The Principal Secretary for Forestry, Gitonga Mugambi, and Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Alex Lemarkoko, undertook an aerial assessment of the wildfire in Ontulili Forest at Sirimon near Sirimon Gate, where flames are spreading through a gorge toward the steep slopes of River Sirimon. In a statement, the Kenya Forest Service said prolonged dry conditions
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has revealed that a shortage of riot equipment during protests forces police officers to resort to live ammunition. While appearing before the Administration and Internal Security Committee, on Friday, February 20, 2026, chaired by Narok West Member of Parliament (MP) Gabriel Tongoyo, IG Kanja spoke on behalf of
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), through its Acting Director Edward Muriuki, has issued a heavy rainfall advisory, warning the government of potential floods. In a notice dated Friday, February 20, 2026, Kenya Met predicted that the country is likely to experience heavy rainfall across most regions from February 21, 2026 (3:00 p.m.) to February 25,