News from Kenya
The body of a missing 30-year-old fisherman was recovered along the banks of Masinga dam, after a three days search.
Confirming the incident, Katulye area Chief, Josephat Ngumbi said the fisherman went missing on Monday night, after his boat capsized.…
"Fisherman Body Recovered in Masinga Dam" Farmers in West Pokot County have been urged to do away with traditional mode of farming and embrace modern agriculture practices.
The County Director of Agriculture, Evelyn Koskei said modern farming would enable the farmers increase the yield and boost …
"Farmers urged to embrace modern technology" More than 8,000 families have been displaced by the current floods in Bura and Galole constituencies, Tana River County, as the rains continue to pound several parts of the country.
According to County Red Cross coordinator, Gerald Bombe, the number …
"More Families Displaced as Rains Continue" Army worms and crickets have invaded farms in Mwanamwinga location, Kaloleni Sub-County in Kilifi County, posing a threat to food security.
Farmers in the area have had to bear with the situation, after applying all pesticides at their disposal but …
"Army Worms Invade Crops in Mwanamwinga location" The government has called for public-private partnership and multi-sectoral approach in addressing challenges facing Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) areas in the country.
This came as it emerged that Security, poor infrastructure and access to education were the major challenges hindering …
"Government to help ASAL Counties" With oceans and seas moderating global climate conditions, maintaining the earth’s ecosystem, and supporting the livelihood of more than 3 billion people, it was critical to develop a binding treaty aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, …
"As Intergovernmental Conference on Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Begins, Speakers Stress Binding Treaty Critical in Protecting World’s Oceans"