Kenya is pressing for reforms in multilateral development banks to unlock climate financing and scale-up climate finance based on new collective quantified goals. Speaking at the ongoing Conference of Parties meeting in Azerbaijan, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for the redesigning of the credit rating matrix to lower the risk profile of developing countries….
Quincy Wilson has revealed the role Noah Lyles and his mother played in helping shape him to become the youngest-ever Olympic gold medalist. At just 16, Quincy Wilson has taken the track and field scene by storm, establishing himself as a promising star with record-breaking achievements. With a historic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics,…
Meg Whitman has officially resigned as the US ambassador to Kenya after serving for almost two years, and submitted her letter to President Joe Biden In his resignation letter, Whitman expressed his pride in strengthening the partnership between the United States and Kenya, highlighting community-based initiatives. During his tenure, Whitman prioritized saving lives, enhancing security,…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has described the outgoing US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman as the best envoy the country has ever had. In a statement on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the vocal senator credited Whitman for promoting Kenya’s interests in the global arena such as pushing for trade ties. The Nandi Senator further added…
Kiprop, a man from Nandi county, was deeply saddened by the death of his beloved brother, Joseph Joseph passed away following a tragic road accident, and his death seemed to affect Kiprop deeply Social media users were moved by the photos of Kiprop showing heartbreaking feelings during his brother's funeral while comforting him A Nandi…
The 30-year-old claimed the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Dominican Republic in Paris Triple jump Paris Olympics gold medalist Thea LaFond has said she is looking forward to the new season after her historic win in the French capital. The 30-year-old claimed the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Dominican Republic and has already amassed other…
In an effort to boost the numbers of the endangered black rhino species, the government on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, embarked on an exercise to ear-notch rhinos in Tsavo West National Park and other parks across the country. While the majority of the rhinos are hosted in private conservancies due to their dwindling numbers, the…
China is seeking collaboration with Kenya’s tourism sector, focusing on sustainable tourism, as Kenya continues to lead as a pioneer of eco-tourism in Africa. Speaking at the China-Kenya Tourism Dialogue and “Hello China” Tourism Promotion event at the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Lu Yingchuan, Vice Minister of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, commended Kenya’s…
It is one year since Mary Moraa’s engagement and her fans are still eagerly awaiting wedding bells. Despite the fairytale proposal, there has been no official announcement regarding the wedding date. On September 20, 2023, the reigning 800 meters world champion Mary Moraa was surprised with an unforgettable proposal upon her return from the Prefontaine…
Sudan’s sovereign council said on Wednesday it would extend the use of the Adre border crossing with Chad, seen as essential by aid agencies for the delivery of food and other supplies to areas at risk of famine in the Darfur and Kordofan regions. Experts determined earlier this year that while more than 25 million…
Richard Mallya, a 32-year-old working in a cafe in Arusha, Tanzania, said that his mother hated his job and used to isolate him. According to the father of two, every time he called and found out he was in the morgue, he was not happy at all. Mallya, who shared that he has the skills…
TikTok says it removed a total of 60,465 Kenyan accounts from the platform between April and June this year for violating community guidelines. TikTok second quarter Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for Kenya further shows that the short video platform removed another 57,262 accounts in Kenya which were suspected to be run by users under the…
The national government has commenced the upgrading of seven informal settlements in Kilifi County through projects implemented under the second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP 2) to the tune of Sh1.2 billion. The World Bank-funded infrastructural projects being implemented in conjunction with the Kilifi County Government will see the targeted informal settlements benefit from…
American sprint legend Gail Devers and former holder of the U.S Trials record in the 100m hurdles has recounted about how she found out that Olympic champion Masai Russell had broken her longstanding record. Retired American sprint legend Gail Devers has recently opened up about learning that her longstanding US Trials record in the women’s…
The adoption or harnessing of emerging technologies in the healthcare system in Africa to improve healthcare delivery remains low. It is reported that while the continent forms 18% of the global population, Africa accounts for 25% of diseases of the global disease. Though there are already efforts by various member states to harness emerging technologies…