Author: KNA

By Sebastian Miriti An alarm has been raised over the rampant stealing and bush slaughter of donkeys for their skin, despite a ban on the practice, posing a major concern in the country. As a result, there have been calls for the government to address the legal loopholes that facilitate this illegal practice, which not only endangers the existence of donkeys but also exposes the public to health risks. A media sensitization and consultative workshop organized by the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) in conjunction with Weltierschutzgesellschaft (WTG) from Germany, recently held in Moyale town, disclosed that about 10,000…

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By Wagema Mwangi Kilifi County is set to receive Sh950 million from the national government, representing its cumulative share of royalties collected from licensed multi-billion-shilling investments in the region. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, said the money had been allocated in the budget following the completion of computations for the shareable amount to counties from mining proceeds. “Kilifi County is set to receive an additional Sh950 million in revenue from mining activities. This money can be used to improve facilities and help the county streamline service delivery,” he said. Speaking in Nyari, Ganze,…

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