Ahmed Omar
Forest restoration efforts intensify as Kenya rattles degradation
NAIROBI, Kenya—Efforts to restore Kenya's degraded forests received a boost on Friday as more than 300 indigenous trees were planted at Ngong Hills Forest...
DCI detain comedian Eric Omondi over fuel protest
NAIROBI, Kenya—Popular comedian and activist Eric Omondi was on Friday arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as detectives intensified investigations into alleged offences...
100,000 mangroves planted in Kwale- communities fighting climate change
KWALE County—Kenya's coastal region residents are increasingly turning to mangrove restoration as a tool for combating climate change, protecting marine ecosystems and improving livelihoods,...
U.S., Kenya defend Ebola preparedness partnership amid public concerns
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States government and Kenya’s Ministry of Health have defended ongoing cooperation on Ebola preparedness and infectious disease response amid...
MCK moves to regulate journalists eyeing political seats in 2027
NAKURU, County—The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is developing a new framework to govern journalists seeking elective office, in a move aimed at balancing...
Court jails Kilifi County fraud convicts over Sh51.5M graft case
MALINDI, Kilifi County—A decade-long corruption case involving millions of shillings meant for the people of Kilifi County has ended in conviction, with ten individuals...
DCP Leaders oppose proposed Ebola facility
NAIROBI, Kenya—Leaders allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) have opposed plans to establish an Ebola isolation facility at the Laikipia Airbase in...
Lenana School closed indefinitely after student unrest
NAIROBI, Kenya—Lenana School has been closed indefinitely following student unrest on Monday night that left property damaged and disrupted learning at the prestigious Nairobi...
Man rescued from traditional healer’s homestead in Kwale
UKUNDA, Kwale—A 22-year-old man was rescued by police in Ukunda, Kwale County, after he was allegedly found chained at the home of a traditional...
Sh70 million Uhuru Gardens makeover sparks debate
MOMBASA, Kenya — Mombasa County Government has unveiled plans for an ambitious Sh70 million facelift of the iconic Uhuru Gardens, promising to transform the...
