Leaders of the eight East African Community member states have been challenged to work towards lifting barriers in order to promote free trade, improve regional integration, and facilitate free movement of their people within the region. Speaking in Butiama, Mwanza, Tanzania, to commemorate the EAC’s 25th anniversary, Dr. Ronex Kisembo Tendo, CEO Afrika Mashariki Fest,…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced traffic disruptions on a section of Mombasa Road to facilitate infrastructure upgrade starting Tuesday, October 29. In a public notice, KeNHA stated that the construction, scheduled to run until Friday, November 22, will affect traffic near Panari Hotel along Mombasa Road. The closure will allow for realignment…
The soldiers face a litmus test against Posta Rangers on October 27 Ulinzi Stars coach Danstan Nyaudo has challenged captain Boniface Muchiri to take penalty responsibilities after the soldiers failed to secure maximum points against Tusker FC in the Kenya Premier League match on Wednesday. Nyaudo admitted that he was disappointed with his captain who for the…
Africa is increasingly investing in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) as part of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The main aim of the Sendai Framework, which replaced the Hyogo Framework in 2015, is to achieve a substantial reduction in disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods, health, and the economic, physical,…
AFC Leopards’ FKF Premier League clash with Mara Sugar has been postponed offering the team a chance to regroup amid recent challenges. The FKF Premier League match pitting AFC Leopards against Mara Sugar FC originally slated for Saturday afternoon at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos has been postponed. The highly anticipated fixture was set to mark…
18-year-old rising star Qing Madi is set to release her highly anticipated single, “Goosebumps”, on October 25, offering a glimpse into her debut album slated for release later this year. Known for her genre-bending sound and emotive storytelling, Qing Madi is quickly establishing herself as a force in the music industry, recently recognized on Billboard’s…
Kenyan marathoner Hellen Obiri has revealed how moving to the United States has become a major source of motivation for her given the way she gets treated well by Americans. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri is loving life in America since relocating to pursue her marathon dreams. Obiri moved stateside in 2022 ahead of…
Thomas Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Uganda on Friday for war crimes including murder, rape, enslavement, torture and kidnap. Kwoyelo was convicted of dozens of war crimes in August, the first time an officer of his seniority had been tried by Uganda’s judiciary. Founded in the late 1980s with…
The Thukus, a Kenyan couple who have been sharing the journey of their lives with fans on YouTube, decided to fit their maid The couple said they had been with Harriet for five years, and she has been a blessing to them They blindfolded him with a cloth and when they opened them, they showed…
Kinyua Kamau will debut his feature film “Nyūmba Ya Mbūri at the ongoing Nairobi Film Festival. The film will begin showing on Friday, October 25 at the Prestige Plaza Cinemas at 7:00 pm EAT and on 26 at Unseen Nairobi from 5:00 pm. The film is set to officially premiere in Kenyan cinemas on November…
AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda hopes his experience in football administration will come in handy after declaring his candidature for the Nairobi NEC member seat in FFK elections. AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda is counting on his experience in the game to elevate him to victory during the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections where he…
President William Ruto has underscored his commitment to uniting Kenyans and rejecting divisive, ethnic politics, asserting that Kenya should never again endure politics based on tribalism. Speaking at the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival in Lodwar, he emphasized the need for cohesion, adding that his diverse Cabinet reflects his resolve to unite all Kenyans, regardless…
National Olympics Committee of Kenya’s coffers will be boosted following confirmation that the International Olympics Committee will increase its grants to the country by 10 percent. National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is set for a shot in the arm after the International Olympics Committee (IOC) increased its funding to Kenya by 10 percent. The…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has intensified its collaboration with the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) in a bid to enhance wildlife conservation efforts and boost Kenya’s tourism sector. Speaking at the 46th KATO Annual General Meeting held at the Sarova Woodlands Hotel in Nakuru, Dr. Erustus Kanga, Director General of KWS, emphasized the…
British sprint star Louie Hinchliffe has left legendary coach Carl Lewis choosing instead to work with a passionate, less experienced coach. Britain’s sprint sensation Louie Hinchliffe has made waves in the athletics world this year with his meteoric rise on the track. After breaking into the elite ranks by running a remarkable 9.95 seconds to…