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Day: July 10, 2025

Five Minors Among 68 Saba Saba Suspects Detained

Machakos: A Machakos court on Tuesday arraigned 68 Saba Saba protest suspects, among them five minors who were accused of participating in unlawful assembly and malicious damage to property in Machakos County. They appeared before Principal Magistrate Betty Koech who ordered them to be detained for 10 days to allow

Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Chief Kadhi Hussein

Mombasa: An outpouring of messages of condolence continues to stream in following the death of Chief Kadhi Abdul Halim Hussein, who passed away on Wednesday night. The late Chief Kadhi will be laid to rest today in Mombasa. Funeral prayers (Swalatul Janazah) will be held at Masjid Nur in Bondeni

Kakamega Initiates Construction of 60-Bed Maternity Unit at Likuyani Hospital

Nairobi: Kakamega County has commenced the construction of a 60-bed maternity wing at Likuyani Level IV Hospital. The devolved unit will allocate Sh 90 million to establish the facility, which is projected to be completed by January 2026. According to Kenya News Agency, the maternity wing will include a theatre,

Kenya Pilots Livestock Chip Identification System in Busia County

Busia: The government is in the process of rolling out an Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANTITRAC) that will ensure identification of animals from the owner, breed to the vaccination it has received. Speaking during the opening of the Nambale livestock sale yard in Busia County on Wednesday, Livestock Development

Supreme Court Upholds SRC’s Jurisdiction Over NHIF Remuneration

Nairobi: The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an appeal by the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Management Board and upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision, affirming that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has jurisdiction over remuneration. According to Kenya News Agency, the move marks a significant win

UN Report Warns of Rising Elderly Mortality Due to Global Heatwaves

Nairobi: As extreme heat becomes increasingly common worldwide, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning about the growing health risks faced by older adults. According to Kenya News Agency, the Frontiers 2025 Report, titled “The Weight of Time – Facing a New Age of Challenges for

Traders Team Up with Police to Protect Businesses from Looting and Vandalism

Naivasha: The Business Community in Naivasha has resolved to partner with local security agencies to safeguard their enterprises and confront individuals involved in looting and vandalism during demonstrations. The traders pledged to identify and take action against those behind the recent violent demonstrations, which have left three people dead, dozens

Kenya Reaffirms Women’s Land Rights at IGAD Forum

Nairobi: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing systemic inequalities that hinder women from fully realizing their land rights. The assurance was made during IGAD’s Regional Dialogue with Women Parliamentarians and Duty Bearers on Gender, Land, and Climate Resilience held in Nairobi, where stakeholders explored strategies to improve women’s