In a recent announcement, NEMA highlighted the government’s 2017 prohibition on the production, importation, and utilization of plastic carrier bags and flat bags for commercial and household packaging. Emphasizing the importance of compliance, the Authority indicated a forthcoming crackdown to ensure full adherence to these regulations. Addressing the management of organic waste, NEMA issued a […]
The ongoing strike by doctors has cast a wide net of disruption, not only affecting patients nationwide but also resonating within courtrooms where their professional expertise is essential. In the North Rift region, the impact of the strike on legal proceedings is palpable, particularly in cases involving defilement and rape, where medical testimonies are pivotal. […]
Following a tragic incident in Ruaka, Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County, where a residential perimeter wall collapsed, claiming one life, investigations are underway. Heavy rainfall in the region is suspected to have contributed to the collapse. Kiambu County Governor, Kimani Wamatangi, visited the site to assess the situation and confirmed the incident. Governor Wamatangi has mandated […]
The recent uproar surrounding Kenya’s counterfeit fertilizer scandal serves as a poignant reminder of the persistent challenge the nation faces in combating corruption. This scandal not only highlights a pervasive issue but also underscores its detrimental impact on economic growth and development. As Ken Poirot wisely observes, corruption tends to thrive where power, greed, and […]
Six lives were tragically lost, and seven individuals suffered injuries in a devastating head-on collision between two vehicles on the Narok-Mulot road. The incident unfolded just a few kilometers before Narok Town when a Subaru Forester, bound for Narok, collided head-on with a Toyota Sienta en route to Mulot. The collision occurred as the Forester […]
The family of the late Major George Benson Kabui Magondu, a dedicated pilot of the Bell UH-1H Huey II military chopper, speaks fondly of his deep passion for his profession and his ambitious aspiration to reach the highest echelons of military leadership, aiming for the position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Tragically, Major Magondu’s […]
University of Nairobi (UON) students have united to voice their discontent regarding the unacceptable living conditions within their hostels, urging the swift intervention of the university management. In a press briefing convened on Sunday, April 21, the UON Student Association (UNSA), led by President Rocha Madzao, expressed deep concern over the dire state of student […]