Principal Secretary for Children Services Carren Ageng’o is challenging journalists and digital content creators to adopt responsible, child-sensitive reporting as part of efforts to strengthen child protection and advance children’s rights. Ageng’o highlighted the media’s crucial role in shaping public understanding, influencing social norms, exposing child protection issues, and holding duty bearers accountable. She advocated for ethical, evidence-informed, and solutions-oriented reporting that safeguards children’s dignity, privacy, and best interests. “Every story matters. Every child counts. Every voice protects,” she said Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the 2026 Child Rights and Protection Media Awards (CRAPMA), the PS urged the media to look beyond individual incidents and use journalism to promote prevention and practical solutions to child protection challenges. Ageng’o stressed that the scale of child protection concerns necessitates sustained attention from journalists, media houses, and digital platforms. “231,025 child protection cases were recorded through the Child Protection Information Management System during the 2025/2026 Financial Year, underscoring the need for timely intervention, stronger prevention and sustained public awareness,” she stated. She specifically encouraged journalists to highlight community initiatives and individuals working to im...
Read briefing Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani and Msambweni Member of Parliament Feisal Abdallah on Saturday presided over a harambee for the Ibiza Market fire victims. The incident occurred on 22 September ,2026, where a massive fire broke out around 3.00pm at the commercial Ibiza market located in Ukunda Ward ,Msambweni Subcounty . The Blaze razed more than 10 shops affecting more than 28 business persons operating at Ibiza Market. Addressing Ibiza Market fire victims and residents of Ukunda,Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has affirmed that her administration is committed to proactive disaster Management ,strengthening of disaster response and rescue services. “We had one fire engine that was bought in 2014 and for now is not in good shape ,my administration through the assembly have budgeted for the two fire engines in this financial year to assist in handling fire incidents,” Achani Said. Achani castigated against politicians who are eyeing various in the coming polls not to use crisis and disasters for political mileage. “My opponents have nothing to show their are good at propaganda and smear campaign to taint my administration that has done a lot for my people, let’s reject this people at the Ballot in 2027.”Achani Said. Similar Sentiments were echoed by Msambweni Member of Parliament Feisal Badar commending Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani for reaching out to president Wil...
Read briefing The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on Wednesday, October 7, ahead of a restricted dedication ceremony led by President William Ruto. The mausoleum complex, which is the resting place of Kenya’s first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and his son, Raila Odinga, has been listed for protection by the National Museums of Kenya as part of the country’s national heritage. The Ministry of Defence took charge of the construction in July, with military engineers and museum technical teams completing most of the works in about three months. During a joint inspection of the grounds, Raila’s widow, Mama Idah Odinga, Deputy Chief of Staff in the President’s Office Josephat Nanok, Medical Services PS Dr Oluga Ouma and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said the October 7 handover and State dedication would be an invitation-only event featuring full military honours. Due to space constraints and security protocols, the public has been advised not to attend the ceremony in person. Instead, the State will broadcast the event live on national television and set up public viewing screens at Nyamira School, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology and in Bondo town. Public access to the mausoleum will begin on Thursday, October 8. A family-led candlelight vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m....
Read briefing African regulators should harmonise their systems and strengthen reliance to improve access to health products, Pharmacy and Poisons Board Chairperson Dr. John Munyu has said. Speaking at the closing of the 6th PharmaReg & MedDevReg AfriSummit in Nairobi on Friday, Dr. Munyu called for regulatory collaboration, support for local manufacturing and stronger markets for African-made products. He said regulators, policymakers, manufacturers and development partners should put the knowledge shared at the Summit into practice through improved policies, regulatory decisions and sustained partnerships. Delegates heard presentations, took part in plenary discussions and shared experiences from different regulatory jurisdictions. Dr. Munyu said they had explored opportunities, challenges and practical approaches to strengthening the regulation of health products and technologies across Africa. He said the Summit’s value would be measured by what delegates did with the knowledge gained. Dr. Munyu urged them to carry the discussions into their institutions and translate shared aspirations into concrete action. He said dependable regulatory systems are essential to protect public health, inspire confidence and ensure timely access to safe, quality, effective and affordable health products and technologies. Similarly, the PPB Chair urged delegates to keep patients at the centre of their work...
Read briefing Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has urged parents and guardians to remain patient and await official direction from the Controller of Budget on the continued provision of bursaries to needy students across the county. Governor Achani said the Council of Governors has already submitted a request to the Controller of Budget seeking approval for county governments to continue supporting vulnerable and needy learners through bursary programmes. Through our flagship Elimu ni Sasa programme, Kwale County has supported the education of over 30,000 secondary school students across all 20 wards. It has also sponsored more than 10,000 university students through the bursary programme and increased bursary allocations from KSh 400 million to KSh 500 million to ensure that no deserving learner is left behind. Speaking at Moyeni Girls Senior School in Kinango during the official handover of a new school bus, Governor Achani said the request has been pending for about two months as the counties await guidance from the Controller of Budget. “The county government remains committed to supporting students from disadvantaged families to access and remain in school, but counties must follow the required procedures and guidelines before disbursing bursary funds,” Governor Achani said. The Governor called on parents not to panic or lose hope, assuring them that the county leadership is followin...
Read briefing Kenya has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2031 term, enhancing the nation’s role in global standards governance. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) announced the election during the ISO Annual Meeting 2026 in Paris, France. Director General Esther Ngari secured Kenya’s position following a competitive contest involving five countries. The election provides Kenya with an opportunity to contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of the international standards system, building upon its previous tenure on the ISO Council. In a statement, KEBS said the outcome demonstrates the international standards community’s confidence in Kenya’s commitment and contributions to developing international standards. Represented by Ms Ngari, Kenya will leverage its experience and technical expertise to shape discussions on how international standards can adapt to a rapidly evolving global economy. International standards are crucial for ensuring product quality, safety, compatibility, and fostering trust in global trade. Therefore, participation in their governance is vital for nations aiming to bolster industrial development and market access. KEBS hailed the election as a significant achievement for Kenya, attributing it to the partnerships forged through years of active engagement with ISO. The election was announced on the...
Read briefing The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured the dismissal of five applications by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and other defendants seeking to strike out its suit for the recovery of Ksh 813.1 million linked to alleged irregularities in road tender awards. The suit relates to payments to five companies for road contracts awarded by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). EACC alleges that Wamatangi, while serving as a Senator, used his position to influence tender awards to companies in which he held a beneficial interest, and that forged or falsified documents were used to secure the contracts. The Commission seeks recovery of Ksh 813,145,532.40 from the defendants jointly and severally, alongside forfeiture of funds held in the companies’ bank accounts. In her ruling dated 1st October 2026, High Court Judge Rose Ougo held that the allegations of fraud, misrepresentation and falsification of tender documents require evidence to be tested at a full hearing. Whether the company directors can be held personally liable must also be determined through that process. The Court further held that parliamentary privilege does not shield alleged unlawful conduct and that Governor Wamatangi had not established that the recovery suit duplicated the issues in his pending constitutional pe...
Read briefing Government has granted a one-month extension for health facilities that have not completed the transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS). In a statement, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale noted that the extension will cover public Level 5 and 6 facilities, faith-based organisation (FBO) facilities and private health facilities as the country moves towards a fully digital and paperless health information system. He highlighted that the transition from the SHA provider portal to the HMIS system has progressed well noting that all 6,427 counties public Level 2 and 4 Health facilities have successfully transitioned to the new system while 23 facilities are at various stages of transition. He noted that complete transition across all Level 5 public facilities is expected by 30 October 2026. “An additional one-month extension has been granted to all public Level 5 and 6 Health facilities, faith-based organisation (FBO) facilities, and private facilities. During this period, the Digital Health Agency (DHA) will undertake Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI) with these facilities to support and complete the transition,” Duale said. He noted that Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) are expected to complete their transition by the end of next week...
Read briefing South Africa has proposed involving Russia, India and China in the large-scale renewal of Africa’s infrastructure. This was stated by Elias Monage, President of the Black Business Council and Chairman of the South African side of the Russia-South Africa Business Council, in the TV BRICS programme “BRICS Dialogue”. If we are then to do a huge project, for example, on rail infrastructure, we can then bring the rest of the continent to participate in the rail development and infrastructure for the continent together with the partners within the BRICS countries. Whether we then bring, for example, Russia rail, we then bring India, we then bring China Chairman of the South African side of the Russia-South Africa Business Council He noted that South Africa’s main priorities are logistics and the creation of a transport hub, which would allow goods to move freely between countries across the continent. According to him, South Africa’s geographical position in the south, combined with its developed infrastructure, enables it to facilitate the movement of goods to other parts of Africa. Monage also identified the main challenges facing BRICS countries. These include a lack of direct air connections within the block, such as flights between South Africa and Russia, the absence of a unified platform for standardisation and regulatory frameworks, the lack of a common currency, as well as t...
Read briefing Kenya has agreed with Aliko Dangote to invest in a pipeline linking Lamu to Turkana, enabling the country to transport its crude oil to Lamu, President William Ruto has said. Speaking in a joint interview in Mombasa, President Ruto noted that Kenya will begin extracting Turkana oil by December, with the proposed pipeline enabling the country to transport crude to Lamu regardless of the initial production volumes. “We have agreed with Dangote that we will invest in a pipeline from Turkana to Lamu so that, however small the quantity, we can transport our crude oil to Lamu,” Ruto said. The Head of State noted that the facility is going to be constructed on government land, with the government having secured 9,000 acres in Lamu and plans to acquire an additional 3,000 acres. He added that the government will compensate any citizens affected if additional land is required for the project. Similarly, he disclosed that there are plans to establish a Special Economic Zone, which will span approximately 5,000 acres. “We plan to establish a Special Economic Zone, which will span approximately 5,000 acres,” he said. Ruto noted that the scale of the planned investment significant compared with Kenya’s economy, estimating that the facility could represent about 12 pc of the country’s GDP. He said the investment is also expected to help raise foreign direct investment (FDI) to between $6 bil...
Read briefing A forum to sensitise university students through debate on the pitfalls of radicalisation and joining extremist groups kicked off on Thursday at Multimedia University in Nairobi. The four-day forum, spearheaded by the National Counter Terrorism Centre, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and development partners, seeks to build students’ resilience, encourage their participation in peacebuilding efforts, and discourage involvement in political violence, religious extremism and radical social ideologies. The National Counter Terrorism Centre Chief Liaison Officer for prevention and reconciliation, Joseph Kanyiri, said the Kenya Universities Debate Championship is aimed at building youth resilience against radicalisation and violent extremism. Kanyiri said there is a need to involve the youth as critical players in the fight against acts of violence driven by political, religious, or social ideologies. NCIC Director Kilian Nyambu, in his remarks, said education is a critical shield against radicalisation as the country heads to the 2027 polls. The development partners pledged to continue supporting initiatives to build youth and community resilience. Over 21 Universities from eight regions across the country are participating in the debate. The post Varsity students sensitised on dangers of radicalisation, extremism appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has dismissed allegations by her political opponents that funds meant to benefit women and youth-led companies in the county are being misappropriated, terming the claims unfounded and politically motivated. Speaking in Tiwi, Matuga Sub-County, Governor Achani challenged her critics to focus on alternative policy issues instead of spreading what she described as misinformation about the county’s women and youth empowerment programme. The Governor was responding to claims by her opponents that women participating in income-generating initiatives were being short-changed, with only a small portion of the proceeds allegedly reaching them while a significant share purportedly going to leaders. “The money paid to the groups is not paid to me. It goes to the owners of the companies,” Achani said. Nominated MCA Judy Kengo urged the opposition to stop criticising projects initiated by Governor Achani, saying they are based on recommendations from residents through public participation. “These companies that are being criticised are the beginning of what we can achieve. If your colleague has done one thing, add to it instead of using your energy to criticise your colleague’s efforts,” she added. Janet Mukula, a resident, praised the Governor for the company model, saying it has recognised women, especially those who have been undermined and sidelined for man...
Read briefing The first fuel consignment under a deal signed between Kenya and Rwanda has arrived at the Kipevu Oil Terminal. MT Sea Wolf arrived at the Kenya Pipeline Company’s fuel terminal carrying 40,000 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products for Rwanda National Energy Company (RNEC). The move follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP) and Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry signed on June 29, 2026. Speaking when he received the shipment on Tuesday, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said “This framework is projected to grow the volume of petroleum products moving through our Northern Corridor to Rwanda tenfold over the coming years. That is a vote of confidence, not just in a pipeline or a port, but in Kenya as a nation, in our institutions, our regulatory environment and our ability to deliver on our word,” he said. Under the framework, Rwanda will import bulk refined petroleum products through Kenya’s Northern Corridor by capitalising on Kenya’s port infrastructure, pipeline network and logistics ecosystem. “It cements our position as the logistics and energy transit hub of the East African Community (EAC), and it is a tangible expression of the deeper economic integration we are building with our neighbours, in line with the objectives of the EAC and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfC...
Read briefing Africa must move beyond declarations on climate change and develop financing mechanisms that make polluters contribute to environmental restoration while enabling African countries to fund more of their own climate adaptation, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said. Wetang’ula spoke on Wednesday when members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) visited Parliament Buildings in Nairobi to discuss the development and implementation of a Model Law on Climate Change for Africa. He said Africa can no longer approach climate change solely as an international diplomatic issue, urging countries to strengthen laws, institutions and domestic financing mechanisms as extreme weather, water stress and disruptions to agriculture intensify. “We need to commit and punish climate polluters. We are on our own,” Wetang’ula said. He proposed taxation on the extraction of minerals and other natural resources, with part of the proceeds directed towards climate mitigation, adaptation, environmental restoration and protection of vulnerable communities. Wetang’ula said Africa’s natural-resource wealth should become part of the solution to climate change, calling for stronger continental standards governing resource extraction. “It should not be left to individual countries to decide what to do with some of our heritage,” he said. The proposal comes amid a widening gap between climate adaptat...
Read briefing The construction of the Nyeri Modern Market is creating more than a new trading facility, it is opening doors for young people to gain practical skills and build careers. For Samuel Maina Kimunya, the Nyeri Modern Market construction site is more than a workplace. It is a classroom where his technical training is being turned into practical skills. The Thika Technical College graduate works on carpentry and formwork at the project, gaining hands-on experience that goes beyond what he learned in class. “I have learned a lot here,” Samuel says, noting that he has also gained the ability to read construction drawings, an important skill in his trade. His advice to other young people is straightforward: “Go out and look for work,” he says, urging young people who have completed school to take up available opportunities and continue learning on the job. For Diana Muthoni Getira, the same construction site opened a different door. A Sociology and Economics graduate, Diana joined the project as an intern with little experience in construction. Today, she works as a Health and Safety Officer. “Construction was unfamiliar territory at first. But the people here welcomed me,” she says, explaining how the support she received helped her identify a role that matched her strengths. She says the supportive working environment helped her identify an area where she could apply her academic bac...
Read briefing Working alongside construction teams at the Field Marshal Muthoni Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market has given electrical intern Mary Njugi an opportunity to expand her technical skills beyond her area of training. Njugi, who is attached to the project in Rware Ward, says her work has mainly involved electrical installations, including piping and ongoing electrical droppings. “Mostly I have been doing electrical work. Right now, we are doing droppings. I have learnt about piping,” she says. The experience has also exposed her to other areas of construction, including steel fixing, giving her practical knowledge beyond electrical work. “Apart from being an electrical engineer, I have learnt more about construction, steel fixing, and I have been able to network,” Njugi says. Her experience is part of the skills development taking place alongside construction of the market, where Project Clerk of Works Dorcas Kathambi Kang’ethe says seven interns have been engaged. Kang’ethe says the interns have gained practical experience during their time on site, with some developing an interest in construction. “In this project, we have seven interns, and I can see the day they came in, and today they have improved. They have learnt something new; some have even changed their courses, they have started doing construction,” she says. According to the project brief, the Field Marshal Muth...
Read briefing Billionaire venture capitalist and longtime Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper has highlighted Africa’s potential to leapfrog traditional financial systems, as Nairobi prepares to host Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 from October 15 to 17. Speaking with Africa Blockchain Festival founder Olubunmi Fabanwo ahead of the Nairobi gathering, Draper said Africa’s growing use of digital assets, expanding technology ecosystem and young population could position the continent at the forefront of the next phase of global digital finance. His comments come at a significant moment for Kenya, which is strengthening its position as a regional center for fintech, digital payments and blockchain innovation while establishing a formal regulatory environment for virtual assets. Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 came into effect in November 2025, creating a legal framework for the licensing and regulation of virtual asset service providers. The Central Bank of Kenya and Capital Markets Authority have subsequently been involved in developing regulations to operationalize the framework. Against this backdrop, Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 will bring investors, founders, regulators, policymakers and technology companies to Nairobi under the theme “Capital, Code, and Continuity: Building Africa’s Permanent Digital Economy.” Kenya at the Centre of Africa’s Digital Finance Conversation During...
Read briefing CAP Freedom of Conscience has raised the case for the founder and leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus Chairman Lee Man-hee at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR). The organisation said the 95-year old a veteran of the Korean War has been detained on non-violent charges and is in pretrial detention at the Seoul Detention Center in the Republic of Korea. During the oral statement delivered during the general debate under Item 3 of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council on September 18, 2026 and which is devoted to the promotion and protection of all human rights, CAP Freedom of Conscience expressed serious concern regarding what it said appeared to be a politically driven and discriminatory investigation targeting a religious minority, as well as the conditions of detention. Despite his fixed residence and the absence of any flight risk, the organisation Chairman Lee was held in cells without air conditioning during Seoul’s most severe heatwave, raising grave concerns for the health of a 95-year-old detainee. The statement recalls that such treatment runs counter to the Republic of Korea’s international obligations: Article 9 of the ICCPR requires detention to be necessary and proportionate; Article 10 guarantees humane treatment; the Nelson Mandela Rules entitle detainees to healthcare equivalent to that available in the community; the Tokyo Rules make...
Read briefing The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has intensified preparations at Manda Airstrip ahead of the East African Oil Refinery groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday. The facility has been undergoing major rehabilitation to enhance its capacity, safety and operational efficiency ahead of the milestone. The rehabilitation works include runway improvements, construction of a passenger walkway and expansion of the aircraft parking apron, aimed at strengthening the airstrip’s capacity to accommodate increased aircraft and passenger movements. KAA Managing Director Moses Wekesa, said the the improvements are meant to enable the facility to effectively handle anticipated increase in aircraft and passenger movements. “We are pleased by the progress of the rehabilitation works at Manda Airstrip. Our focus is to ensure that the facility is fully ready to safely and efficiently handle the anticipated increase in aircraft and passenger movements during this important event,” said Wekesa. Lamu is expected to welcome Heads of State and Government, over 400 VIPs, senior Government officials, investors and other distinguished guests for the landmark ceremony, resulting in increased activity at the county’s aviation gateway. The improvements at Manda Airstrip are expected to enhance operational capacity while improving the overall passenger experience and supporting safe and efficient aircr...
Read briefing OpenAI has announced it will not release its latest AI model due to safety concerns. Its GPT-6.1 Astra system, which performs tasks like browsing the web and using apps by itself, “didn’t quite meet the bar” of the company’s standards, according to Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI. The ChatGPT-maker also issued an update on incidents that occurred in June but were not made public until last week, where its models accessed Australian government websites and systems without authorisation. It comes as breaches by major AI firms’ models intensify the debate about risks posed by the tech – with Anthropic underlining its concerns AI might threaten humanity as it prepares to go public. Reuters reported on Tuesday that the AI developer – which makes ChatGPT-rival Claude – plans to warn potential investors in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) that the tech may pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity”, according to a prospectus it has seen. Despite the stark warnings, the company is expected to become one of the most valuable in the world when it goes public. “I think it’s kind of crazy that companies are continuing to push forward with developing these capabilities when we’ve already seen over the last couple of months of incidents that they’re nowhere near safe and controlled enough”, said Jess Whittlestone, a senior advisor on AI policy for the Centre for Long...
Read briefing President William Ruto says the groundbreaking of the Ksh2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu will proceed as planned on Wednesday. The President is expected to lead the groundbreaking ceremony at Lamu Port, which will bring together several regional leaders and other dignitaries. Speaking during the issuance of title deeds to residents in Kilifi on Tuesday, Ruto said the refinery will transform Kenya’s economy and create thousands of jobs. “By God’s grace, Inshallah, tomorrow we will launch the Sh2 trillion refinery in Lamu. I want to tell you that this refinery will transform a large part of our national economy,” Ruto said. The President accused those opposing the project of attempting to undermine investment through court cases and public statements. “There are people who think they can sabotage the investment in this refinery. I have seen them trying all sorts of things on social media and at press conferences. I want to tell them that you cannot deceive us all the time,” he said. Ruto also criticised what he described as past attempts by brokers to frustrate major investments in Kenya, saying such actions had cost the country potential projects. He cited Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote’s previous plans to establish a cement plant in Kenya, which he said were frustrated by disputes over shares and other conditions. Ruto also referred to plans for Uganda to build a cr...
Read briefing Lawyers representing politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children have withdrawn from the murder case of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, citing disagreements with their clients over legal advice. The lawyers, led by Cliff Ombeta, told the Milimani High Court they no longer wished to represent Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa and daughter Angela Mulwa, asking the court to strike their names from the record. The lawyers said the accused were not heeding their advice, making it difficult for them to continue representing them. The development came as the three, as well as two other accused persons, appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti to take plea over the killing of Dr. Mutiso, who was shot dead on July 29, 2026. Mulwa, her two children, Police Constable Elijah Kimoi and Maritim Kimutai all pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. At the same time, the accused persons raised allegations of torture and mistreatment while in custody. Angela Mulwa further claimed that Police Constable Kimoi had been coerced into implicating her brother, Chris, as the gunman in the killing. The prosecution sought 14 days to respond to the defence affidavits, but Justice Muteti directed the State to file its responses within seven days. The court set October 6, 2026, for the hearing of the accused persons’ bail and bond applications. So far, investigations have linked Dr. Mutiso’s killing...
Read briefing World Wide Fund for Nature-Kenya (WWF-Kenya) and the State Department for Forestry have formalised a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate Kenya’s 15 Billion Trees Initiative and support the restoration of degraded landscapes across the country. The partnership will bring together government coordination and WWF-Kenya’s technical expertise, resources and community-based conservation experience to strengthen landscape restoration, tree-growing and livelihood programmes. Principal Secretary for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi said the scale of Kenya’s restoration ambitions requires collaboration between government, the private sector, communities and other non-state actors. Kenya aims to grow 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of efforts to reverse environmental degradation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restore 10.6 million hectares of degraded landscapes. The initiative is anchored in the National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy (2023–2032), which provides the broader framework for restoring forests, water towers, rangelands, wetlands, marine areas, agro-ecosystems, settlements and infrastructure. Mugambi said the government is also using the JazaMiti platform to track tree-growing progress across all 47 counties, with emphasis shifting from simply planting trees to ensuring they survive and reach maturity. Under the agreement, WWF-Kenya will provide technical...
Read briefing Detectives in Meru County have arrested a prime suspect in connection with the murder of 65-year-old Evelyne Mukiri Mbaabu in Kithoka, Imenti East Sub-county. The suspect, identified as Solomon Kathurima Kairemia, was arrested on September 21, 2026, after weeks of forensic analysis and intelligence-led investigations by detectives from the CCIO’s Office and DCI Imenti North. Kairemia had abandoned his house and was spending nights hiding in nearby thickets, just a few metres from his residence, when detectives traced and arrested him. The murder happened on August 7, 2026, when Mbaabu was preparing supper with her 13-year-old grandson at her home. An unknown man entered the compound and went to the kitchen, where he asked for drinking water. Shortly afterwards, the boy heard his grandmother screaming for help. He rushed to the kitchen and found her lying in a pool of blood. The attacker then turned on him and struck him on the hand with a panga before fleeing. Mbaabu was rushed to Grace Park Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. During the arrest, detectives recovered a blood-stained panga believed to have been used in the attack. The weapon was secured as an exhibit for further forensic examination. A police identification parade was later conducted, where Kairemia was positively identified as the man behind the fatal attack. The suspect was taken before the Meru Law Co...
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