The Zimbabwe government might move over 3,600 families from their homes near Tugwi Mukosi dam. These people live in the Chivi and Masvingo areas, where officials plan new projects. A decade ago, about 3,300 other families left when the dam water flooded their land. The new master plan shows how the area will change with farms, tourism spots, and housing.
Local leader Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa says they prefer keeping people in their communities when possible. He told reporters that moving people away comes last on their list of choices. The government has rules about helping folks affected by these programs. Many people still remember the troubles from 2014 when families rushed to leave as water levels rose. Some still lack good schools...
The court sentenced a 72-year-old woman and her family members for stealing a house. A local judge gave Eveline Masiyambiri and two relatives jail time but changed it to community service. The woman took care of the house after its owners died, but claimed she bought it. She made fake papers and went to a higher court to become the official owner. The real heir, Farai Mzilikazi, lost his family home through this scheme.
Masiyambiri worked as the house's caretaker when Mzilikazi was young. She collected rent money but stopped giving it to him in 2012. She told him she used the cash for house repairs instead. When Mzilikazi turned 18 and tried to claim his property, the woman fought against him. She showed false documents saying she...
Kenyan health officials warn that they need Sh22.7 billion more money, or health plans will fail next year. The health department asked for Sh70 billion but received just Sh31.34 billion in draft budget plans. This creates a huge money gap that threatens care for many Kenyans. Health leader Aden Duale told lawmakers the shortage puts medical intern jobs at risk. The money would also pay over 100,000 community health workers who help rural areas.
Parliament must decide if it will add funds before finalizing next year's budget. Several new health agencies cannot start work without proper funding. Student scholarships for 22,342 medical trainees might stop without an extra Sh680 million. The drug safety office needs Sh206 million to meet...
Kenya media officials created new rules to keep children safe from harmful news content. The Media Council of Kenya wrote the code after a court said the old rules failed to protect young people. The fresh guidelines respond to a rise in fake videos, inappropriate content, and social media problems. These rules aim to control how news groups show stories about kids, crime victims, and people who need extra protection.
Information Secretary William Kabogo asked reporters to remain truthful during breaking news and urged media workers to check facts before sharing stories. The new code targets both TV reporters and online content makers. The rules cover how to handle computer-created images and stories about gambling. Media Council...
Officials started investigating fights that broke out at Rigathi Gachagua's new political party event in Nairobi. During the trouble at the Democracy for Citizens Party launch, people saw unknown men firing guns. Interior leader Kipchumba Murkomen said these shooters need to be found. He noted that police did not know about the meeting ahead of time. Murkomen asked leaders to tell police before holding events.
Early reports show problems started when money was given to supporters. Murkomen said paying supporters is fine, but it must happen in an orderly way. The event ran smoothly at first, with Gachagua speaking to the crowd. Trouble began when a group rushed into the area on purpose to cause problems. Police fired shots into the air...
Kenya labor official Alfred Mutua asked for time to review an Amnesty International report about Kenyan maids in Saudi Arabia. The report claims these women face racism, long hours, poor treatment, and low pay. Workers sleep on floors or inside closets without proper beds. They earn about $240 monthly for working at least 16 hours every day. Many never receive days off during two-year contracts.
Mutua stated that most Kenyans succeed in Saudi Arabia as doctors, engineers, teachers, and in other jobs. He believes problems mostly affect household workers alone. He met with Saudi officials who created special help desks for Kenyan employees. Kenya sent a new labor officer to its embassy in Riyadh. Mutua expressed confidence that both...
Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua gave a short answer to Amnesty International about their Saudi Arabia report. Amnesty International released findings on May 13 about Kenyan house workers facing serious problems abroad. The report called these issues forced labor and human trafficking. Women told stories about working 16 hours every day for just $240 monthly. Many slept on floors or inside cupboards without proper beds.
Mutua said his office will study this report before giving a full answer. He pointed out that many Kenyans work as doctors, teachers, and engineers in Saudi Arabia without problems. The main troubles happen only with house workers, according to Mutua. He met with Saudi officials who created special help desks for...
The court pushed back its decision on Noah Oketch Oluoch until May 21, 2025. He showed up at the Milimani anti-corruption court yesterday, where Magistrate Celesa Asis Okore heard his case. Lawyers asked for extra time to build their defense against claims that he faked his education papers. The former REREC manager will speak under oath about these accusations later this month. Two people plan to support his story when the court meets again.
Oluoch faces charges that he lied about having a master's degree from the University of Nairobi. Officials say he collected Sh1.4 million as pay through this alleged trick. Police first arrested him last April for these claims. He continues to say he did nothing wrong despite the evidence against...
Kenya plans to save the rare Pancake Tortoise with a new ten-year program starting in 2025. Officials will launch this plan on May 16 during World Endangered Species Day celebrations. Nine county governors will join wildlife experts at the event in Tharaka-Nithi County. The Pancake Tortoise has a flat, flexible shell that helps it hide in rock cracks. Kenya holds over 80 percent of these critically endangered reptiles.
The tortoises face danger from pet collectors, habitat loss, and climate change effects. Most of these animals live outside protected parks on community land. Local people will become "tortoise guardians" to protect them in their areas. The program aims to restore habitats, stop illegal trade, and create tourism jobs...
