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Money or the box? Battle for Ukambani vote as Kindiki takes on Kalonzo, Gachagua

8 hours ago | nation.africa | Kitavi Mutua

A whirlwind tour of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s Ukambani region by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki — every day for the last three days — and the show of might by the opposition coalition in the same region has brought fresh focus on the region boasting of 1.7 million votes.
Residents turn destructive mathenge weed into fortune

20 hours ago | nation.africa | Sammy Lutta

Mathenge weed (Prosopis Juliflora), an invasive tree species, is rapidly colonising farms, grazing fields and river banks in Turkana West Sub-county, outcompeting native plants. The thorny and evergreen tree has disrupted farming, pastoralism, and settlement space, particularly in Kakuma refugee camps and nearby villages. While it was initially introduced to combat desertification and provide firewood, its aggressive growth has caused ecological and socio-economic challenges.
Tale of two rare ospreys and their journeys from Finland to Siaya

1 day ago | nation.africa | Rushdie Oudia

In January 2020, a rare migratory bird, the Western Osprey, flew over 6,900km from Finland to Usalo village in West Yimbo, Siaya County where it perched in one of the trees. There was great excitement when it was discovered, as it had a ring around one of its legs, much to the amazement of the locals and people across the country.
Moneybags: Kindiki, Ichung'wah and Wetang'ula splash cash in Ukambani

1 day ago | nation.africa | Pius Maundu |Kitavi Mutua

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah on Friday led a team of President William Ruto's allies in raising millions of shillings in Kitui and Machakos counties. Mr Ichung’wah delivered Sh6 million at a fundraiser in aid of women and youth groups at Scott University in Machakos County. He said the sum comprised Sh3 million from President Ruto, Sh2 million from Prof Kindiki and his own contribution of Sh1 million.
DP Kindiki on five-day whirlwind tour of Kalonzo’s Ukambani ahead of Ruto visit

1 day ago | nation.africa | Kitavi Mutua |Pius Maundu

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday embarked on a five-day pacification tour of Ukambani ahead of a planned visit to the region by President William Ruto next week. Prof Kindiki descended on the region accompanied by UDA party MPs and President Ruto's allies, with a programme that is expected to take him to 12 constituencies, in a charm offensive to woo the Kamba community.
Government sports funding to fall by Sh1bn

1 day ago | nation.africa | Victor Otieno

The State Department for Sports will lose Sh1.1 billion in funding in the final budget estimates for the 2025/26 financial year, which were tabled before Parliament on Wednesday. The reduction, presented by the Budget and Appropriations Committee, comes despite the Ministry of Sports earlier raising concerns over underfunding, with no allocation, for instance, made for the co-hosting rights fees for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals.
It is true, if we cannot change or adapt, we invite climate suffering

1 day ago | nation.africa | Mutuma Mathiu

On climate change, man has three options: one, mitigation, that is reduce greenhouse gas emissions, two, adaptation, meaning learn how to live on a hotter, more hostile planet with less potable water and more flooded coastlines, or, three, suffering, which is basically to die, starve, drown and otherwise shed a lake of tears.
'I could not expose myself to my juniors'...Governor Kihika justifies US birth

2 days ago | nation.africa | Eric Matara |Waikwa Maina

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's remarks during the Madaraka Day celebrations explaining why she travelled to the United States of America for maternity services have once again thrust her into the national limelight. A viral video clip of Ms Kihika explaining to cheering residents why she sought healthcare services abroad has attracted uproar from Kenyans and medics.
Does weed impair male fertility?

2 days ago | nation.africa | Leon Lidigu

Scientists have found no significant link between marijuana use and reduced sperm quality in men. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a healthy sperm count is 15 million sperm per millilitre (ml) of semen or more. Anything below this threshold is considered low. The new findings from a peer-reviewed study published last week in the Journal of Andrology by researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health analysed semen samples from 921 men.
How urban boom is fuelling Nakuru's gang resurgence

2 days ago | nation.africa | Eric Matara

When Nakuru was elevated to city status more than two years ago, the once modest transit town, located 160 kilometres from Nairobi along the Northern Corridor, was transformed into a booming business hub. Real estate developers, food companies, financial institutions, retailers and individuals eager to cash in on the newfound city status scrambled for land to build homes, learning institutions and other businesses.