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KEMRI TO USE DNA TESTING TO IDENTIFY HELICOPTER CRASH VICTIMS

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BY Victoria Movine  Prof. Elijah Songok, AG Director General KEMRI.  The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) will assist authorities in identifying victims of the recent helicopter crash by conducting DNA testing on remains recovered from the crash site. In a statement, KEMRI said its advanced molecular biology and forensic laboratories will collect DNA samples from close relatives of the deceased to support the identification process. The samples will be compared with genetic material recovered from the crash scene to confirm the identities of the victims. According to the institute, the DNA profiling will be carried out by trained scientists and forensic experts using internationally recognized standards to ensure accurate results. KEMRI said the process is aimed at helping families receive confirmation about their loved ones while also supporting authorities in completing the necessary legal procedures following the tragedy. “This effort underscores KEMRI’s...
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KENYANS LEAD IN GLOBAL GENEROSITY

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By Victoria Movine Grace Maingi, Executive Director KCDF  Kenyans have emerged among the most generous people globally, surpassing both African and global averages in giving, according to the newly released 2025 World Giving Report by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF). The report, which surveyed attitudes and behaviors toward giving across 101 countries and territories, found that in 2024, 21% of Kenyan donors gave 12 or more times—higher than the African average of 17% and the global average of 13%. This highlights a culture of frequent and intentional giving in Kenya. “This year’s report reflects Kenya’s strong spirit of generosity and community solidarity,” said Grace Maingi, Executive Director of KCDF. “Despite the economic pressures, Kenyans continue to support one another in powerful and inspiring ways.” Key findings from the report show that: 86% of Kenyans gave money  to causes including religious insti...
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NATIONAL ALTERNATIVE ALLIANCE DEMANDS URGENT ACTION AHEAD OF SABA SABA PROTESTS

By Victoria Movine ‎The National Alternative Alliance (NAA) has issued a powerful statement warning of deepening unrest and potential national crisis ahead of this year’s Saba Saba Day commemorations. In an open letter addressed to President William Ruto, the political movement calls for decisive leadership and urgent reforms to address mounting youth anger, human rights abuses, and economic despair across the country. ‎ ‎This year's Saba Saba marks the 25th anniversary since Kenyans first took to the streets on July 7, 1990, demanding multiparty democracy. NAA warns that the same frustrations that drove citizens to protest then—governance failures, economic exclusion, and state brutality—are once again pushing the country to the brink. ‎ ‎" Kenya is burning ," the statement begins, accusing the government of steering the country into anarchy through failed leadership, police repression, and unaddressed corruption. NAA is demanding the immediate cessation of abductions an...
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