Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has downplayed his defeat in the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position, stating that he harbors no bitterness over the outcome. Instead, he expressed contentment and a willingness to continue serving Africa in different capacities. Speaking after the results were announced, Odinga emphasized that competition inherently […]
In a dramatic and highly contested election, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Youssouf emerged victorious after seven intense rounds of voting, ultimately defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandarto. Youssouf secured his win after Odinga, Kenya’s […]
Migori County health officials have confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Kuria East Sub-County, with five reported cases and one fatality since the disease was first detected two days ago. Speaking to the press, Migori County Executive Committee Member for Health, Caleb Opondi, revealed that the first case was identified in Sanguri Village, where the […]
•Hundreds Join Effort to Raise Funds for Kabarnet School for Deafblind Baringo County witnessed an overwhelming show of solidarity as hundreds of people participated in a five-kilometer charity walk aimed at supporting pupils from Kabarnet School for the Deafblind. The event, themed “Touch a Deafblind Child with Love this Valentine,” was organized by the county […]
•Lack of Donors Hampers Sight-Restoring Surgeries A severe shortage of corneas in Kenya has left thousands of patients in desperate need of transplants, with many languishing on waiting lists due to a lack of donors. The situation is particularly dire at Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, one of Africa’s leading eye banks, which has completely […]
Baringo, Kenya| Baringo County Governor Benjamin Cheboi has issued a stern warning to individuals exploiting persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) for personal gain. The governor raised concerns over a growing trend where unscrupulous individuals masquerade as assistants to PLWDs, only to take advantage of them for financial and business benefits. Cheboi made the remarks on […]
Isiolo County recently hosted a crucial research dissemination workshop, unveiling findings on the management of Prosopis juliflora (commonly known as Mathenge) and the risk factors associated with camel milk contamination. The one-day event was organized by Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF Suisse) in collaboration with the County Government of Isiolo and the University of Nairobi. […]
Governors Insist on Equitable Share as National Budget Increases The Council of Governors (CoG) has strongly opposed the proposed reduction in county revenue allocation, demanding that the National Government reinstate the Sh400.1 billion equitable share previously agreed upon. The CoG’s Executive and Liaison, Management and Business Committee insists that the revised national budget, recently adopted […]
Lodwar, Turkana County| Residents of Lodwar can finally breathe a sigh of relief after months of persistent power outages and rationing, following the installation of two new generators by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). The generators, officially commissioned on Thursday, mark the end of prolonged electricity shortages that had severely disrupted businesses, hospital […]
In a landmark ruling on Thursday, February 13, 2025, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu was handed a 10-year ban from holding public office after being found guilty in a Sh588 million corruption case. The ruling, delivered by Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki, also imposed a hefty Sh53.5 million fine on Waititu, with the […]
