NTSA Launches Investigation into Salama Road Crash That Killed 17

President William Ruto has announced that the government will invest Ksh7.5 billion to construct 3,000 housing units in Lamu County. This initiative is part of the Affordable Housing Programme aimed at meeting the growing demand for accommodation fueled by the development of the Dangote East Africa Refinery. The government’s investment seeks to support the anticipated surge in population and economic activity in Lamu as the refinery project progresses.

Women from rural areas across Kenya are gathering in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, to demand improved access to land ownership, greater representation in leadership roles, and enhanced economic opportunities. These efforts aim to challenge long-standing inequalities where women have managed farms without ownership and lacked control over household resources. The movement highlights the need to include rural women in decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods.