At the dawn of Kenya’s colonial era in 1902, consumption of home-made alcohol was deeply embedded in society. For instance, among the Mijikenda of coastal Kenya, palm wine was integral (p.290) to traditional ceremonies, such as marriage and initiations, and in ritual offerings. This partly explains why the colonial authorities did not consider prohibiting African...

Audio By Vocalize The Matatu Owners Association has directed its members to increase fares by up to 50 per cent following a fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) that pushed up the cost of diesel and petrol by Sh46.29 and Sh16.65 respectively. The operators have also threatened to down their...

Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Interior on Friday, May 15, announced reshuffles of Regional Commissioners and County Commissioners. In a statement, Murkomen said the changes were informed by the need to strengthen service delivery and address security and administrative concerns. “The Ministry has effected the following changes in the ranks of Regional Commissioner and...