NAIROBI, March 2026 –The launch of the SAFIRI project marks a significant turning point for the Kenya Correspondents Association as we introduce our inaugural newsletter dedicated to the future of the fourth estate. Standing for Supporting African Future Investigative and Responsible Journalism, SAFIRI is a strategic initiative designed to nurture a new generation of investigative…
KISUMU, March 2026 –Kisumu West is poised for an economic revival following the official launch of the Sh950 million Holo-Lela road, a 12-kilometre infrastructure project flagged off by President William Ruto. The road, set for completion in nine months, is part of a broader Sh5 billion investment by the national government to upgrade the road…
KIBOS, Kisumu, March 21 -In a historic display of unity and shared ambition, Kenya and Uganda have taken a decisive step to redefine the economic geography of East Africa. The ground-breaking ceremony for the Kisumu-Malaba section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marks not merely the continuation of a national infrastructure project, but the forging…
…as Ruto promises Sh20M for modern construction of Kisumu Jamia Mosque KISUMU, Kenya– President William Ruto has received praise from Kisumu Central MP Dr. Joshua Oron for abolishing the mandatory vetting exercise that previously subjected Muslims to rigorous scrutiny before being issued with National Identity Cards. Speaking on Friday at the Kisumu State Lodge…
KISUMU, Kenya – President William Ruto has committed Sh 400 million for the infrastructural upgrade and modernisation of the Kisumu County Referral Hospital, a facility originally built during the colonial era. The President made the announcement on Friday at the Kisumu State Lodge, where he hosted the Muslim community to mark Idd Mubarak celebrations. The…
KISUMU, March 2026 -According to the latest International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF statistics, 135 million children aged 5 to 7 are still in child labour worldwide, with over 50 million engaged in hazardous work. Out of this figure, 71 percent of them are in agriculture which remains the single largest sector for child labour…
Kisumu, 12th March 2026- Kisumu Nominated Member of County Assembly Mickey Ochieng has declared her intention to vie for the Kisumu Central parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up what could become one of the most competitive political races in the lakeside city. The seat is currently held by MP Joshua Oron, who…
JKIA, Nairobi, March 10, 2026-The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially commissioned 350 Body Worn Cameras for its customs officers, becoming the first tax agency in the region and one of the few worldwide to deploy the technology at scale. The system was launched today at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), signalling a new…
NAIROBI, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 -Conservation news outlet Mongabay on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, launched its Swahili platform, which will serve the more than 200 million Swahili speakers in East and Central Africa, and others spread across the world. According to David Akana, the Director of Mongabay Africa, Mongabay Swahili aims to increase access to…
NYALENDA, Kisumu,10th March 2026-At first glance, the idea of using rabbit urine in farming may sound unusual, but for Madiaba Community-Based Organisation (CBO) in Nyalenda, Kisumu Central Sub-County, the natural solution is helping improve crop production while reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers. On Friday, 6th March, a community event titled Seed Fair Mashinani was held…