The vessel capsized between Parmalok and Kokwa Islands (Photo by Joshua Chesire). The search for six people missing after a boat capsized on Sunday in Lake Baringo is underway. A multi-agency response team, including the Kenya Red Cross, community members, and marine guards, is currently in action. One person has been confirmed dead while 16 […]
President William Ruto Monday officially opened the inaugural Connected Africa Summit 2024, which is taking place at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. Speaking during the official opening ceremony, President Ruto placed the African youth at the centre of the digital transformation agenda in the continent, noting that they are a fundamental constituency as builders and beneficiaries of […]
Child Welfare Society of Kenya has rolled out an emergency intervention in six wards At least 42,000 children from vulnerable households in Bulapesa, Burat, Oldonyiro, Chari, Kinna and Garbatula wards of Isiolo County have benefitted from a food intervention courtesy of a community support program rolled out by the Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK). […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has emphasized the imperative of leveraging innovation and technology to fortify Africa’s resilience and uplift the livelihoods of its people. Speaking at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Mudavadi highlighted the transformative potential of innovation, envisioning a future not only for the present but also for future generations. As the […]
The Mombasa County Government has initiated a significant project aimed at restoring grave sites in the area. This endeavour involves the construction of boundary walls and the removal of accumulated garbage, addressing the long-standing neglect of these sacred spaces. Many grave sites in the area had been left unattended, lacking proper perimeter walls, which allowed […]
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has forged a partnership with educational institutions to launch an ambitious afforestation campaign, aiming to plant 500,000 fruit seedlings within a year. Koome Kiragu, Chairman of the technical committee at NDMA, disclosed that schools and tertiary institutions are the focal points of this initiative, which is supported by the […]
Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to areas being inundated by water. Further north, a man died when his car was caught in flash […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development, and Investment of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Denzil Llewellyn Douglas, reiterated on Wednesday in Rabat his country’s constant position of “supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory and the Kingdom’s territorial integrity.” In a press conference that followed his meeting with […]
Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, disappointed home fans as he was relegated to a fifth-place finish in the 100-metre dash during the 5th Kip Keino classic continental tour held on Saturday at Nyayo National Stadium. The final, which had two false starts, saw Olympic silver medalist Keneth Bednarek from the USA, who finished 2nd last […]
Two-time Confederation Cup champions RS Berkane of Morocco have been allowed to wear their jerseys for their semi-final return leg tie on Sunday against host USMA of Algeria. According to sources close to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the committee has decided that the jerseys worn by the players of Moroccan soccer club Renaissance […]
AFC Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha has expressed his desire to get an impressive result in Mashemeji Derby when he leads his charges against Gor Mahia on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. Trucha,re-appointed as AFC Leopards head coach in October 2023 stated the magnitude of the derby reckoning its significance in the Kenyan […]
