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Three Kenyans imprisoned in Madagascar for over four months have returned home, thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Blue Economy, the Kenya Maritime Agency, and various human rights organizations. The trio was arrested for fishing in foreign waters without the necessary documentation. Upon their return, the fishermen recounted the harsh conditions they endured,…
A fuel tanker exploded overnight in northern Nigeria, killing at least 94 people who rushed to the scene of the accident to collect leaking petrol. The fire engulfed the overturned vehicle, which had been cordoned off by officers after the crash, the police told the BBC. Fifty others injured in the explosion have been taken…
As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths. Omar Hassan Warsame was a larger-than-life figure in the Somali town of Golweyn, where his sizeable farm provided maize, bananas and jobs that helped sustain the community. The 65-year-old and a contingent of up to a dozen of…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has gazetted 12 locations in Tana River County as disturbed areas. The locations will be treated as disturbed areas for the next one month, according to the Interior CS. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 106 (1) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for…
The Council of Governors has admitted that counties are struggling with waste management. CoG’s environment and climate change chairperson Wilber Ottichilo said they are seeking to work closely with partners in the industry to come up with a clear, comprehensive and integrated approach to manage waste. “The biggest challenge we have as county governments is…
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday, October 2, hosted German Ambassador Sebastian Groth in a bid to explore opportunities for expanded collaboration with the European nation in climate action. The collaboration will be realised through the flagship of a 15 billion tree-growing initiative and the ongoing restoration of the 47km…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir on Monday said he was “hurt” by accusations linking him and his family to the abduction and sodomy of a blogger based in the coastal city for allegedly criticising the county government. The 24-year-old was allegedly abducted on September 12 by a group of about 20 county officers from his home…
AFC Leopards made a statement of intent as they hammered Mathare United in their opening match of the season. AFC Leopards had a perfect start to the season when they beat returning Mathare United 4-0 in an FKF Premier League match at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday. Leopards took just three minutes to make their…
The Immigration department has announced a major simplification in the passport delivery process. In a statement on X, the department said that applicants will no longer need to book an appointment to collect their passports. “Further, we have simplified the process of passport delivery: applicants are no longer required to book for appointment to collect…
Rescue teams have so far retrieved the bodies of 229 people killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia, a local official has told the BBC. The landslides occurred on Sunday evening and Monday morning, after heavy rains in a remote mountainous area of the Gofa zone. The local authority said the search for survivors was…
