INTERNEWS AFRICA

        Secreatray General Hassan Omar addressing the press today at UDA Headquarters The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued a sharp rebuke against the violence, looting, and infrastructure damage marking the nationwide public transport strike. Speaking from the party's headquarters today, Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan accused political opportunistic actors of hijacking genuine economic frustrations to orchestrate lawlessness and sabotage the country. Addressing the transport paralysis that left thousands of commuters stranded across Nairobi, Nakuru, Meru, and Central Kenya, Omar defended the government's handling of the energy crisis. He pointed out that the recent fuel price spikes are a direct consequence of global supply chain disruptions and escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, rather than local policy failures. While acknowledging the pressure on citizens, the Secretary General emphasized that the state has actively cushioned ...

  NAIROBI, KENYA – In a bold move to transform Kenya’s educational landscape and address the rising tide of youth unemployment, Macmillan Medical Training College today officially unveiled two flagship empowerment projects: the Afya Bora Scholarship Program and the Women in Tech Empowerment Program . Speaking at the college’s main campus at View Park Towers, the Director issued a stirring call to action, framing these initiatives not merely as institutional milestones, but as essential tools for national economic transformation. Empowering the "Bottom-Up" Economy The launch comes at a critical time when thousands of Form Four leavers face stalled futures due to financial constraints. The Director emphasized that the college is moving beyond traditional instruction to become a "solution-oriented institution" aligned with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) . "Today is about the young person from Kibera, Turkana, or Garissa who has ...

NAIROBI, Kenya — As the government intensifies enforcement actions against structures on protected lands, the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has stepped forward to provide much-needed professional clarity on the volatile issue of riparian reserves. During a press briefing held today at the ISK headquarters, industry experts raised concerns over the ambiguity surrounding land boundaries and the devastating impact of recent demolitions on property owners and the environment. Defining the Boundary: A Legal and Technical Challenge The core of the current crisis lies in the definition of "riparian land." Under Kenyan law, specifically the Water Act and Land Act, riparian land is generally defined as the area adjacent to a water body. However, ISK President noted that the exact measurement of these reserves often varies depending on the size of the river or water body, leading to confusion during development. "The measurement of a riparian reserve is not a matter of g...