The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning concerning the imminent heavy rains anticipated across various regions of the country over the next 48 hours. As per the advisory, the Kenya Met outlined that localized heavy downpours are likely to impact areas in Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Central Highlands. Similar weather conditions […]
Thika West Police Station is currently investigating the tragic demise of Faith Musembi, a 19-year-old university student whose lifeless body was discovered in Pilot Estate, Thika, Kiambu County. The investigation was prompted when Faith’s father, Boniface Musembi, found her deceased in her residence after receiving ransom demands through her phone. Upon receiving distressing calls demanding […]
As the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health summit drew to a close in Nairobi, a unanimous commitment echoed among leaders spanning the continent: the urgent need for accessible fertiliser for small-scale farmers. With the participation of more than five heads of state, alongside esteemed dignitaries and stakeholders, the summit convened to address pressing agricultural issues, […]
Emotions surged through the atmosphere in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, as the community bid farewell to 13 of the 61 individuals who tragically lost their lives in a devastating flooding incident two weeks ago. Tears cascaded down the cheeks of grieving relatives and friends as they grappled with the profound loss of their loved ones. The […]
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has announced plans to relocate flood victims in Homa Bay county from schools, in preparation for the upcoming reopening on Monday. The decision comes amidst the need to ensure that educational activities can resume smoothly, without disruption from the ongoing flooding situation in the region. Omollo emphasized the importance of creating […]
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has declared the government’s intention to prolong the Term Two school period to compensate for the time lost due to a two-week delay in the commencement of learning activities caused by floods. In a briefing session held on Thursday, the Education CS unveiled plans to extend the second term for […]
Severe floods wreaked havoc on Kenya, submerging or demolishing at least 62 primary schools, rendering over 15,000 children devoid of educational spaces as schools gear up for reopening. Save the Children sounded the alarm about the looming threat of waterborne diseases in the wake of this catastrophe. A report unveiled by the Ministry of Education […]