Day: January 23, 2025
Families Left Homeless After Early Morning Demolition in Mbeere North
Mbeere North: Four families from Gitiburi Village in Embu County have been rendered homeless following the demolition of their homes in the early hours by a private developer. The developer claimed to have legally purchased the land from the families’ deceased father. According to Kenya News Agency, a bulldozer began demolishing the houses at approximately 3:50 am under the supervision
Elders Urge Politicians to Stop Politicizing Security Organs
Mombasa: A section of Coast Elders under the ambit of the Coast Restoration Council of Eminent Elders has urged politicians to desist from politicizing the functions of critical security agencies lest the country is exposed to external threats. They accused the politicians of double standards in addressing national issues and absolved the Director General of the National Intelligence Service Noordin
Collective Action Touted in Combating Rising GBV Cases
Voi: The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson, Rehema Jaldesa, has called for urgent collective action to combat the rising instances of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya. According to Kenya News Agency, Jaldesa’s speech was delivered by the commission’s CEO, Dr. Purity Ngina, during a public meeting with leaders and residents of Taita Taveta County at Voi Youth Center.
Kenya Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Iran to Boost Trade
Nairobi: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Iran in a bid to boost the agricultural sector and expand trade opportunities. Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh said the initiative will bolster Kenya’s agricultural exports while meeting Iran’s demand for high-quality Kenyan produce. According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Ronoh made the remarks today at Kilimo