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Kenya seeks biosafety funding at COP17
Genetically modified cotton. Photo | File In Yerevan, Armenia As countries debate the future of biotechnology at the COP17 biodiversity conference in Armenia, Kenya is pushing for dedicated funding to strengthen the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The east African country says scientific risk assessments, public awareness and technical capacity are essential to protect farmers and consumers.
Kenya seeks biosafety funding at COP17
In Yerevan, Armenia As countries debate the future of biotechnology at the COP17 biodiversity conference in Armenia, Kenya is pushing for dedicated funding to strengthen the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The east African country says scientific risk assessments, public awareness and technical capacity are essential to protect farmers and consumers.
Who owns Indigenous data? Kenyan communities demand more control
Indigenous communities in northern Kenya are pushing for their traditional knowledge to be recognised in global biodiversity conservation decisions, arguing that those who have protected nature for generations must have a voice in shaping its future. At COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, communities from Northern Kenya are championing a community-based monitoring system to document their knowledge and demonstrate their contribution to protecting Kenya’s biodiversity.
Who owns Indigenous data? Kenyan communities demand more control
Indigenous communities in northern Kenya are pushing for their traditional knowledge to be recognised in global biodiversity conservation decisions, arguing that those who have protected nature for generations must have a voice in shaping its future. At COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, communities from Northern Kenya are championing a community-based monitoring system to document their knowledge and demonstrate their contribution to protecting Kenya’s biodiversity.
Kenya’s sable antelope and rhinos remain under threat as COP17 opens in Armenia
Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia over the next several days for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark global nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach. Against this backdrop, nine major private donors, including the Bezos Earth Fund, have pledged US$500 million (about Sh64.6 billion) to help save species on the brink of extinction, with some animal populations reduced to fewer than 50 individuals.
Kenya’s sable antelope and rhinos remain under threat as COP17 opens in Armenia
Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia over the next several days for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark global nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach. Against this backdrop, nine major private donors, including the Bezos Earth Fund, have pledged US$500 million (about Sh64.6 billion) to help save species on the brink of extinction, with some animal populations reduced to fewer than 50 individuals.
UN biodiversity summit: Kenya scientists call for modern farming tools to save land, species Original
What you need to know: Agricultural land in Kenya is increasingly being subdivided as families grow. At the same time, Climate variability is disrupting crop and livestock production. The world is currently failing nature; that is the key message as countries gather this week for COP17, the 17th UN Conference of the Parties on Biological Diversity, the most significant global review of biodiversity commitments since the landmark Kunming-Montreal framework was adopted in 2022.
Utata wa Idd waibuka tena mfungo wa Ramadhani ukitamatika
HUKU mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani ukitamatika, tofauti za kuandama kwa mwezi zimejitokeza na kusababisha sikukuu ya Idd-ul-Fitr kusherehekewa siku tofauti miongoni mwa Waislamu. Baadhi ya waumini hao wanasema Eid itakuwa leo Alhamisi huku wengine wakitaja siku ya Ijumaa au hata Jumamosi.
Why Mombasa drivers still prefer crowded Likoni ferry to Sh40bn Dongo Kundu Bypass Original
In the bustling transport corridor linking Mombasa Island to the South Coast, motorists are at odds over whether to use the Likoni ferry or the Mombasa Southern Bypass, popularly known as the Dongo Kundu Bypass. The bypass, consisting of three major bridges and about 17.5 kilometres in length, has become a darling to motorists and commuters travelling from the South Coast to either Mombasa or heading upcountry via the Mombasa-Nairobi highway.
Coast nightlife explodes during Ramadhan Original
Barely a day after both Muslims and Christians begun fasting period, daytime businesses in Coast have already begun feeling the heat, with several eateries remaining closed. As the holy month of Ramadan settles in, its impact is being felt far beyond mosques and prayer mats. Across towns, as the rhythms of daily life shift, so does the economy.
DCI yataka Wakenya kutoeneza uvumi kuhusu kifo cha Jirongo
IDARA ya Kuchunguza Uhalifu (DCI) imewataka Wakenya wakome kueneza uvumi kuhusu chanzo cha kifo cha mbunge wa zamani wa Lugari, Bw Cyrus Jirongo. Mkurugenzi wa DCI, Bw Mohamed Amin, alisema uchunguzi uliofanywa kufikia sasa umeonyesha chanzo cha kifo hicho kilikuwa ni ajali ya barabarani, ingawa uchunguzi zaidi unaendelezwa. “Hili ni tukio linaloendelea kuchunguzwa. Hadi sasa, uchunguzi unaonyesha kuwa ilikuwa ajali ya barabarani,” alisema akiwa Diani, Kaunti ya Kwale mnamo Alhamisi.
DCI chief urges restraint in politician Cyrus Jirongo death debate Original
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information on the accident which claimed the life of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. DCI Director Mohamed Amin said investigations have so far ruled out any foul play, though the probe into the circumstances leading to Jirongo's death is ongoing. “This is a case that is under active investigation, and there was no foul play.
Toxic threat: Dumped medical waste still exposed even as Kenya leads AMR push
What you need to know: Five months after illegal medical waste was first reported in Mikindani’s Ganahola area, residents still live alongside discarded syringes and biomedical debris, but as children play near the hazardous site, Kenya is co-sponsoring a global AMR resolution aimed at stopping this kind of environmental risk.
Malava Constituency Polls marred by clashes between DAP‑K and UDA supporters
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Inside Kenya’s kitchens: The hidden crisis of indoor air pollution killing 26,000 yearly
As dawn breaks over Kilifi, Mama Sadik lights her three-stone fire. Within minutes, thick smoke fills her small kitchen, stinging her eyes and choking her throat. What she cannot see are the invisible killers hidden in that smoke—microscopic particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and toxic compounds that slowly attack her lungs, heart, and blood with every breath. This daily ritual, repeated in millions of Kenyan households, is far deadlier than most realise.
Inside Kenya’s kitchens: The hidden crisis of indoor air pollution killing 26,000 yearly
As dawn breaks over Kilifi, Mama Sadik lights her three-stone fire. Within minutes, thick smoke fills her small kitchen, stinging her eyes and choking her throat. What she cannot see are the invisible killers hidden in that smoke—microscopic particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and toxic compounds that slowly attack her lungs, heart, and blood with every breath. This daily ritual, repeated in millions of Kenyan households, is far deadlier than most realise.
Sababu za Waislamu kusali mwezi ulipogeuka rangi na kuwa mwekundu
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Why Muslims performed special prayers during Sunday's 'blood moon' Original
Kenya was abuzz with excitement on Sunday night as thousands of people looked skyward to witness the rare celestial event of a total lunar eclipse. Families gathered on rooftops, children clapped and squealed with excitement, and crowds flocked to beaches and open spaces, holding their phones high to capture the spectacle as the moon gradually darkened and eventually turned a reddish-orange hue — popularly known as a 'blood moon'. For many, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Meja the bull turns heads in Mombasa show with extraordinary height, weight
A three-year-old Chianina bull named Meja, weighing more than 1,000 kilos, has turned heads and stolen hearts at the Mombasa Agricultural Show, where the rare Italian breed made its first-ever appearance. The five-day show, which ran from September 3 to 7, brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing innovations in agriculture, technology, and agribusiness. Imported from South Africa, Meja quickly drew massive crowds.
Ng’ombe Meja alivyoteka wengi maonyesho ya kilimo Mombasa
Makala Ng’ombe Meja alivyoteka wengi maonyesho ya kilimo Mombasa Na FATUMA BUGU September 8th, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 WAGENI wengi katika Maonyesho ya Kilimo ya Mombasa, walieleza mshangao kwa kushuhudia ng’ombe mrefu mwenye uzani wa zaidi ya kilo 1,000. Maonyesho hayo ya siku tano, yaliyoanza Septemba 3 hadi 7, yaliwaleta pamoja zaidi ya waonyeshaji 1,000 waliovutia wageni kwa ubunifu katika sekta za kilimo, teknolojia na kilimo biashara.
Meja the bull turns heads in Mombasa show with extraordinary height, weight
A three-year-old Chianina bull named Meja, weighing more than 1,000 kilos, has turned heads and stolen hearts at the Mombasa Agricultural Show, where the rare Italian breed made its first-ever appearance. The five-day show, which ran from September 3 to 7, brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing innovations in agriculture, technology, and agribusiness. Imported from South Africa, Meja quickly drew massive crowds.
Bad breath? It could be tonsil stones, not poor hygiene Original
Every morning, Jamal Yusuf wakes up to a foul smell in his mouth that lingers even after brushing. It is a silent burden that chips away his confidence, leaving him self-conscious in social spaces. For many, bad breath is associated with poor oral hygiene, failure to brush teeth properly, or eating foods like garlic and onions.
The deadly cost of traditional cooking
As the first light spreads over Kilifi's horizon each morning, Mama Sadik lights her three-stone fire. Within minutes, thick smoke fills her small kitchen, stinging her eyes and choking her throat. What she doesn't see are the invisible killers dancing in that smoke—particulate matter smaller than a human hair, carbon monoxide, and toxic compounds that silently attack her lungs, heart, and blood with every breath.
The Sinking Coast : Rising waters leave families in peril
What you need to know: In Ganahola village, Mombasa, rising sea levels, heavy rains, and unstable clay soils are destroying homes, erasing family graves, and forcing residents to confront the prospect of relocation. Experts warn that structures built within the 60-meter coastal buffer zone are being claimed by the ocean, with climate change accelerating erosion and flooding along Kenya’s coastline.
The Sinking Coast : Rising waters leave families in peril
What you need to know: In Ganahola village, Mombasa, rising sea levels, heavy rains, and unstable clay soils are destroying homes, erasing family graves, and forcing residents to confront the prospect of relocation. Experts warn that structures built within the 60-meter coastal buffer zone are being claimed by the ocean, with climate change accelerating erosion and flooding along Kenya’s coastline.
Danger looms as illegal medical waste disposal sparks public health fears in Mombasa slum Original
What you need to know: Medical waste, including syringes, blood-stained gloves, and expired medicines, is being illegally dumped in Ganahola and Kalahari, Mombasa, exposing residents to diseases. Waste pickers, including children, rummage through hazardous garbage without protective gear, while some locals report county trucks dumping and burning hospital waste near homes.
The deadly mountains: How medical waste is poisoning Mombasa's communities
In the Ganahola and Kalahari areas of Mombasa, mountains of waste tower over daily life. To many, it is just rubbish. But for the families who live here, these towering heaps are more than eyesores—they form the backdrop to everything they do. Children play beside them. Mothers cook near them. Young people rummage through them, searching for recyclables. And somewhere beneath the rotting food and plastic bottles lies something far more sinister: hospital waste.
Muslim faithful cut costs for Eid al-Adha as goat prices soar
As the final phase of the Hajj pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for prayer unfolds, Muslim faithful in Kenya and worldwide are making preparations for Eid al-Adha, a festival of sacrifice. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Islam. However, a significant rise in the price of goats, sheep and cows, which are the key sacrificial livestock for the occasion, has posed a challenge to many families.
NMG chief executive Geoffrey Odundo champions stronger partnerships between media and Saccos
Nation Media Group CEO Geoffrey Odundo has called for stronger collaboration between the co-operatives sector and the media. He urged Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) to mobilise resources and support local content production for media visibility. “We can co-create impactful solutions. Co-operatives play a critical role and must be seen and heard because they are at the heart of economic transformation,” said Mr Odundo.
Generational changes and fresh experiences in Ramadhan nights
Decades ago, Ramadhan nights in Mombasa County were quieter. After Taraweeh prayers in the evening, families would return home to share stories, discuss Islamic teachings, or simply rest while waiting for suhoor, a meal before starting the day's fast, as other faithful spent their time at the mosques. Muslim scholar Sheikh Mohamed Khalifa, 67, reflects on how social habits during Ramadhan have evolved as new generations of faithful bring fresh experiences while keeping the faith.
Soaring food prices make Ramadhan tougher for many Muslims
As Muslims across the world begin the holy month of Ramadhan, many are struggling to observe the fast during difficult economic times. The rising cost of food and essentials has made it harder for families to prepare suhoor (the pre-dawn meal before fasting) and iftar (the meal for breaking the fast), turning what should be a time of spiritual reflection and communal joy into a period of uncertainty for many.
Ramadhan yaanza Wakenya wakilia msoto kutokana na hali ngumu
Habari za KitaifaUncategorized Ramadhan yaanza Wakenya wakilia msoto kutokana na hali ngumu Na FATUMA BUGU March 1st, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 BAADHI ya waumini wa Kiislamu nchini wameanza mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhan wakikabiliwa na hali ngumu ya maisha ambayo inakisiwa itafanya msimu huo kuwa mgumu zaidi. Kuongezeka kwa bei ya vyakula huenda kukaathiri uwezo wao wa kupyata mlo unaostahili wa mfungo.
Ramadhani yaanza Wakenya wakilia msoto kutokana na hali ngumu
Habari za Kitaifa Ramadhani yaanza Wakenya wakilia msoto kutokana na hali ngumu Na FATUMA BUGU March 1st, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 BAADHI ya waumini wa Kiislamu nchini wameanza mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani wakikabiliwa na hali ngumu ya maisha ambayo inakisiwa itafanya msimu huo kuwa mgumu zaidi. Kuongezeka kwa bei ya vyakula huenda kukaathiri uwezo wao wa kupyata mlo unaostahili wa mfungo.
Ruto aahidi kushirikiana na Raila uchaguzi mdogo wa Magarini
Habari za Kaunti Ruto aahidi kushirikiana na Raila uchaguzi mdogo wa Magarini Na FATUMA BUGU, WINNIE ATIENO February 26th, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 RAIS William Ruto ameahidi kuhakikisha kiti cha Magarini kitanyakuliwa na mgombeaji ambaye wataamua pamoja na kinara wa ODM Bw Raila Odinga uchaguzi mdogo utakapofanyika. Rais Ruto alisema atahakikisha kiti hicho hakinyakuliwi na wapinzani wake na wa Bw Odinga.
It stinks! Shame of raw sewage in Mombasa streets
For a city that prides itself as a coastal tourist destination, black, raw sewage would be the last thing a visitor would expect to come face to face with in Mombasa. However, this is what residents and guests who would rather enjoy the blue ocean waters are subjected to in some places, including within the Central Business District (CBD). Now and then, the sewage system blocks and its toxic content overflows into the streets.
The palm wine tapper: I earn Sh2000 daily from a traditional job
Every morning at around 7am, a group of men and women, young and old, head towards Makomboani village in Kaloleni constituency, Kilifi County. Their destination is the residence of Samini Thoya, a renowned tapper of the traditional palm wine, locally known as 'mnazi'. Some are going to quench their thirst at the den commonly known as 'mangwe' which is run by Mr Thoya, before starting the day's work, a routine they have held for ages, while others are going to buy the drink wholesale for resale.
It's a desperate wait for for children in need of liver transplant
Loud caws from Indian House crows flying above the streets of Utange, some 11 kilometres from Mombasa town, break the silence that is in Rahma Kazani’s house. Rahma is holding her chin looking at her son, Ayan Mudzo, who has just woken up. As we settle down for the interview, the one-year-old baby bursts out and makes a loud shrill followed by a staccato cry. His father is staring at them and he appears in deep thought. Rahma’s face is sullen, but she feeds her baby, anyway.
End of Ramadhan: It's same old story as confusion reigns over Idd
Nairobi, April 10 -- You may have your way as we have our faith. This is the message that came from some Muslims after the government announced that today would be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr. The starting and ending date of Ramadhan, a holy month among Muslims that is marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, has been a bone of contention for many years.
End of Ramadhan: It’s same old story as confusion reigns over Idd
You may have your way as we have our faith. This is the message that came from some Muslims after the government announced that today would be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr. The starting and ending date of Ramadhan, a holy month among Muslims that is marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, has been a bone of contention for many years.
Why you must change your water, electricity old metres
Nairobi, March 21 -- Millions of Kenyans relying on prepaid meters for electricity and water will have to update their gadgets before November 24 this year as the metering software that is currently in use by the utility firms is set to expire. Kenya Power Company has confirmed that, after the set deadline, all meters will not accept new prepaid tokens, rendering them obsolete.
Why you must change your water, electricity old metres
What you need to know: Tokens purchased but not used before the deadline will become invalid. A majority of Kenyans have, however, said they have no idea on the changes. Millions of Kenyans relying on prepaid meters for electricity and water will have to update their gadgets before November 24 this year as the metering software that is currently in use by the utility firms is set to expire.
Muslims to begin holy month of Ramadhan on Tuesday, Chief Kadhi says
Muslims will start fasting from Tuesday March 12, following the sighting of the moon in the country. Chief Kadhi Abdhulhalim Hussein announced the start of Ramadhan in Mombasa after the moon was sighted in Malindi, Tana River, Samburu and Kwale counties, among other places in the country. “Today on Monday, March 11, we confirm that the moon has been sighted in Kenya and Muslims will mark Ramadhan officially from Tuesday (today),” said the Chief Kadhi at his Mombasa office.
Chief Kadhi Abdulhalim Hussein seeks to end Ramadhan row
Chief Kadhi Abdulhalim Hussein has urged Muslims to wait for his guidance before beginning fasting for the holy month of Ramadhan. In an interview with Nation on Sunday, Sheikh Abdulhalim said it was unacceptable for Muslims to differ every year on the observation of the crescent moon, which signals the start of Ramadhan, when the Islamic calendar is clear on the issue. The month of Ramadhan is a time of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims.
Mombasa street food evolves to keep up with changing tastes
What you need to know: Initially, street food was limited to the likes of flour-coated fried potatoes, fried cassava, cassava crisps and vegetable samosas. Gone are the days when tourists had a limited choice of street food, as street food vendors now cater to different customers. Kenya's coastal region undoubtedly boasts an incredible mix of cultures where traditional food is the proverbial key to any visitor's heart.
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