Charles Kipsang: Little known marathoner's path of triumph and tragic final
Charles Kipsang's heartbreaking life's journey melts the hearts of those who knew him. The grieving village mourns a son they had put high hopes on.
By Joseph Kipsang 8 months ago
Charles Kipsang: Little known marathoner's path of triumph and tragic final
Relief for villagers after decades of long treks in search of water
The challenging volcanic terrains in the region have posed obstacles to achieving sustainable solutions. Often, the water found is unsuitable, sometimes excessively hot.
By Joseph Kipsang 10 months ago
Relief for villagers after decades of long treks in search of water
How 400km solar-powered fence reduces human-wildlife conflict
The electric, solar-powered fence was erected by the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust and KWS. Construction of each kilometre of the comprehensive fence comes at a cost of Sh3 million.
By Joseph Kipsang 1 year ago
How 400km solar-powered fence reduces human-wildlife conflict
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Patrick Weta: Why I volunteered to be a vasectomy champion
Weta is a polygamous man with two wives, each blessed with four children; two boys and two girls. He decided to undergo a vasectomy in 2008 after the eighth child was born.
By Joseph Kipsang 1 year ago
Patrick Weta: Why I volunteered to be a vasectomy champion
Photos: MP Arama draws gun, threatens to shoot looters during protests
He threatens to shoot some of the people he claims were looting and destroying property in the area.
By Joseph Kipsang 1 year ago
Photos: MP Arama draws gun, threatens to shoot looters during protests
Why conservationists are against Sh4.4bn Aberdare Forest road deal
Conservationists have strongly opposed the project, saying the negative impacts the road will have on the delicate ecosystem outweigh any potential benefits.
By Joseph Kipsang 1 year ago
Why conservationists are against Sh4.4bn Aberdare Forest road deal
Region plagued by vicious cycle of floods, hunger and insecurity
Baringo tops the list of counties currently struggling with severe hunger and insecurity.
By Joseph Kipsang 1 year ago
Region plagued by vicious cycle of floods, hunger and insecurity
Family has lived off Mau Forest for years despite State evictions
Members of the indigenous communities whose livelihood depends on natural forests, their goal is to protect and preserve the forest ecosystem for future generations.
By Joseph Kipsang 1 year ago
Family has lived off Mau Forest for years despite State evictions
Eburu residents adopt use of biogas to reduce pressure on forest resource
The cost of installation and maintenance of the biogas is Sh55,000. This includes the tube, the piping and the burner.
By Joseph Kipsang 1 year ago
Eburu residents adopt use of biogas to reduce pressure on forest resource
Hot springs an oasis of life for humans and wildlife in Eburu
Steam jets shoot from fissures on the ground in Eburu as the area produces a high amount of geothermal energy. Residents and conservationists tap the steam and condense it into water.
By Joseph Kipsang 2 years ago
Hot springs an oasis of life for humans and wildlife in Eburu
Sibling rivalry rocks race for Bungoma Senate seat
The UDA party of President William Ruto has backed former Bumula MP Mwambu Mabonga, which has irritated Moses WetaFord Kenya leaders.
By Joseph Kipsang 2 years ago
Sibling rivalry rocks race for Bungoma Senate seat
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Why disability is not inability for handball referee Clara Chepkoech
While growing up as an ardent handball player both in the better part of high school, Chepkoech grew up dreaming of taking up the game as part of her career.
By Joseph Kipsang 2 years ago
Why disability is not inability for handball referee Clara Chepkoech
Court orders pet dog at centre of dispute released
The court observed that Nyabando was still the legal owner of 'Prince' and that Moraa had no sufficient evidence to support the allegations that she was gifted the dog.
By Joseph Kipsang 2 years ago
Court orders pet dog at centre of dispute released
New law relief for poor job seekers, says Employment Bill sponsor
Nominated MP Gideon Keter has thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for assenting the Employment (Amendment) Bill.
By Joseph Kipsang 2 years ago
New law relief for poor job seekers, says Employment Bill sponsor
Daughter’s lupus runs ex-army colonel bankrupt
The Musumbas later learned that Irene’s major organs – kidneys, lungs and liver – had failed, hence her admission to the ICU.
By GARDY CHACHA 6 years ago
Daughter’s lupus runs ex-army colonel bankrupt
‘Mama-mbogas’ deliver memoranda opposing finance bill
At least 3,000 residents of Vihiga County have signed memos asking for changes in the Vihiga County Finance Bill 2018.
By GARDY CHACHA 6 years ago
 ‘Mama-mbogas’ deliver memoranda opposing finance bill
How to deal with diseases that come with floods
Experts say animal ailments spread faster during wet conditions.
By GARDY CHACHA 6 years ago
How to deal with diseases that come with floods
The untold risks of buying a used car
When it is an already used car it is a bigger liability which a prospective buyer can avoid altogether.
By GARDY CHACHA 7 years ago
The untold risks of buying a used car
Mentoring the next Wangari Maathais
These school children are involved in an afforestation project dubbed Green Initiative Challenge (GIC) funded by Kengen Foundation, Better Globe Forestry and Bamburi Cement.
By GARDY CHACHA 8 years ago
Mentoring the next Wangari Maathais
Masai Mara is ever exciting
“We are on an elephant path. We have to move to a safer point,” our driver, a seasoned safari driver, warns.
By GARDY CHACHA 8 years ago
Masai Mara is ever exciting
Beware of the risks of buying used cars
For car and motor lovers, the Total Motor Show lived up to all the pre-event hype. The event, organized every two years, is the only place East Africans can see all car and motor brands at a go.
By GARDY CHACHA 9 years ago
Beware of the risks of buying used cars
Photos: Vehicle that killed US President Barack Obama's father
Barack Hussein Obama, Sr was a Kenyan Harvard educated economist and the father of US President Barack Obama. In his adult life he had car accidents of which the last one claimed his life in 1982.
By GARDY CHACHA 9 years ago
Photos: Vehicle that killed US President Barack Obama's father
Medics build manyatta at health centre to lure pregnant mothers
Suguta Valley has for a long time been associated with deaths. It hit the news last year when bandits massacred 42 police officers.
By GARDY CHACHA 9 years ago
Medics build manyatta at health centre to lure pregnant mothers
Punitive laws against poaching pay off
Elephants and rhinos have been targeted by poachers in Kenya over the years. In 2013, Reuters reported that 59 rhinos were poached in the country. Actually, rhinos are on the verge of extinction.
By GARDY CHACHA 9 years ago
Punitive laws against poaching pay off
Why some are lost and never found
There are many families that have waited years to find out what happened to a family member. It is very possible that their bodies may have been disposed off as public procedure call for.
By GARDY CHACHA 9 years ago
Why some are lost and never found
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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