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  Residents living along the Nairobi River have been assured they will not face displacement as part of the city’s plan to revitalize the river and its surrounding areas. The Nairobi River Corridor Special Planning Area (SPA), which stretches from Naivasha Road to Ruai, is set to bring a new wave of development, with the project’s completion expected by 2027. The goal is to transform the river into a vibrant corridor while improving the quality of life for residents who have long lived beside it. Mumo Musuva, vice-chairman of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, stressed that the initiative would not involve the displacement of local residents. “Let me be clear: this is
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  Former Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has made it clear that she will vie for the Nyandarua governor’s seat in the 2027 elections. While accompanying former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the 26th anniversary celebrations of St. Louis Igwamiti Parish in Ol Joro Orok Constituency, Nyandarua County, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Sicily reaffirmed her intentions to run and appealed to the people of Nyandarua to rally behind her bid when the election season arrives. “Do you still love me? Are we together? Yes, I will be running for the Nyandarua governor’s seat. That’s the one I want. And you all know it’s the one I want, and
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  In a turn of events that could easily headline the “Only in Kenya” chronicles, two police officers found themselves behind bars on Friday after they allegedly confiscated Cannabis from a peddler — and then tried to turn the bust into a booming side hustle. Police arrested Corporal Raphael Mukavu Nzwili and Constable Doreen Mwendwa Kaari, both attached to Muthinga Police Post in Tetu, Nyeri County. The arrest followed a daring report from a woman who claimed the officers had arrested her, seized her stash of Marijuana, and then released her after pocketing a cool Ksh100,000 bribe. Detectives from the Tetu Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) wasted no time. They launched
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  A group of 92 Kenyan citizens living abroad has taken the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to the High Court, challenging restrictions that limit diaspora voting access. The petitioners argue that the current electoral framework unfairly shuts out thousands of eligible voters by forcing them to cast ballots only at embassies and consulates. Leading the legal fight are Dr. Martin Koyabe, Danson Mukile, and Dr. Kenneth Karanja. They are asking the court for a complete overhaul of the system, saying it is outdated, impractical, and unconstitutional. Justice Lawrence Mugambi is presiding over the case, which highlights the ongoing struggle to balance voter accessibility with logistical realities. Although Kenya’s 2010
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  The Upper Pokomo community in Kenya’s Tana River County has a new reason to celebrate: they now have the New Testament available in their native language for the first time. The Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL) organization officially launched the Upper Pokomo New Testament during a dedication ceremony at the Africa Inland Church (AIC) in Hola Sub-County. The translation project, which took a decade to complete and cost approximately Ksh 45 million, involved extensive linguistic surveys and the development of a standardized writing system (orthography). Translators carefully distinguished Upper Pokomo from the closely related Lower Pokomo language to ensure accuracy. Although Upper Pokomo shares similarities with Swahili, it remains a
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  In a move that raises serious questions about project management in higher education, lawmakers have banned new projects in institutions of higher learning after uncovering that developments worth Ksh6.2 billion have stalled across four major universities. Egerton University, Moi University, the University of Nairobi, and Kenyatta University have all reported alarming delays, with project completion rates ranging from a mere one percent to just 69 percent. Members of Parliament sitting on the Public Investments Committee (PIC), Governance and Education, chaired by Bumula MP Wamboka Wanami, expressed disbelief that universities continued to launch new projects while previous ones remained incomplete. They called the situation unacceptable, emphasizing that institutions should prioritize finishing
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  Robinson “Robie” Too, a talented chef from the outskirts of Eldoret, Kenya, is chasing a dream on the global stage as he competes for the title of Favourite Chef in a prestigious international competition. From Village Fires to International Kitchens Robie’s journey began in his childhood, where he watched his mother prepare meals over an open fire in their village. This early exposure to cooking set the stage for Robie’s formal culinary education at Moi University, where he specialized in hospitality studies with a focus on culinary arts. Although his parents supported his unconventional career path, Robie still faced hurdles after graduation. His first job at Super Break Hotel placed
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  Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has called on the government to…
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  Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir – Students from the Government Degree College for Women in Anantnag took to the streets in a powerful protest march to condemn the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists last week. Marching through the heart of Anantnag, the young women demonstrated a firm stand against terrorism and Read More

  The Forum, organized by the Amahoro Coalition, Inkomoko, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will run from April 28–29 under the theme “All IN.” Read More