Valentine Obara

Kenya, Nairobi

Senior Reporter at Daily Nation

Journalist in Kenya | English, Swahili Writer & Translator | Content Curator | vivre et laisser vivre... 🙏

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Articles

World Bank cancels major Mwache Dam irrigation project over high operational costs

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Valentine Obara |SIAGO CECE

In the heart of the semi-arid Samburu Sub-County in Kwale County, a major infrastructure project is steadily rising. Located in Fulugani Village, the Mwache Dam, a Sh20 billion water project funded by the national government and the World Bank is bringing hope to thousands of residents. The once quiet village has turned into a hive of activity as heavy machinery mixes concrete and hundreds of workers fill the construction sites.
Police raid, shutdown Gideon Moi’s firm

1 month ago | nation.africa | Valentine Obara

A company linked to Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has protested a raid by police and Kenya Railways officers who stalled its operations. Kencont Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mombasa, a subsidiary of the Siginon Group, was raided on Friday. By Sunday morning, the premises were still heavily guarded by police officers backed up with private security guards, who the company says gained forceful entry.
Why Mombasa’s devastating flash floods persist

1 month ago | nation.africa | Mishi Gongo |Valentine Obara

Mombasa city has long grappled with devastating flash floods whenever heavy rains strike. The problem persists due to a mix of geographical vulnerabilities, climate change, and human-induced factors, compounded by weak mitigation measures from authorities.
Illicit trade, real estate cleaning Kenya’s Somalia dirty cash- Report

Mar 19, 2025 | nation.africa | Valentine Obara

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Revealed: Notorious Mexican cartel ran meth lab in Kenya

Mar 18, 2025 | nation.africa | Valentine Obara

What you need to know:International Narcotics Control Strategy report released by the US Department of State has disclosed that a methamphetamine production labIt was unclear whether the drugs were supplied locally and how long the lab had been in operation, but the US cautioned that domestic drug production in Kenya is on the rise A new report on drug trafficking has revealed shocking information about how Kenya continues to be exploited by international traffickers.
State urges collaboration in cybercrime fight

Feb 27, 2025 | nation.africa | Valentine Obara

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Digital innovations and fake news top agenda at the Nation Digital Summit

Feb 24, 2025 | nationmedia.com | SIAGO CECE |Valentine Obara

Digital media stakeholders have been encouraged to come up with ways to raise awareness about misinformation and disinformation. The Editor-in-Chief of Nation Media Group (NMG), Joe Ageyo, expressed concern over the increasing circulation of unverified news that misleads the public.
Digital innovations and fake news top agenda as Nation Digital Summit ends

Feb 21, 2025 | nation.africa | SIAGO CECE |Valentine Obara

Digital media stakeholders were encouraged to come up with ways to raise awareness about misinformation and disinformation. The Editor-in-Chief of Nation Media Group, Joe Ageyo, expressed concern over the increasing circulation of unverified news that misleads the public. Speaking during the 5th Nation Digital Summit in Diani, Kwale County, he said there was need for increased awareness and literacy to check the continued spread of false information that many people have fallen victim to.
Nation Digital Summit: Counties challenged to enter private-public deals for health services

Feb 20, 2025 | nation.africa | Valentine Obara

The Ministry of Health has challenged county governments to enter into public private partnerships so as to benefit more from the Social Health Authority (SHA) funds. Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai said billions of shillings in claims are often made by private hospitals since many people prefer them because of quality services offered as compared by the public hospitals.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV leaves a rich legacy in Mombasa

Feb 9, 2025 | nation.africa | Valentine Obara |Abdulrahman Sheriff

The footprints of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV are evident across diverse sectors in Mombasa, with an enviable social impact. From sports to health, education, hospitality and environmental conservation, the unmatched leadership by Aga Khan IV, who will be buried on Sunday (February 9) in Egypt, touched many lives in the coastal city. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir aptly captured these contributions in his condolence message on Wednesday.