KeNHA announces temporary closure of section of Mombasa Road

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…

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Namibia PM praises Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change as significant advancement in strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction

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,…

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Qing Madi releases single “Goosebumps” from debut album

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…

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LRA rebel commander jailed in Uganda for war crimes in landmark case

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…

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Ruto champions unity, development at Tobong’u Lore Festival

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…

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NOC-K set for major financial windfall following increase in annual solidarity allocation from IOC

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…

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