‘These are adult times’ – Bullish Gout Gout confident of ‘bright future’ as comparisons to Usain Bolt gathers momentum

Gout, the teen sensation could be the one who finally breaks Usain Bolts records that have stood for the longest Australia’s world U20 silver medallist Gout Gout reckons that there’s more to come from him after achieving another milestone in 200m. Gout clocked 20.04 seconds over 200m at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane…

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Siaya civil society calls for stronger action to protect widows from GBV

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Siaya County are urging the national and county governments to establish robust follow-up mechanisms to address the increasing cases of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly targeting widows. Speaking during an event in Ukwala, Ugenya Sub-county, to mark 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Siaya Muungano Network Program…

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Etana expresses disappointment over cancelled show

Jamaican reggae artist Etana has voiced her frustration after her scheduled performance at the Good Times Festival, set for December 7th at Jamhuri Park, was abruptly cancelled. Taking to social media, Etana pointed fingers at the organisers of the Furaha Festival, accusing them of orchestrating the cancellation to prioritise their event. The Furaha Festival, held…

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Detectives arrest suspect in $256,000 fake gold scam

Detectives from the Operations Support Unit have arrested Steve Okoth Odek, also known as David Bett, for orchestrating a fake gold scam that defrauded a foreign national of USD 256,000 in a scheme involving over 500kg of fake gold. Investigations revealed that the victim entered into two separate gold purchase agreements with the suspect. On…

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Uasin Gishu CEC Janet Kosgei arrested over alleged bribery

Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Lands, Physical Planning & Housing, Janet Kosgei, has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over multiple allegations of extorting money from citizens seeking services in her office. Kosgei was released on Thursday on police bail pending the conclusion of investigations. The senior official was…

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Kenya unveils diplomat’s playbook on AI governance

Kenya has launched its first-ever Diplomat’s Playbook on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, a strategic guide designed to empower Kenyan diplomats to navigate the complex global AI policy landscape effectively. Released on Friday, December 6, 2024, by the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology, the playbook underscores Kenya’s commitment to ethical and inclusive AI governance,…

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Nomadic Arts Festival: A vibrant celebration of culture

The inaugural Nomadic Arts Festival launched in spectacular fashion at the Oshwal Centre on Friday, December 6th. Curated by Content House under the stewardship of Jackie Lebo, the festival was supported by a diverse array of partners with a shared vision of promoting and preserving nomadic culture on a global stage. The evening was a…

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Gov’t urged to partner with residents to transform Nairobi into a smart city

The government has been urged to collaborate with Resident Associations (RAs) to digitize operations and services as part of efforts to transform Nairobi into a smart, 24-hour economy city. Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich emphasized that Resident Associations are made up of professionals and talents with the capacity to drive Nairobi’s transformation into…

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