Former Kamukunji MP Maina Wanjigi dies aged 93
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-28 22:51:05

Former Kamukunji MP Maina Wanjigi dies aged 93

The former legislator, businessman, and Minister died at 93 while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital.

The history of Nairobi’s Gikomba market and its perennial mysterious fires
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-28 07:34:26

The history of Nairobi’s Gikomba market and its perennial mysterious fires

As the heartbeat of Nairobi's trading scene, Gikomba represents the city's resilience and resourcefulness.

ICC allows UK to submit arguments on jurisdiction over Israelis in Gaza case
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-27 21:27:04

ICC allows UK to submit arguments on jurisdiction over Israelis in Gaza case

The judges said the court would also accept submissions from other interested parties on the legal issue, but set a July 12 deadline for filings.

Ruto's pledge as meeting with Coast leaders over muguka ban finally takes place
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-24 21:42:42

Ruto's pledge as meeting with Coast leaders over muguka ban finally takes place

President Ruto emphasised the government's commitment to combating drug and substance abuse in the coastal region and other parts of Kenya, noting this will make Kenyans healthier and productive.

Coastal governors meet Raila ahead of engaging Ruto on muguka row
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-24 16:01:20

Coastal governors meet Raila ahead of engaging Ruto on muguka row

The governors are expected to present their grievances to Ruto, including the contentious issue of muguka, a stimulant that has sparked significant debate countrywide over the past months.

Education stakeholders back Mombasa's muguka ban
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-23 20:23:46

Education stakeholders back Mombasa's muguka ban

County Children’s Coordinator Gabriel Kitili emphasised the positive impact of the regulations on students' well-being.

Tatu City woos Somali business leaders with investment opportunities
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-23 18:38:11

Tatu City woos Somali business leaders with investment opportunities

Highlighting the city's infrastructure and amenities, CEO Stephen Jennings told The Eastleigh Voice that they were ready to welcome the Somali community

For Muguka addicts, poor health, loss of sleep are a constant
  • Author: Jamil Yusuf
  • Date: 2024-06-22 21:11:51

For Muguka addicts, poor health, loss of sleep are a constant

For the past few weeks, political and religious leaders from the Coastal counties have reaffirmed their stance on banning muguka

Coast leaders ready for Monday meeting with Ruto on muguka ban
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-22 09:23:58

Coast leaders ready for Monday meeting with Ruto on muguka ban

During a stakeholders' meeting at the Kenya School of Government in Mombasa County on Friday, the leaders said that they were finally ready to meet the president. 

High court declines to stop Mombasa County from raising Muguka levies
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-21 16:11:47

High court declines to stop Mombasa County from raising Muguka levies

Justice Olga Sewe of Mombasa High Court, however, declined to suspend the directive as sought by the traders.

Chinese Deputy Chief of Mission praises Eastleigh's development and economic ties
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-20 15:03:54

Chinese Deputy Chief of Mission praises Eastleigh's development and economic ties

He attributed the progress to the cooperation between Kenya and China, which he said benefits local entrepreneurs.

Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Maputo after five-year hiatus
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-19 15:57:08

Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Maputo after five-year hiatus

The flights will operate three times weekly, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, providing a crucial link for travelers from Kenya and other African cities via Nairobi.

Minimum age for Muguka users drops to nine years, NACADA reveals
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-19 13:51:54

Minimum age for Muguka users drops to nine years, NACADA reveals

The study that focused on users between the ages of 10 and 65 revealed that most male users begin chewing the stimulant in the afternoon and may go up to 5 am.

Kenya Veterans for Peace condemn British Army's alleged misconduct in Kenya
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-19 12:50:07

Kenya Veterans for Peace condemn British Army's alleged misconduct in Kenya

This comes as the National Assembly Defence Committee probes the conduct of the BATUK, following claims of breaching operational integrity, abuse of power, torture, killings, and other human rights violations.

Wajir leaders, residents unite in call for ban on muguka, miraa 
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-06-19 06:31:10

Wajir leaders, residents unite in call for ban on muguka, miraa 

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi signalled that the county would join the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta, which had earlier banned the sale, supply, and consumption of muguka.

Kenya Medical Association calls for increased regulation, education on miraa, muguka use
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-18 22:22:10

Kenya Medical Association calls for increased regulation, education on miraa, muguka use

Dr Marion explained that both plants contain psychoactive substances that stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness, concentration, energy, and euphoria.

Kaya elders back muguka ban in Coastal counties
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-18 09:35:56
Coast governors give condition for State House meeting on muguka
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-16 21:56:15

Coast governors give condition for State House meeting on muguka

They want State House to exclusively engage all Coast leaders, including Senators, MPs and Assembly Leadership, before any other sitting.

Kwale officials raise alarm as thousands of children remain out of school
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-16 18:43:52

Kwale officials raise alarm as thousands of children remain out of school

At an event marking the International Day of the African Child, officials reported that out of the 17,000 children said to have been out of school in 2020, only 8,000 had been tracked.

Isiolo, Garissa leaders call for muguka ban as Muslims mark Eid-ul-Adha
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-16 13:09:05

Isiolo, Garissa leaders call for muguka ban as Muslims mark Eid-ul-Adha

Muslim faithful Sunday lamented that consumption of the stimulant had ruined the lives of many youths and contributed to poor performance in schools, high dropout and divorce rates.

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