As the United States goes to the polls on November 5, the biggest question on the minds of many Africans is whether there will be a major shift in policies on Africa depending on who occupies the White House after President Joe Biden. Washington, regardless of who is in power, has been a key cog…
The AUDA-NEPAD Director of Agriculture, Food Security, and Environmental Sustainability Mrs Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong (R) during a media interview on July 25, 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia. PHOTO/Andanje Wakhungu. Malnutrition—manifesting as undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and rising rates of overweight and obesity—is driving an increase in noncommunicable diseases across the continent. Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong, Director of Agriculture, Food Security,…
The Marakwet Community is set to host the first cultural festival on November 8, 2024, at Bomas of Kenya, to showcase its rich culture with the aim of passing the knowledge to the next generation. The Marakwet festival 2024 that is expected to run till Saturday dawn has attracted various music artists from the community…
South African police arrest 565 illegal miners. South African police on Sunday said that 340 illegal miners were arrested after being forced out of an abandoned mine shaft due to a lack of food and water. This followed the previous arrest of 225 others, bringing the total number of clandestine miners arrested so far to…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on male leaders to openly denounce femicide, noting that the alarming rise in cases is a pressing concern for the nation. Speaking at the 73rd anniversary of the African Divine Church (ADC), Sakaja emphasized the need for swift action and support systems to protect women from gender-based violence (GBV)….
Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Performance and Delivery Management in the Office of the President Eliud Owalo has asked state departments and agencies to redouble their efforts in tree planting to help reach the 15 billion target by the year 2032. Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of performance and delivery management in…
Detectives have confirmed the identity of a highly wanted murder and robbery suspect, previously misidentified as George Oduor Okoth, following his fatal capture in a police operation. Known to be behind multiple violent robberies and armed attacks in the Kisumu region, the suspect’s real name was uncovered as Robert Wakolo Okoth, alias “George Oduor Okoth”…
Australian wonderkid Gout Gout has earned comparisons with Usain Bolt and he must have left the Jamaican legend delighted after he smashed another record in Queensland on Saturday. Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout’s record-breaking traits continued on Saturday when he smashed yet another record, running the fastest 200m for an Australian since 1993. The 16-year-old…
Kwale County Government seeks to promote the coastal county as a significant hub for tourism following the scooping of several prestigious awards by the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024. WTA was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as…
The 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams are entering their third week, with large-candidature papers set to begin. The exams, which started on October 22 and will run until November 22, involve 965,501 candidates across 10,755 centres, marking a notable increase from last year’s 903,138 candidates. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has…
The Kwale County Government is ramping up efforts to position itself as a prime tourism destination following significant wins at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA). These awards recognized various Kwale attractions and resorts, further enhancing its profile on the global tourism stage. The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, celebrate excellence in the tourism…
The Marakwet Community is set to host the first cultural festival on November 8, 2024, at Bomas of Kenya to showcase its rich culture, with the aim of passing the knowledge to the next generation. The Marakwet festival 2024 that is expected to run till Saturday dawn has attracted various music artists from the community and…
Dancer and fitness guru Tileh Pacbro has broken his silence amid swirling rumours about his relationship with Spanish fashion model Paula Feeroon. The pair had raised eyebrows after being spotted together on multiple occasions and featuring in dance videos after his breakup with his Spanish wife Martina Glez. Kenyan dancer Tileh Pacbro and Spanish model…
Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir on Saturday, November 2, 2024, joined the Catholic faithful in celebrating a cultural night. The county chief in a statement shared on Sunday, November 3, 2024, stated that the night event took place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nyali, Mombasa, and was presided over by Archbishop…
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has called out a faction of Wiper Party members who have been agitating for his ouster from the party for holding a ‘different opinion’ from the party’s top organ in the recent impeachment of the former Deputy President. There has been a push for the party’s disciplinary action against members who…