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06 Dec

Police Officers Trained On Identification Of Illicit Brews

KNA0 CommentsCounties, UncategorizedPolice Officers Trained On Identification Of Illicit Brews

National Police Service officers from Nyeri and Nyandarua counties have received training from liquor manufacturer East Africa Breweries Limited, on how to distinguish genuine alcohol from illicit brew. The one-day training, which was held at the FK resort in Nyeri, brought together close to 80 Officers Commanding Station, Officers in Charge of Crime and Officers Commanding Police Divisions from the two counties. Speaking on the sidelines of the training, Central Region Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, commended the liquor manufacturer for supporting the government’s efforts in tackling the illicit brew menace. He also said that, the training had come at a…

17 Sep

M-PESA Foundation hosts a free medical camp in Kisii County

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesKisii County, Mpesa Foundation, Safaricom

Over 3,000 Kisii County residents have benefited from a free medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst Eye Hospital at Kisii Primary School in Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County. The Foundation also distributed Mama Packs at Kisii County Referral Hospital, containing essentials for mothers and babies, as part of its efforts to enhance maternal and child health. At the medical camp, one of the major interventions is free corrective eye surgeries and checkups. Since April this year, when the Foundation launched a new phase of medical camps, over 160 patients have received free…

16 Sep

Nyandiwa Village Reels After Arsonists Destroy Local Posho Mill

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesMigori, Migori County

Residents of Nyandiwa village in Homa Bay County were left in shock on Monday morning when arsonists set fire to a local posho mill, causing extensive damage and financial losses. The mill's owner, Dickens Oswago, reported that the assailants gained entry by cutting through an iron sheet wall. The attack resulted in the destruction of the mill’s engine, which was filled with fuel, leading to rapid and severe fire damage. Oswago estimates the total loss at over Sh200,000. Oswago recounted the harrowing experience, saying, “I was awakened at about 2 a.m. by my mother’s screams, who was shouting that the…

16 Sep

Mara River Basin Stakeholders Pledge to Protect Shared Natural Heritage

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesAbdi Dubat, David Sankok, Maasai Mara National Reserve

Stakeholders from the Mara River basin have renewed their commitment to preserving the Mara ecosystem, a symbol of shared natural heritage between Kenya and Tanzania. During the 13th Mara Day celebrations held in Sekenani, Narok West Sub-County, speakers emphasized the river’s vital role in supporting millions of people and wildlife, including the renowned wildebeest migration. Principal Secretary for the State Department for East African Community, Abdi Dubat, representing Cabinet Secretary Beatrice Askul, underscored the importance of the Mara River basin for both countries. The river, which flows from Kenya’s Mau Escarpment through the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti before…

16 Sep

Malindi Security Committee Probes Alleged Mismanagement of Butterfly Farming Project at Gede Museum

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesMalindi County

The Malindi Sub County Security Committee has launched an investigation into allegations of mismanagement at the Kipepeo butterfly farming project based at the Gede Museum. The inquiry follows complaints from butterfly farmers who claim they are not receiving fair compensation for their labor and are left out of key decisions regarding the community-run project. Assistant County Commissioner Irene Munyoki, alongside Sub County Police Commander Linton Mudavadi and other security officials, met with the farmers and the museum's curator, Husein Adan, who also manages the Kipepeo Project. The committee aims to resolve the conflict by listening to both sides before delivering…

16 Sep

Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli Unveils First Modern Chief’s Office in Isokon, Trans Mara South

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesMaasai Mara, Narok County

Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli has handed over the first-ever modern chief’s office in Isokon Location, aiming to improve service delivery for local residents. For years, chiefs in Trans Mara South Sub-County operated under difficult conditions, often from their homes, under trees, or in rented, semi-permanent structures. Sunkuli’s initiative includes the construction of additional offices for chiefs in Kapune and Pusanki locations, as well as a Directorate of Criminal Investigations office in Lolgorian town. These developments seek to enhance access to government services at the grassroots level. “The chief’s office is essential in providing government services at the community level,” Sunkuli…

16 Sep

Migori Miners Welcome Gazetted Artisan Mining Committee

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesMigori County, Mining

Artisanal and Small Scale Miners in Migori County have welcomed the gazettement of the Migori Artisan Mining Committee (AMC), which is mandated to issue mining licenses. Speaking at a consultative meeting with mining cooperative Sacco officials, National Chairperson of the Artisan and Small Scaler Miners Association of Kenya (ASMAK) Dan Omondi expressed optimism that the AMC will address challenges in the mining sector. Omondi highlighted that the gazettement of the committee will promote mining reforms, such as curbing smuggling and illegal mining, and improve inter-governmental collaborations. The AMC members, comprising representatives from various government departments, mining cooperatives, and security agencies,…

16 Sep

Kitui Women Leaders Condemn Attacks, Mourn Victims

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesKitui County, Peninah Malonza

A section of women leaders in Kitui County has condemned the recent murder of six farmers in Mandongoi and Ngomeni sub-locations in Mwingi North, allegedly by invading camel herders from neighboring counties. Hundreds of residents have fled their homes fearing further attacks. Kitui County women leaders, led by ODM nominated senator Beth Syengo and former Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza, have expressed deep concern over the displacement of residents due to the attacks. They urged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to increase security in the affected areas and ensure the camel herders are returned to their respective counties. In the recent…

15 Sep

Couples Urged to Enhance Communication to Curb Divorce Rates at Mombasa Conference

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesDivorce, Islam, Marriage, Muslim

In a bid to tackle the rising divorce rates, Shufaa Foundation held a sensitization conference in Mombasa focusing on enhancing communication among married couples. The event, which drew participants from 13 counties, emphasized the importance of effective dialogue within marriages to ensure family unity and provide stable environments for raising children. The conference highlighted the concerning statistics from the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice Annual Report (SOJAR) for the Financial Year 2022/23, which recorded 11,852 cases in Kadhis’ Courts related to personal status, including marriage and divorce. Sheikh Omar Buya, Founder of Shufaa Foundation, underscored the…

15 Sep

Mombasa Launches Crackdown on Street Urchins and Families to Restore City Safety

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesAbdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, Mombasa

The Mombasa County Government has initiated a crackdown on street urchins and street families in response to growing public concern over harassment and criminal activities in the city. The Port City has seen an increase in street families occupying major streets, particularly in the CBD, leading to frequent incidents of muggings, pickpocketing, and harassment of pedestrians and motorists. In April, a viral video captured a shopper being mugged moments after leaving a supermarket along Haile Selassie Road, further heightening tensions. Street families have also taken over the historic Mbaraki Memorial Cemetery, turning it into their hideout. Abdallah Daleno, County Chief…