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Environment

UNLIKELY SIAMESE TWINS: Kisumu babies born with trees

When Victor Didi walked along the Dunga Beach at lake Victoria in 2021, at the peak of the lockdown imposed by the Kenyan government...

‘Red tilapia’ is finally finding its way back to Lake Victoria

In 1970s, Nelson Ochieng was one of the prolific fishermen at Sori Beach in Homa Bay County. His prowess in identifying good fishing sites, and...

‘All these classy wears are made from wastes from fish’

Twenty years ago, strong foul stench emanating from heaps of waste was the order of the day near fish processing factories in Kisumu.  Huge sized...

KIWASCO nods to Fresh Life sanitation program in Kisumu slums

For decades, improper human waste disposal has been a challenge to Kisumu slum dwellers. With data showing 87 per cent water coverage against 18 per...

Why toilets in Kisumu slums don’t last for more than three years

Kisumu, like many cities in the developing world, has increased burden of urban informal settlements where access to basic sanitation and water remain a...

NEMA links illegal plastic bags smuggling nightmare to Busia border

The ban on the plastic bags is already on its way to restore sanity with regard to environmental hygiene in the country. The ban of...

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After pregnancy interrupted school, young mothers in Kisumu build another future

As the Wednesday morning sun rose over Kisumu East, Joan Atieno was finishing her domestic chores, and then...

Swamp reclamation frees up 400 acres for rice farming in Homa Bay

Robert Ndege stands pensively as he admires the lush green field stretching beyond his eyesight. Two years ago, the...

Why data safety remains a key concern in Kenya–US Health Framework

On December 4, 2025, Kenya signed a health cooperation framework with the United States focused on supporting priority...

With the DCP huge victory in Ol Kalau, can Kithure Kindiki deliver the Mountain in 2027?

The Democracy for the Citizens Party’s (DCP) victory in Ol Kalou by-election came as little surprise to many...

Ever thought of Maraga, Sifuna ticket? Here is why this could be best bet for 2027

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election. In...

MESHA recognises excellence in its inaugural media awards

Kenyan journalist Jackson Okata is the overall winner for Health and Climate Change Journalism Awards 2026. The award organized...