By Jackie Adhyambo Today, Monday the 26th day of May 2025, President Ruto will turn a new chapter for Kenyans affected by human-wildlife conflict. His presence in Meru to grace a compensation event will close a chapter of a past riddled with painful experiences but now giving way to a hopeful future. As Kenya’s model
By Cindy Kirui In many locations where elephants once trampled crops under the cloak of night, a quiet revolution is unfolding and many farmers can rest easy knowing that their farmyards with crops are safe. Where fire and decibel dominated the range of methods to chase away elephants marauding, today, technology fights for many. Kenya’s
By Musa Maridhawa Kenya’s political landscape is no stranger to theatrics, but former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s recent manoeuvres have crossed into dangerous territory. His blend of tribal rhetoric, inflammatory accusations, and blatant hypocrisy expose a character deserving of close observation before anyone takes him seriously any time soon. As the 2027 elections beckon, Gachagua’s toxic
By Musa Maridhawa Kenya’s political landscape is no stranger to theatrics, but former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s recent manoeuvres have crossed into dangerous territory. His blend of tribal rhetoric, inflammatory accusations, and blatant hypocrisy expose a character deserving of close observation before anyone takes him seriously any time soon. As the 2027 elections beckon, Gachagua’s toxic
By Fridah Inyanje Barely a decade ago, lions were viewed as enemies of the people for feasting on goats and sheep in some parts of Kenya. In the same areas today, sighting lions does not elicit killer instincts in the same communities where they would be hunted down willy-nilly for fear that they would their
By Fridah Inyanje Barely a decade ago, lions were viewed as enemies of the people for feasting on goats and sheep in some parts of Kenya. In the same areas today, sighting lions does not elicit killer instincts in the same communities where they would be hunted down willy-nilly for fear that they would their
By Musa Maridhawa Though undoubtedly a global heritage, Kenya’s wildlife has long exacted a heavy toll on communities that live alongside wildlife. Between 2014 and 2023 alone, over 500 lives were lost, and 30,000 livelihoods affected by encounters with elephants, lions and buffaloes. Delays in compensating affected parties only ends up deepening distrust between authorities
By Eugenia Kindaruma In the sun-scorched plains of Kajiado County, Peter Kilukei once watched helplessly as an elephant trampled him, and nearly claimed his life back in 2016. For nearly a decade, his pursuit for compensation remained unresolved. His story mirrors Kenya’s broader struggle to reconcile conservation with community survival. Yet today, though amid lingering
By Justus Ngaruci Under the steadfast leadership of Dr Jane Mwikali, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has undergone a profound transformation, emerging as a reference point for regulatory integrity pegged on to global best practice. Since assuming her role as Chairperson, Dr Mwikali has redefined the Board’s mandate and anchored it
By Clement Wasike A quiet revolution is unfolding within the gaming sector in Kenya thanks to forward-thinking leadership of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) under the leadership of its board chair, Dr Jane Mwikali. Once teeming with unregulated operators and rising addiction rates, Kenya’s gaming industry is now emerging as a model of