Author: Lorren Aliwa
Eldoret, a prominent town in Kenya’s Rift Valley, has officially been granted city status on Thursday in a celebratory ceremony held at the Eldoret Sports Club. The event, marked by a vibrant atmosphere and significant local participation, was overseen by President William Ruto, alongside notable figures including Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, and several Olympic athletes recently returned from the Paris Games. Eldoret’s elevation to city status comes in accordance with the Urban Areas and Cities (Amendment) Act, 2019, which requires an urban area to have a minimum population of 250,000 residents. The Kenya National Bureau…
Kenyan mung bean farmers may soon face new regulatory requirements if the Mung Beans Bill 2022 is enacted into law. The proposed legislation, aimed at fostering the growth and development of the mung bean industry, outlines a comprehensive framework for the registration and licensing of both growers and buyers of mung beans. Under the Bill, every mung bean grower will be required to register with their respective county executive committee (CEC) member in charge of agriculture. Each CEC member will maintain a detailed register of all mung bean growers within their county, including; key information such as the grower’s name,…
John Katia, a dedicated milk transporter from Embu County, has received a heartwarming gesture of appreciation from Expeditions Maasai Safaris following a viral photo that captured his distress after a minor accident. Katia, who was en route to deliver milk, experienced a mishap that led to the spillage of his cargo due to the poor condition of the roads in his village. The image of the frustrated Katia, struggling to salvage his goods, quickly gained attention on social media, resonating with many who empathized with his plight. In a move to honor Katia’s relentless dedication to his work despite numerous…
At least 39 people remain missing following a massive garbage landslide in Kampala over the weekend, which has so far claimed 26 lives, according to police reports. The disaster struck the Kiteezi dumpsite in the northern district after heavy rains caused the site to collapse on Saturday, burying homes, livestock, and residents under heaps of rancid waste. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman Patrick Onyango confirmed that the confirmed death toll includes 35 community members and four garbage collectors. Preliminary recovery operations revealed that at least five of the deceased were children. Rescue efforts are ongoing as excavators work tirelessly to sift…
Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa is embroiled in a legal dispute with Bejav Furniture Limited over a Ksh250 million house she purchased last year. The company has taken legal action to recover Ksh60 million of the agreed purchase price, claiming Jumwa has failed to fulfill her payment obligations. The case, initially seeking to have Jumwa declared bankrupt, has been referred for mediation. Jumwa, who was appointed as a Cabinet Secretary on October 27, 2022, entered into negotiations to buy a house from Roselyn Wambui four months later. The initial asking price of Ksh250 million was negotiated down to Ksh215…
Eldoret Town has removed several newly unveiled statues after a wave of public outcry over their poor craftsmanship and inaccurate representations sparked widespread criticism. The statues, which were part of a city beautification project ahead of Eldoret’s official conferment as Kenya’s fifth city, faced backlash from residents and social media users alike. In preparation for the conferment ceremony, Uasin Gishu County had undertaken a city beautification spree, including planting trees along roads and erecting statues at major points in the city. On Wednesday afternoon, statues depicting athletes, a milk fountain, and representations of wheat and maize were installed across various…
In its latest monthly review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the period from August 15 to September 14, 2024. EPRA Director General Daniel Bargoria confirmed the decision in a statement released on Wednesday, citing the calculations for maximum retail prices of petroleum products in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022. Under the new pricing structure, consumers in Nairobi will continue to pay a maximum of Ksh.188.84 per litre for super petrol, Ksh.171.60 per litre for diesel, and Ksh.161.75 per…
A heart-wrenching accident on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway near Mbaruk in Gilgil on August 13, 2024, resulted in the tragic death of five family members from Samia, Funyula in Busia County. The collision, involving a Mercedes saloon car and a lorry, occurred when the car, traveling from Gilgil towards Nakuru, attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided head-on with the lorry coming from the opposite direction. The victims include Margaret Omondi, 32, her three children—Jayson Ambani, 4, and 6-month-old twins Ivan Milan Ambani and Ethan Milan Ambani—as well as their house help, Celestine Atamba, 20. All five occupants of the Mercedes…
The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has officially approved the nominations of Dorcas Oduor as Kenya’s first female Attorney General and Beatrice Askul for the position of Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Regional Development. This decision follows their vetting on August 9, 2024. The committee’s report confirmed the approval, stating, “This house approves of the following persons: Beatrice Askul Moe as the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Regional Development, and Dorcas Oduor as the Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya.” Dorcas Oduor is set to succeed Justin Muturi as Attorney General, marking a…
Chaos ensued at the Kilifi County ODM headquarters on August 14, 2024, as two rival factions clashed over the youth leadership position in the party. The altercation, which nearly escalated into violence, was brought under control by police intervention. The dispute arose as each faction pushed for their own candidate to lead ODM’s youth activities in the county. The confrontation involved intense shoving and verbal exchanges, with one faction claiming authority over the youth leadership role. “Kuanzia leo mimi ndiye officially youth leader wa ODM declared one of the claimants. He asserted that his endorsement by the group would be…