The Cabinet Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Erick Mugaa, has issued a clarion call to the youth, urging them to embrace technical skills by enrolling in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Speaking at a recent event, the CS highlighted the transformative potential of technical education in addressing unemployment and fostering economic growth. […]
Pop star and actress Selena Gomez shared a deeply emotional message on her Instagram Story, addressing the plight of Mexican immigrants facing deportation under former President Donald Trump’s policies. The 32-year-old, known for her Mexican heritage, broke down in tears as she reacted to the controversial plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, which has […]
Image: President Hassan Sh. Mohamud inspecting a guard of honour in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania|Credits: Nasra Bashir Ali
In response to mounting concerns within the aquaculture sector, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Ali Hassan Joho, has constituted a 12-member taskforce to review the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations 2024. This decisive action follows a High Court suspension of the regulations, initially set to take effect on January 1, […]
Gaza Strip, Palestine| On Monday, masses of displaced Palestinians began to make their way toward the northern Gaza Strip after a significant agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. The deal, which involves the release of an additional six hostages, has brought a temporary but much-needed respite in the region, as both parties have affirmed […]
In a rare moment of reflection, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly admitted that his years-long association with the late Jeffrey Epstein was a grave error in judgment. Speaking candidly about the controversial relationship, Gates acknowledged that his interactions with Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender, were both unwise and misguided. “In retrospect, I […]
Elgeyo Marakwet County is witnessing a disturbing rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, with reported incidents escalating from 234 in 2023 to 322 in 2024, according to data from the county’s Officer in Charge of Reproductive Health, Jonathan Tanui. This sharp increase has prompted urgent calls for swift and comprehensive measures to address the growing […]
Isiolo,Kenya| Isiolo County residents and workers of various local conservancies have taken to the streets in peaceful protests following the Isiolo Environmental Court’s ruling to shut down two community conservancies in Cherab and Chari wards. The court found that the conservancies were operating without the required legal authorization, a decision that has sparked outrage among […]
Goma, DRC| In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has successfully captured the strategic city of Goma. The capture of the city, located in the mineral-rich North Kivu province, comes after the rebel group issued a 48-hour […]
Photo: Kipchumba Murkomen| Credit: KNA
