Ruto Bets Big On Cocoa
President William Ruto officially launched cocoa as a scheduled cash crop on October 10 during Mazingira Day celebrations at Elgon Downs in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County. In a move that surprised many farmers, Ruto announced Kenya will now grow its own…
Postal Worker Killed In Vallejo
Vallejo is mourning after a morning of violence that left a community staple dead. KTVU reports a family member has identified the victim of the fatal shooting on the 200 block of Marin Street as 32-year-old Devaughn McBride, a U.S. Postal worker. Police…
Police Order Tougher Road Crackdown
The National Police Service has ordered all traffic officers to intensify operations countrywide following a worrying surge in road crashes in recent days. In a statement on Tuesday, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the increase has left families…
Heat Crisis Threatens Mothers, Newborns
For many expectant mothers, the hottest days are no longer just uncomfortable they are dangerous. UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned Monday that climate driven extreme heat has become a new and potentially fatal faultline in global health, putting…
Migos Urges Lecturers Resume Teaching
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is appealing to university lecturers to end their strike and return to lecture halls. Speaking Monday during World Teachers’ Day celebrations, Migos said the government has cleared all historical…
Ebola Patient Dies in Kenya
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a Kenyan citizen who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Uganda died in Nairobi. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the patient arrived in Kenya on October 3 after…
Sifuna Unveils Equitable Party
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has finally unveiled his political vehicle for 2027 The Equitable Party (TEP).Sifuna was officially presented as the new leader and presidential flagbearer of TEP during an event in Nairobi on Sunday. The move ends months of…
British Oarsman Conquers Kilifi Shores
After 327 days completely alone at sea, British adventurer Dave “Dinger” Bell has finally landed in Kenya. The 54-year-old former Royal Marine arrived in Kilifi on Friday,ending an astonishing solo and unsupported row that began on the west…
Kenyan Pilau For Lunch
Ingredients 2 cups basmati rice500g beef or chicken, cubed1 large onion, sliced2 tomatoes, blended or chopped3 tbsp cooking oil4 cups water or stock2 potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional)Salt to tastePilau spices1 tsp cumin1 tsp cardamom1 tsp black…
Standard Group Seeks State Protection
The Standard Media Group has sought protection from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations after receiving threats of a massive invasion of its Nairobi headquarters. The Mombasa Road based media house says a group identifying itself as Bunge la…