Westlands Building Collapse: One Dead, Three Rescued in 22-Storey Nightmare
A 22-storey building under construction in Westlands partially collapsed late Wednesday night, trapping workers under rubble along School Lane near Bank of Africa. The incident occurred around 8 pm. Four…
Tragedy in Shauri Moyo: Four Dead as Riparian Building Collapses Amid Nairobi River Regeneration Push
A tragic building collapse in Shauri Moyo has left four people dead and several others rescued, prompting renewed safety warnings from the Nairobi City County Government to residents living along…
After 13 Years of Devolution, Siaya County Headquarters Finally Declared Safe—Employees Report Shock, Mild Confusion
What experts are calling the longest occupational safety suspense story since the invention of the stapler, the headquarters of the Siaya County government has finally been certified a safe working…
El Niño 2026 Alert: Kenya Braces for Return of 2020-Style Floods as UN Sounds Alarm
Kenya is staring down a climate repeat that no one wants to relive. The United Nations has issued a stark warning: the El Niño weather phenomenon that triggered devastating floods…
Kenya’s Long Rains Arrive Early: Farmers Cheer, Flood Risks Rise
Kenya’s long rains have arrived weeks ahead of schedule, soaking western, central, and highland regions since mid-February. Heavy downpours exceeding 20 mm over three consecutive days have already met official…
Kenyan Farmers Set to Cash In: New Carbon Registry Promises Fair Pay for Every Tree Planted
In a game-changing move that’s turning climate action into real money for the grassroots, the Kenyan government has launched the National Carbon Registry — a powerful digital watchdog designed to…
Court Showdown: Siaya Environmental Rights Body Drags County to High Court Over ‘Ghost’ Village Councils
A fierce constitutional battle is brewing in Siaya after a local environmental rights lobby moved to court seeking to compel the county government to operationalize long-delayed village councils. The Acacia…
New Solar Water Heating Rules Set to Transform Kenya’s Clean Energy Future
Regulation is increasingly emerging as the decisive lever in unlocking Kenya’s largely untapped solar water heating (SWH) potential, offering the country a practical pathway to lower electricity costs, create jobs…
HACO, Mr. Green Africa Strike Landmark Deal to Slash Plastic Waste in Kenya
Kenya’s journey toward a circular economy has gained fresh momentum after HACO Industries signed a strategic partnership with Mr. Green Africa aimed at strengthening post-consumer recyclate (PCR) collection and advancing…
Trophy Hunting Is Back: South Africa Reopens Black Rhino, Elephant and Leopard Exports After Six-Year Freeze
Pretoria lifts long-standing restrictions, allowing foreign hunters to export trophies of endangered species — a move hailed by industry, condemned by critics. South Africa will once again grant export quotas…
From Forecast to First Alert! Siaya’s High-Tech Multi-Hazard Early Warning System Nears Reality
By Samson Wire Siaya County is on the brink of a major breakthrough in disaster preparedness as experts and county technical teams make significant progress toward rolling out a Multi-Hazard…
The Much awaited Community Sensitization Program on Climate Change kicks off at Bar-Kowino in Bondo Constituency
The much-anticipated community sensitization program by the Acacia Community Development Group (ACDG), in partnership with National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), was successfully launched today at Bar-Kowino in Siaya County. The…
Not a Heatwave: Meteorological Department Explains Why Kenya Is Sweltering Hot Right Now
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has moved swiftly to dispel alarm after a purported heatwave alert circulated widely on social media, clarifying that the message did not originate from the…
Ruto’s Friday Surprise: Ida Odinga Nominated as Kenya’s Ambassador to UNEP
In a move that has stunned political circles, President William Ruto has nominated Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, E.G.H., the widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador…
Lighting the Last Mile: How Wandayi’s Energy Drive Is Rewriting Homa Bay’s Future
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi’s visit to Homa Bay County marked more than a routine government tour. It signaled a decisive moment in the region’s long journey…
Safaricom Joins Global Climate Elite After Making CDP ‘A-List’ for Second Year Running
Telco ranks among top 4% worldwide for climate transparency as it accelerates push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 Nairobi, January 13, 2026 — Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has cemented its…
World Mourns a Gentle Giant: Legendary Super Tusker Craig Dies at 54, Leaving Africa’s Wild a Little Quieter
Amboseli National Park, Kenya — A heavy silence settled over the sweeping plains of Amboseli at dawn as Kenya, and indeed the world, woke to heartbreaking news: Craig, the iconic…
Forging a Greener Horizon: Kenya–Canada Partnership Lights the Path to Renewable Energy Leadership
Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi Opiyo, at the helm of Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum docket, hosted His Excellency Joshua Tabah, Canada’s Ambassador to Kenya, in a meticulously orchestrated high-level engagement at…
Don’t Burn Bridges With County Administration: Climate Change Expert Maurice Abiero Awuora Warns Civic Groups Against Turning Into Political Attack Dogs
A respected climate change expert, Rev. Dr. Maurice Abiero Awuora, has issued a sober but urgent appeal to environmental advocates and civic actors in Siaya County: tone down the hostility,…
Kenya Wakes Up to a New Hero: Truphena Muthoni Smashes Guinness World Record After 72 Hours of Tree Hugging
Kenya awoke this Thursday to a brand-new national hero — 22-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, who has officially completed her astonishing 72-hour tree-hugging marathon, shattering the previous Guinness World Record…
Inferno in Mathare: Suspected Gas Blast Sparks Massive Morning Blaze — Dozens Left Homeless
A huge fire ripped through the crowded Mlango Kubwa area of Mathare on Wednesday morning, December 10, sending hundreds of residents fleeing as flames consumed rows of makeshift homes within…
Kenya on Rain Watch! Kenya Met Releases New Forecast Showing Where Showers Will Hit Between Dec 9–15
Kenya is bracing for another week of mixed weather as the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) releases its latest seven-day outlook — and while large parts of the country will stay…
“All Clear!” Eldoret Breathes Again as ELDOWAS Restores Safe Water After Chemical Spill Scare
The Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) has officially restored full water supply from the Kesses Water Treatment Plant, ending nearly a week of anxiety after a Congo-bound lorry spilled…
BREAKING: Panic as Eldoret Water Plant Shut Down After Congo-Bound Lorry Dumps Mystery Chemical Into River
A major water safety scare has hit Eldoret after the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) abruptly shut down the Kesses Water Treatment Plant following a chemical spill that contaminated…
Tension as British Firm Discovers Gold Deposits Worth Sh683 Billion in Kakamega
Fears of displacement rise as locals demand fair compensation and transparency over massive mining project A wave of anxiety has swept across parts of Kakamega County following revelations that a…
Storm Brewing as Siaya Climate Change Advocates Set to Face Off with County Government
A political and environmental showdown is quietly intensifying in Siaya County as climate change advocates prepare to confront what they describe as systemic negligence, legislative gaps, and a persistent lack…
A Winged Visitor from Russia Stuns Siaya Villagers: Migratory Osprey Makes Rare Stopover in Kenya After Epic Journey Across Continents
Residents of Ugingo Village in Usigu, Siaya County, were treated to an extraordinary sight on Friday, November 7, when an Osprey — a migratory bird of prey from Russia —…
Empowering Devolution: How President Ruto’s Handover of Amboseli to Kajiado Heralds a New Dawn for Conservation and Community Prosperity
President Ruto’s decision to hand over the management of Amboseli National Park to the Kajiado County Government is a bold affirmation of Kenya’s constitutional promise of devolution, marking a transformative…