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Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has outlined key achievements across education, healthcare, housing and employment, while affirming the political strength of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking during a weekly press briefing on Monday, Mwaura said the government had released KSh23.4 billion in capitation funds to support learners in public schools, easing the burden on families and improving access to education. He noted that accountability systems such as the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) are helping eliminate ghost students and ensure equitable distribution of resources. On staffing, Mwaura said the government has hired 100,000 teachers out of a planned 116,000, alongside constructing more than 23,000 classrooms nationwide. He added that reforms are ongoing, including curriculum improvements, expansion of technical training, and plans to build 1,600 laboratories. The spokesperson also highlighted the revised higher education fund...

Tura Ruru Elema, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for North Horr Ward in Marsabit County, has been recognized as the Outstanding MCA of the Year in Peace, Security, and Education Development at the Jamhuri Kenya Leadership Awards. Speaking during the award ceremony, Elema attributed the recognition to collective efforts in restoring peace and improving education in the region, which has historically faced insecurity and marginalization challenges. The MCA paid tribute to the late Bonaya Adhi Godana, describing him as a source of inspiration in his leadership journey. He recalled Godana’s commitment to unity and peace, noting that his legacy continues to shape development efforts in Marsabit County. “When North Horr is mentioned, many remember the legacy of the late Hon. Dr. Bonaya Adhi Godana… his unwavering pursuit of peace continues to guide my service,” Elema said. He also reflected on the inter-communal conflicts that rocked Marsabit between 2020 and 2022, emphasizin...

By the time the rains arrive in northern Kenya, the outcome is already determined. Not in the sky, but on the ground—in decisions made weeks and months earlier about where livestock will move, which pastures will rest, and how scarce water will be shared.  Those decisions are rarely visible beyond the communities that make them. Yet they shape everything that follows: whether grass returns or disappears, whether livestock survive or weaken, whether tensions escalate or are contained. For a long time, these landscapes were managed largely through reaction. When pasture failed, people moved. When water ran out, they followed it. The system was adaptive, but it was also exposed—vulnerable to the increasing unpredictability of climate and the growing pressure on land. What has been changing, steadily and often quietly, is the shift from reaction to coordination. Across northern and coastal Kenya, the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) has worked with communities to bui...

The family of renowned gemstone pioneer Campbell Bridges has expressed gratitude after he was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to the global gemstone industry. In a statement, the Bridges family said they were deeply honoured to accept the award on behalf of their father, noting that they were unable to attend the ceremony as they are currently overseas. They described Bridges as the father of coloured gemstone mining in East Africa, crediting him with building and shaping an industry that has had a lasting impact both regionally and globally. His work led to the introduction of some of the world’s most sought-after gemstones. Among his notable achievements was bringing Tanzanite to the United States and to Tiffany & Co., where the gemstone was later named and marketed internationally. The family highlighted Bridges’ discovery of Tsavorite in Tanzania and later in Kenya, a milestone that eventually saw Tsavorite recog...

The government has raised concern over increasing flood risks across the country as heavy rains continue to push water levels in key dams to critical points. In a statement, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the ongoing rainfall has led to a sharp rise in water volumes along the Tana River cascade, forcing authorities to implement controlled water releases to protect dam infrastructure. A fatal incident was reported in Roysambu Sub-County, Nairobi, where a woman believed to be about 29 years old was swept away by floodwaters on the night of April 28 near Turners Club in Zimmerman.  Although she was retrieved by members of the public, she had already died. Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations processed the scene, and the body was taken to City Mortuary for identification and post-mortem examination. The case remains under investigation. The government conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family and others affected by the ongoing floods. Au...

Incoming Makueni Woman Representative Damaris Maweu has emerged as the top-ranked candidate in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections, a development seen as a major boost to her political standing within the party in the region. Her victory follows a tightly contested internal exercise that drew wide participation from party members, as UDA seeks to reinforce its grassroots structures ahead of future political contests. Maweu’s strong showing underscores her growing influence within the party base, with supporters backing her leadership credentials, mobilization efforts, and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda at the county level. Addressing supporters after the announcement, Maweu thanked party members for the trust they had placed in her, saying the outcome reflects a shared commitment to inclusivity and strengthening the role of women in leadership. Officials who supervised the elections noted that the process was largely peaceful and well-organ...