Stories from Kenya

Many workers in Lamu County have stopped working because they are hungry. The situation involves workers within the Lamu County administration.

Social media has become the primary news source for Kenyans, surpassing television and radio. New data from the Media Council of Kenya indicates that 99% of the population uses social media.

Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiangi defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against recent criticisms regarding his political involvement.

A judge noted that the speaker's words were a warning to the people to be careful, stating that the words were true and had been noted. The speaker described a flood that destroyed crops, animals, and homes, affecting 367 households.

Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity shutdowns across four counties on Monday, May 4. The utility provider issued the notice to manage service areas during the outage.

Chinese ports have launched new maritime routes connecting to Africa. Mediterranean Airlines has launched a new express service from Europe via the Red Sea to the Middle East.

Attorney General Adam Eric Mbuche has accused the UDA political party of being a party of thugs rather than hustlers. Mbuche alleged the party provides jobs only to those in politics to maintain the status quo.

Heavy rainfall in Kenya has triggered landslides, resulting in at least 42 fatalities. The severe weather conditions are impacting local communities and infrastructure. Precipitation is mainly concentrated in South China, with light to moderate rain in parts of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Hainan. Heavy rain is expected in the Leizhou Peninsula of Guangdong and Hainan. Local police reported that heavy rainfall caused widespread landslides in several areas, including Salaka, Nyeri, Elgeyo Marakwet, Marala, Fedhet, and Gianbo. Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have devastated several provinces in Turkey. A multi-agency rescue team comprising police and relevant departments is operating in the affected areas. The source stated that proper handwashing involves washing hands for 20 seconds and drying them with a clean towel or fingers.

A half marathon was organized in Kenya this week, with 7,000 volunteers and participants from 56 countries. Runners competed in wet weather to raise awareness for diabetes, Down syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease. Media campaigns are needed to inform the public about these causes.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report indicates education spending is projected to increase from Sh1.6 billion in FY2024/25 to Sh1.7 billion in FY2025/26. Current spending is expected to reach Sh1.672 billion in FY2025/26.