Agriculture Secretary Mutahi Kagwe released 200,000 maize bags from government reserves to help millers. The National Strategic Grain Reserve provided the crop to prevent food shortages and control rising prices. Kagwe distributed the first batch through depots across the North and South Rift areas. Each 90-kilogram bag costs 4,250 shillings at subsidized rates from the National Cereals and Produce Board. The cheaper prices should keep maize flour affordable for ordinary Kenyans.
Millers must meet strict requirements before receiving their subsidized grain allocations from government stores. To qualify, they need incorporation certificates, tax compliance papers, and quality certificates from KEBS. Companies pay 25 percent upfront and...
KeNHA Director General Kungu Ndingu shut down a major road Monday after heavy rains caused massive landslides. Piles of soil and rocks completely blocked large sections of the highway. Dangerous cracks appeared across the pavement, making travel unsafe for drivers. Officials warned motorists to find different routes during repair work. The authority posted the closure notice on May 26, 2025.
The Kenya National Highways Authority started operations in September 2008 under the Kenya Roads Act. The government agency handles all National Trunk Roads across the country. KeNHA manages Class S highways that connect multiple cities at high speeds. Class A roads link international borders and major ports, spanning 6,830 kilometers. Class B...
Opposition leaders plan Tuesday meetings about alleged kidnappings across Kenya. Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the gathering after condemning political harassment and intimidation tactics. He spoke against the alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, who disappeared Sunday afternoon. Kalonzo warned that even protected politicians face danger from unknown attackers. The incident shows ordinary Kenyans lack safety protection from mysterious kidnappers.
Coffee plantation workers found Koimburi unconscious Monday morning near Kibichoi, Kiambu County. The MP wore his navy suit from Sunday when two fake church worshippers grabbed him. His wife, Ann, watched the men force her husband into a Subaru Forester with altered plates...
Governor Johnson Sakaja paid for 47 religious leaders to travel to Mecca for Hajj. The Imams left Jomo Kenyatta Airport on Monday morning for their sacred journey. Sakaja covered all travel costs and hotel expenses for the clerics. The religious leaders came from poor neighborhoods across Nairobi, like Kibera and Majengo. Chair Hassan Amin thanked the governor for his generous support.
Amin said the pilgrimage represents a deep spiritual meaning for Muslims worldwide. He called Hajj a journey of humility and devotion that strengthens Islamic faith. The religious leader emphasized gratitude toward people who help others achieve important goals. Hajj brings together Muslims from around the globe during the holy month. The pilgrimage...
Police reject claims about MP George Koimburi being kidnapped and released. Officers believe the Juja politician faked his abduction and started investigating the incident. Koimburi appeared at the Jacaranda coffee plantation after disappearing from public view. His family reported him missing on Sunday, but he turned up Monday morning. Police want to know how people learned about his location.
Koimburi vanished on Friday when officers tried to arrest him over a land case. He jumped from his car onto a motorcycle and escaped capture. His driver faced questioning at police headquarters about the incident. The MP stayed offline until Sunday when abduction reports surfaced. Officers visited the church, the abduction scene, the plantation...
Kerio Valley residents asked for three days to find the people who killed a Catholic priest. Local leaders held a security meeting at Chesongoch with police officers and community members. Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett died last Thursday when gunmen shot him after conducting mass. The priest worked at St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish for less than six months before his death. His killing forced schools and health centers to shut down across the area.
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat attended the community meeting and made strong warnings. He told residents they must provide the names of the killers before Thursday arrives. Police have already arrested six suspects connected to the priest's murder case. Lagat promised that normal life...
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale visited the Garissa Regional Cancer Centre on Sunday. The facility ranks among Kenya's three specialized cancer treatment locations alongside Mombasa and Nakuru centers. Patients travel from Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Tana River, Kitui, Isiolo, Lamu, and Somalia for care. Duale spoke with medical staff about operational problems and service improvements. The center treats around 40 people daily, with 10 new patients arriving each day.
The Social Health Authority covers 90 percent of patients through a 550,000 shilling oncology package. Men commonly develop prostate, throat, and colon cancers across the region. Women face breast and cervical cancer at higher rates. The center opened to help locals who...
Betty Jiri wants Zimbabwe to recognize her work helping disabled people. The 86-year-old widow lives alone after losing her national hero husband Jairos back in 1982. She married him in September 1963 and worked alongside him for decades. Betty claims she became the first African woman worldwide to care for disabled persons. Her husband's death left her with nothing when his estate went to others.
The Bulawayo woman asks government officials for four basic things. She wants land to farm and build greenhouses for growing food. Betty needs a solar water system to help with farming and fish raising activities. A proper house with electricity would give her somewhere to retire peacefully. She also requests a vehicle because walking hurts...
President Mnangagwa chose 29-year-old Silibaziso Mlotshwa as Chief Mvuthu. The appointment ends a ten-year family battle over the Hwange District leadership position. Mlotshwa will take control of the traditional role her late father once held. Officials say the decision follows Zimbabwe's constitution and becomes effective May 16. Local government workers will arrange her installation ceremony.
Chief Mvuthu died back in March 2014 at age 61. His brother, Sanders, wanted the chieftaincy and received family backing that December. Silibaziso took the matter to court and claimed she deserved the position instead. The High Court canceled her uncle's nomination and told officials to restart the process. A team of three chiefs investigated...
