Oscar Kakai

1 week ago | nation.africa | Oscar Kakai

A row is brewing between landowners and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) over unpaid compensation for land affected by the 220kV electricity transmission line project in West Pokot and Trans-Nzoia counties. The landowners have threatened legal action if the company does not pay. Some have also threatened to destroy the power line towers, which would constitute criminal sabotage similar to that which plunged the nation into darkness a while back.

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Oscar Kakai

What you need to know:Women inmates in Kapenguria receive rare emotional support, donations, and community engagement from visitors. Despite abandonment by families, they found joy through visits, skills training, and donated supplies. Many prisoners suffer depression, stress, trauma, untold loneliness and feelings of abandonment and dejection when friends and family stay away from them. Detained far from home, they receive few or no visitors.

1 month ago | nation.africa | Oscar Kakai

It is 8 am on Monday, April 28, when we catch up with Ms Emily Longura at her one-room rented house at Kabichbich Trading Center in Pokot South sub-County. She is outside washing utensils with tears flowing down her cheeks.

2 months ago | nation.africa | Oscar Kakai

Under the merciless sun of West Pokot County, children trek kilometres to reach the nearest school, often on empty stomachs. The region's challenging terrain and pastoral lifestyle have created circumstances where harmful traditional practices continue to thrive despite existing protective policies. "Children start school at a later age because the school is far.

2 months ago | nation.africa | Oscar Kakai |Titus Ominde

The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya has cautioned the salaries commission and the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) against increasing public servants’ pay when Kenyans are struggling with the high cost of living.