Mandera Launches Relief Food Distribution for Vulnerable Households

Mandera: Mandera County Government has launched a relief food distribution initiative targeting vulnerable households across all nine sub-counties. This is in a bid to address food insecurity and enhance disaster preparedness. The program aims to reach over 70,000 households struggling to meet their basic food needs amidst worsening climatic conditions. According to Kenya News Agency, … Read more

County Implements Measures to Streamline Gold Mining Processes

Vihiga: Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo convened a consultative meeting with Shanta Gold Kenya Company and the artisanal miners association to discuss gold mining activities in the county. The meeting follows concerns raised about the operations of Shanta Gold Kenya, an East Africa-focused gold exploration company, which is currently prospecting in the Mwibona area, in … Read more

Mbooni Boys High School Closed Indefinitely After Dormitory Fires

Mbooni: Mbooni Boys High School in Mbooni West Sub-county has been closed indefinitely after property of unknown value was destroyed when two dormitories were torched allegedly by students in two consecutive days this week. In the first incident that occurred on Tuesday at 11:30 pm, a dormitory housing 180 students was set ablaze. The students … Read more

Base Titanium Marks Final Bulk Shipment of Rutile Ore from Mombasa

Mombasa: Base Titanium has marked a milestone with its final bulk shipment of titanium ore (Rutile) from Mombasa to the United States, concluding an 11-year journey in the mineral sands industry in Kenya. The company concluded its mining processes in December 2024 after minerals were depleted in Kwale Mining sites. According to Kenya News Agency, … Read more