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Rights coalitions sue to stop high-end Maasai Mara camp expansion
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (562+ words) A coalition of regional and human rights organisations has moved to the Environment and Land Court seeking urgent orders to halt further development of accommodation facilities within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, arguing that luxury camps are threatening the world-famous…...
Ruto Cabinet dilemma: Who'll make way for gender balance?
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (1647+ words) President William Ruto leads prayers before a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi on June 30, 2026. President William Ruto is confronting a fresh political headache after the High Court declared his Cabinet unconstitutional over failure to meet the two-thirds gender rule....
High Court strikes down state powers to block websites
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (143+ words) The High Court has declared unconstitutional provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act that empowered the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee ((NC4)) to order websites and applications rendered inaccessible and expanded the offence of cyber harassment to cover…...
Snails, grasshoppers, and rabbits: My controversial menu
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (512+ words) Research & Impact Editor Last weekend, I prepared rabbit meat. It was an adventure that involved chopping the rabbit and improvising my recipe on the go. I am always on the lookout for more white meat options, so when a friend…...
'Nairobi birdman': The man who shares his home with birds, and the risks experts say come with it
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1027+ words) Rogers Magutha, popularly known as "Birdman," poses with several rescued birds perched around him during an interview at his home in Kayole, Nairobi, on June 30, 2026." "That's where my passion for birds started. I kept returning to the park whenever I…...
Kenya isn't exporting labour, it's exporting desperation
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (878+ words) Job seekers fill out their forms at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi'on October 25, 2024, during a mass recruitment drive for various job opportunities in Qatari companies.' By' Dr Benjamin Muindi Dean of Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies On June 26, 2026, the…...
1994 Fifa World Cup, and fatal shooting of Colombia captain Andre Escobar that shocked the world
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (840+ words) Colombia are currently lying at position 13 in the Fifa rankings, and are paired in Group K of the 2026 Fifa World Cup with the European champions Portugal, Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. On June 18, Colombia started their campaign at…...
Why the real fuel price cushion is under our feet
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (254+ words) A worker adjusts fuel prices on a price board at a Petrol Station in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County, on April 15, 2026, after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced a price increase. Civil Engineer and CEO Association of Consulting Engineers…...
Jubilation as South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (400+ words) South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. Maseko…...
June 25 anniversary: Police arrest 29 youths, activist Bob Njagi in Kitengela
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (371+ words) Kenyan activist'Bob Njagi during a past interview." Police in Kitengela have arrested 29 youths on Thursday over allegations of incitement ahead of planned demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests. Among those arrested is Aslam Longton, one of…...