Mau Forest, Kenya’s largest water catchment area, has lost 25% of its forest cover during the last 36 years, according to new satellite photographs. What’s more concerning is that satellite images show the forest facing another round of devastation in 2024. According to satellite data from Global Forest Watch (GFW), deforestation in Mau Forest decreased
Eng. Dominic Kundu, once trusted with the responsibility of managing the RWC 318 (ODDA-BUTE-DANABA) road project in Marsabit, has now become the center of a corruption scandal that has left hardworking road workers without their pay. Despite the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) sending Ksh 7.02 million last week specifically to settle overdue wages and
Eric Ngeno, currently serving as the speechwriter for President William Ruto, is at the center of a scandal that has severely tarnished his reputation and raised serious concerns about the integrity of the current Kenyan administration. Ngeno has allegedly been involved in issuing death threats to Jackie Maina, a contractor associated with hacking software development.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse, Dorcas Gachagua, face mounting reports of financial impropriety, triggering calls for accountability. Recent parliamentary inquiries have exposed questionable expenditure on property renovations and funds allocated to the Office of the Spouse to the Deputy President. The refurbishment of key offices linked to Gachagua’s tenure has sparked controversy.
The Kenyan government’s proposal to impose new licensing fees on online health services has sparked heated debate. The draft regulations suggest that doctors and health facilities providing telemedicine services will be required to pay an annual license fee of KSh 250,000. Mobile health (mHealth) solution providers will need to pay KSh 50,000 annually, while innovators
With only a few hours until the Raila-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party grassroots elections, certain officials expressed concerns about issues that arose prior to the big day. ODM leaders in Mombasa County, who are running for various positions, have complained that there is no openness over how the election will be conducted. They disclosed
If a new bill is signed into law, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be unable to broadcast presidential election results.This is according to the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to formalise the National Dialogue Committee’s (NADCO) ideas on election concerns. NADCO was founded in 2023 as a bipartisan team in response
On Sunday, November 24, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused Kenya Kwanza leaders of being terrified of President William Ruto. Gachagua launched another famous political outburst during a church service at the AIPCA Kangari in Kigumo, Murang’a County, offering a new perspective on what led to his longstanding feud with President Ruto. The self-proclaimed ‘truthful
A new Bill introduced in Parliament has stirred controversy for its proposal to eliminate the live-streaming of presidential election results. If passed, this legislation would require the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to cease live broadcasting of results. Instead, the IEBC would upload results electronically to an online portal and deliver physical copies to
President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched the construction of the 275-kilometer Ugandan section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), marking a major step towards connecting Uganda to Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. This project is seen as a key milestone in East Africa’s efforts to transform its infrastructure and boost regional trade integration. The SGR is