The award includes Sh1.3 billion for about 450 affected households to cover loss of life, personal injury, medical expenses and lost livelihoods.
NEMA has been directed by the court to come up with a plan on how it will pay Sh2 billion to the victims of lead poisoning in Owino Uhuru, Mombasa.
The Vuka Film Festival at UON showcased 70 student films on climate and culture, awarded top filmmakers, and launched the Africa Media Innovation Lab to support emerging African storytellers.
The Environment and Land Court has stopped construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, citing lack of public participation and environmental compliance.
At the summit, KFCB used the platform to reinforce its mission of bringing Kenyan stories closer to audiences, particularly in grassroots communities where access to cinemas remains limited.
Filmmakers across Kenya’s counties are building grassroots creative ecosystems and pushing local storytelling to the forefront, challenging Nairobi’s dominance in the country’s film industry.