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Vanishing waters: Why River Tana's decline spells disaster for millions

A closer look at the riverbed reveals a distressing sight. Women and children risk their lives, digging deep into the parched ground. "Digging the river for what?" one might ask.

By Dennish Ochieng, Dennis Ochieng 6 months ago

Uncertainty hits farms as climate shifts, weather patterns evolve

As the climate shifts unpredictably, farmers and experts are left in suspense, waiting for the rains that may or may not come.

By Dennis Ochieng 6 months ago

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Diving on empty: Raw deal for diver who recovered a headless body in River Tana

Not long ago, Ibrahim Abakora Mamba recovered the body of a headless man, which had been difficult to trace in River Tana.

By Dennis Ochieng 7 months ago

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Sanitation goals face harsh realities in open defecation

Open Defacation rate declined from 16.2 per cent in 2003 to 7 per cent in 2022, the country remains among 36 countries still grappling with this unhealthy practice.

By Dennis Ochieng 7 months ago

School girls in the tight grip of period poverty in Tana River

Menstruation causes approximately a million school-going girls to miss several days of school each month.

By Dennis Ochieng 8 months ago

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Lake Victoria: What ails world biggest fresh water source ?

Massive siltation, huge soil erosion deposited in the lake raise its water and soils its freshwater's health.

By Dennis Ochieng 8 months ago

58 students stranded after school bus seized

Garage owner says vehicle to be released only if Sh1.6 million debt is paid.

By Dennis Ochieng 6 years ago

Students stranded as businessman impounds bus over Sh1.6m debt

Students and teachers from Misikhu Friends Boys High School in Bungoma were stranded in Kisumu after a garage owner impounded their vehicles.

By Dennis Ochieng 6 years ago

Landlord held after fire causes huge damage

Millions lost as 19 vehicles awaiting repairs and several spare parts shops burnt down.

By Dennis Ochieng 7 years ago

Three-year-old boy pushed out of a moving matatu

A family in Kasipul, is seeking justice for their three year old child who was injured after being pushed by matatu crew

By Dennis Ochieng 7 years ago

Five school girls fall pregnant

A Garissa based non-governmental organisation has expressed outrage over the news that five school girls became pregnant in remote Mansabubu, Garissa County.

By DENNIS OCHIENG 11 years ago

Forest conservation to protect life in dry NEP

“Keen habitat protection is the key to wildlife conservation in remote regions,’’ says environmentalist Farhia Hajir of Pastoralist Girls’ Initiative (PGI).

By Dennis Ochieng 11 years ago

Police arrest two, recover rifle

Garissa police have arrested two men and recovered an AK-47 rifle and 27 bullets.

By DENNIS OCHIENG 11 years ago

NEP loses most mothers during delivery; survey

Kenya Demographic Health Survey shows that between 1000 and 1200 women in North Eastern Province die during delivery per 100,000 souls compared to the national rate of 488.

By By DENNIS OCHIENG 11 years ago