EAST AFRICA JOURNAL

By Jameson Kenya has launched a comprehensive review of the 2013 National Environment Policy, citing significant changes in the country’s environmental governance framework and the need to address emerging global and local challenges. Speaking during a stakeholder consultative meeting in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Engineer Festus Ng’eno said the policy review…

By Jameson The United Democratic Alliance has announced plans to conduct repeat grassroots elections in selected polling centres across 42 counties following deliberations by the party’s top decision making organs. In a press briefing with journalists on Wednesday, UDA Secretary General Senator Hassan Omar Hassan said the party’s National Steering Committee met on Tuesday, January…

By Jameson Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has cautioned the Orange Democratic Movement against pursuing a pre election coalition agreement with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance. Speaking at a public event, the former Vice President argued that ODM and UDA do not share a common political vision, warning that any alliance between the two…

By Jameson Kenya Railways on Monday successfully conducted a test ride along the Metre Gauge Railway section linking Uplands, Kijabe and Longonot, marking a major step towards the resumption of rail operations on the corridor. The test run follows the completion of restoration works on the line, which was severely damaged during above normal rainfall…

By Our Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service has raised alarm over an attempted extortion scheme and abuse of judicial processes involving former Bunge La Mwananchi president, Mr Francis Awino. In a statement issued in Nairobi on January 15, 2026, the Service said Mr Awino who also claims to be a blogger, presented himself to KWS…

By Jameson The National Biosafety Authority has announced the successful completion of National Performance Trials for genetically modified cassava, clearing the way for its commercialisation. The newly developed cassava varieties have been engineered to resist cassava brown streak disease, a destructive viral infection that causes browning and deformation of edible roots, leading to significant crop…

By Jameson The Avocado Society of Kenya has welcomed the opening of a Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry mission office in Dubai, describing it as a major milestone that will help protect Kenyan avocado exporters from financial losses and strengthen the country’s presence in the Middle East market. Speaking during the announcement, Avocado…

St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is using Thyroid Awareness Month to spotlight the importance of improving awareness and early detection of thyroid disorders across Africa, where the conditions remain widely underdiagnosed despite their high prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, are among the most overlooked health conditions globally. An…

By Jameson A major solar power project designed to reduce electricity costs and improve the sustainability of water supply operations at the Coast is nearing completion in Malindi, with commissioning of the first phase expected before the end of the month. Solar engineer Serah Mbwaya said the project, which is the first of its kind…