Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended President William Ruto’s leadership, noting that the government’s progress in economic growth, infrastructure development, and security is positively transforming lives across the country. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen observed that although President Ruto hails from the region, his development agenda is benefiting all Kenyans, regardless of…
Two leading ocean conservationists are joining forces to highlight the urgent need to protect the world’s seas as marine ecosystems face mounting threats from climate change, pollution and human activity. CNN’s Call to Earth will follow renowned oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle and coral reef conservationist Titouan Bernicot over the course of a year, documenting how…
Government and private sector stakeholders pose during a roundtable breakfast meeting on unlocking opportunities in Kenya’s forestry sector in Nairobi on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The government is intensifying efforts to transform Kenya’s forestry sector into a key driver of economic growth by mobilising private sector investment, strengthening partnerships and empowering local communities to restore…
Acting executive director Akshay Vishwanath during a press briefing in Nairobi on July 9, 2026, delivering a statement issued by Friends of Nairobi’s Forests and Green Spaces calling on the government to halt developments in public forests and protect the country’s green spaces. Environmental lobby groups have called on the government to halt developments in…
Kenya has achieved a major milestone in advancing climate resilience and addressing the impacts of climate change. Through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, Directorate of Climate Change Kenya has become the first country in Africa and only the second globally to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage….
Gatunga ESP Market is set to transform business in Tharaka Nithi County, opening a new window of opportunity for farmers and traders. The newly built Gatunga ESP Market in Gatunga is expected to boost trade and stimulate economic growth in Tharaka Nithi County. The first of its kind in Tharaka Constituency, Gatunga ESP Market is…
An aerial view of the Chogoria ESP market under construction in Tharaka Nithi County. Traders in Chogoria have expressed excitement and gratitude as the modern Chogoria ESP Market nears completion, saying the new facility is set to transform business operations and improve livelihoods for hundreds of local traders. Speaking in Chogoria, long-time trader Lawrence Kirimi…
More than 1,000 participants are expected to take part in the upcoming Kitui Green Run as organizers intensify campaigns to position the event as a platform for climate awareness, water conservation and environmental sustainability. Dubbed “Running for Rain,” the marathon is expected to bring together elite athletes, amateur runners, environmental champions and local residents in…
The facility Launched by the president is designed to provide small-scale traders with a dignified working environment The economic landscape of Tharaka Nithi County is entering a new chapter following the official handover and completion of the Chuka Modern Market, a flagship project under the national government’s Economic Stimulus Programe. The ultra-modern facility, inaugurated by…
Construction of Chuka-Kathwana Road and Kaanwa- Chuka Technical Institute offers significant relief for locals, students and tutors who have borne the brunt of bad roads for years. Residents and business people in Tharaka Nithi County have welcomed the ongoing expansion of road infrastructure and technical training institutions, saying the projects are transforming transport, trade, education,…
