We are witnessing a silent epidemic, one where novel tobacco products are