Fencing of South West Mau Forest kicks off
A fencing project aimed at securing the country's largest water tower has commenced in part of the Mau Forest complex.
By Caroline Chebet 5 days ago
Fencing of South West Mau Forest kicks off
Rising from school wildlife clubs to parks conservation champions
Rising from school wildlife clubs to parks conservation champions.
By Caroline Chebet 25 days ago
Rising from school wildlife clubs to parks conservation champions
Relief for residents as surveyors begin to draw Eastern Mau Forest boundaries
The process of redrawing boundaries separating settlements and forests in Mau has kicked off.
By Caroline Chebet 29 days ago
Relief for residents as surveyors begin to draw Eastern Mau Forest boundaries
Funding cuts threaten fight against malaria, WHO says
Between 2010 and 2023, the United States is estimated to have contributed an average of 37 percent of global malaria financing through bilateral and multilateral channels.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Funding cuts threaten fight against malaria, WHO says
Nakuru estate residents live in fear as baboons take over homes
For some, like Ann Wambui, the impact is all too visible in the trail of destruction they leave behind.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Nakuru estate residents live in fear as baboons take over homes
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Venomous Reality: The Baringo snakebite crisis that is taking lives
By mid-March, Baringo County had recorded 41 snakebite cases this year alone. The County has a chilling tally of 1,393 cases between 2022 and March 2025.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Venomous Reality: The Baringo snakebite crisis that is taking lives
Filtered plays dominate State concert
None of the hard-hitting presentations that captured the state of the nation presented during the just concluded national music and drama festivals made to the state concert.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Filtered plays dominate State concert
Ogamba urges strict adherence to co-curricular activities rules
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned teachers against flouting the rules and regulations that govern co-curricular activities.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Ogamba urges strict adherence to co-curricular activities rules
Drama festivals wrap up with powerful acts, social reflections
The 63rd edition of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals concluded in style with a vibrant two-day gala that commenced Monday, featuring captivating performances from winning teams.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Drama festivals wrap up with powerful acts, social reflections
Curtains fall early on drama festival, social issues tackled
The Kenya National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru will wrap up ahead of schedule, forcing adjudicators and officials to work late nights and early morning to review presentations.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Curtains fall early on drama festival, social issues tackled
Kittens climb 'Walls of Jericho' to relive bloody Gen Z protests scenes
Play by Karima Girls School depicts a ruler who treats subjects with contempt. The presentation is one of the many with themes similar to the Butere Girls play.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Kittens climb 'Walls of Jericho' to relive bloody Gen Z protests scenes
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Drama fest erupts into protest stage as students demand better country
Learners turn drama into protest, tackling corruption, health and youth struggles. Festival stages become platforms for truth, tech-driven solutions, and hope.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Drama fest erupts into protest stage as students demand better country
Creative industry neglect raises CBC arts pathway concerns
Discussions about the Ministry of Education's preparedness to effectively integrate Arts and Sports as viable pathways in senior secondary schools.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Creative industry neglect raises CBC arts pathway concerns
Ministry to review drama festivals rules amid uproar
The Ministry of Education says it will undertake a review of the rules governing drama and music festivals.
By Caroline Chebet and Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago
Ministry to review drama festivals rules amid uproar
Echoes of War: Butere Girls' stages walkout after anthem
Butere Girls students stage a walkout from National Drama Festival main stage, moments after performing the national anthem; cite police harassment and poor stage setup.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Echoes of War: Butere Girls' stages walkout after anthem
Tough questions on CBC Arts path integration stirs debate at festival
Ministry of Education on the spot over it readiness to deploy plan when first CBC cohort joins Senior secondary next year.Arts and Sports pathway focuses on nurturing creativity, physical abilities.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Tough questions on CBC Arts path integration stirs debate at festival
'Echoes of War': Drama as police bar Malala from students' camp
There was an altercation between police and former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, after he was blocked from accessing Butere Girls Secondary School, in Nakuru.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
'Echoes of War': Drama as police bar Malala from students' camp
In pictures: Heavy police presence at drama festival venue
Heavy police presence at Melvin Jones School, where Butere Girls are set to stage the controversial play Echoes of War; journalists ejected from the venue.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
In pictures: Heavy police presence at drama festival venue
Echoes of War: Malala blocked from assessing Butere Girls students
Butere Girls' cast are scheduled to perform the controversial play on Thursday morning.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Echoes of War: Malala blocked from assessing Butere Girls students
Film masterclasses, climate storytelling take centre stage at National Drama and Film Festivals
The film masterclass is a collaborative effort that brings together stakeholders in the film industry to integrate African films as a core learning resource in the education system.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Film masterclasses, climate storytelling take centre stage at National Drama and Film Festivals
Londiani Boys train spotlight on road carnage with 'Jinxed Junction' film
Londiani Boys High School presented the piece at the Kenya Film and Drama Festivals. The documentary focuses on frequent tragic road accidents on Nakuru-Eldoret Road.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Londiani Boys train spotlight on road carnage with 'Jinxed Junction' film
Court orders staging of controversial play at national drama festivals
A Nyamira court has directed Butere Girls High School drama students to present their play titled "Echoes of War" at the ongoing 63rd National Drama and Film Festivals in Nakuru.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Court orders staging of controversial play at national drama festivals
Creative energy takes centre stage as drama festival opens in Nakuru
During the 12 days, learners will also have a chance to attend a masterclass of different forms of art and drama as well as showcase poetry.
By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago
Creative energy takes centre stage as drama festival opens in Nakuru
Bio-cultural protocol empowers community against exploitation
Baringo's Endorois community is determined to protect its heritage by using a legal tool, the bio-cultural protocol, to safeguard their knowledge and the land's natural wealth.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Bio-cultural protocol empowers community against exploitation
Baringo man successfully tame notorious lizard
Jacob Toroitich has tamed the notorious monitor lizards that have been killing chicken in the neighbourhood, and preying on goats into a revenue-generating scheme.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Baringo man successfully tame notorious lizard
Land ownership among indigenous women worryingly low- Report
The report shows that ownership of land among indigenous women remains low despite the adoption of the most comprehensive roadmap for women's rights.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Land ownership among indigenous women worryingly low- Report
Scientists ambitious mission to save Northern White Rhino from extinction
In efforts to save the Northern White Rhino from extinction, scientists have embarked on an ambitious mission-implanting lab-created embryos into surrogate rhinos in hopes of reviving the species.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Scientists ambitious mission to save Northern White Rhino from extinction
Kenya loses Sh12 billion to wastewater annually
A new report launched on March 12, 2025, during the Word Ocean Summit in Japan revealed that only 11 per cent of wastewater in Kenya undergoes adequate treatment.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Kenya loses Sh12 billion to wastewater annually
Cheers and gratitude as Moi High Kabarak celebrates KCSE victory
Moi High School-Kabarak held a thanksgiving event to celebrate the 2024 KCSE results in a colorful ceremony.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Cheers and gratitude as Moi High Kabarak celebrates KCSE victory
Wildlife poisoning in the Mara puts species at risk
A wave of wildlife poisoning is sweeping through the reserve, with tragic losses, including lions and hyenas.Experts are calling for increased funding to implement preventive measures.
By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago
Wildlife poisoning in the Mara puts species at risk
Ruto sells his handshake with Raila in Rift Valley
President William Ruto has defended his handshake with his main challenger in the 2022 election, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
By Caroline Chebet and Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Ruto sells his handshake with Raila in Rift Valley
Scientists train rats to detect smuggled wildlife trophies
Researchers have successfully trained African giant pouched rats to sniff rhino horns, elephant tusks, and pangolin scales.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Scientists train rats to detect smuggled wildlife trophies
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17 mountain bongos make epic return to Kenya from the US
The rare bongos have been repatriated to Kenya from Florida, marking a monumental step in wildlife conservation and renewal.The country plans to expand their population from 100 to 750.
By Caroline Chebet and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
17 mountain bongos make epic return to Kenya from the US
Scientists explain bacteria behind Lake Victoria's green waters
A team of researchers studying algal blooms in L. Victoria has revealed the cause of the lake's recurring green waters, attributing the phenomenon to extensive pollution.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Scientists explain bacteria behind Lake Victoria's green waters
Concern as USAID famine monitoring system shuts down
A leading global website that provides early warnings about potential famines has shut down after 40 years of operation.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Concern as USAID famine monitoring system shuts down
Kenya still ranks below average in corruption fight
Transparency International ranked countries as per their levels of public sector corruption where Kenya scored 32 points out of 100, failing to meet the global average of 43 points.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Kenya still ranks below average in corruption fight
Kenya among most corrupt countries, report shows
Kenya scored 32 points out of 100, failing to meet the global average of 43 points.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Kenya among most corrupt countries, report shows
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Wildlife experts question Kagwe's directive on water buffalo meat
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe declared domesticated water buffalo a food animal. Experts argue that the gazette notice may mean the animals have been imported.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Wildlife experts question Kagwe's directive on water buffalo meat
Community groups fight growing threats to the wetlands
Dunga Swamp and other key wetlands face pressures from encroachment and pollution.Experts warn of declining wetland health, citing deforestation.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Community groups fight growing threats to the wetlands
Climate crisis disrupted schooling for two million children in 2024
At least 2 million students across the country had their schooling interrupted by extreme climate in 2024.
By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago
Climate crisis disrupted schooling for two million children in 2024
Voting out 'Kasongo', bringing in 'Wamunyoro' is not the answer
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