•Namibia’s Historic Leadership: A New Era of Gender Equality and Governance Namibia has made history by becoming the first African country to have both a female President and Vice President in office simultaneously. On March 22, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female President, ushering in a new chapter in the nation’s […]
•Alice Muiruri’s Innovation Turns Agricultural Byproducts into Sustainable Products In the heart of Kiambu County, 22-year-old Alice Muiruri, a student at Kiambu National Polytechnic, is pioneering an innovative approach to sustainability. Her project, Bagasse Super Absorbent, is transforming sugarcane byproducts into eco-friendly, biodegradable products—proving that waste can be turned into wealth. From Agricultural Waste to […]
•Escalating Violence Sparks Mass Exodus Dukana, Marsabit| Hundreds of residents in Dukana Ward, North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, have been forced to flee their homes following a spike in deadly attacks and rising insecurity. The latest wave of violence, which claimed the life of a middle-aged man, has left the community gripped by fear, panic, […]
Abuja, Nigeria| The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an urgent warning that it will run out of lifesaving food supplies for severely malnourished children in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months. The crisis stems from a significant funding shortfall, with UNICEF citing cuts to U.S. foreign aid as a major contributing […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The 61st edition of the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) 2025 for Nairobi has successfully concluded after three days of hands-on learning, innovation, and mentorship. Hosted at Moi Girls School, Nairobi, the event brought together young innovators from various secondary schools, offering them a platform to transform theoretical knowledge into practical solutions […]
For Vincent Chacha and his wife, Irene, the past seven years have been a relentless journey of pain, hope, and uncertainty as they navigate the challenges of raising a son afflicted with sickle cell disease. Their second-born child has spent most of his life in and out of hospitals, grappling with chronic fatigue, excruciating pain, […]
•Wilson Maina Mwangi’s Value-Addition Breakthrough Mitigates Post-Harvest Losses for Farmers Mathioya, Murang’a County| In an innovative move to reduce post-harvest losses and maximize the economic potential of avocados, 30-year-old entrepreneur Wilson Maina Mwangi has pioneered a system that transforms raw avocados into high-value skincare oil. His initiative has provided a sustainable solution for farmers while […]
Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali(Abshiro) has strongly rebuked Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over his criticism of the government’s plan to issue national identification cards to Kenyans residing in border regions. The dispute highlights broader tensions surrounding the identification process, national security concerns, and the rights of marginalized communities in Kenya’s northern frontier. Governor Natembeya recently […]
•The Move is Aimed at Strengthening Community Ties and Reinforce Commitment to Shariah-Compliant Banking In a demonstration of solidarity with the Muslim community during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Absa Bank Kenya, through its Absa LaRiba Banking division, hosted a special Iftar dinner for a segment of its customers and stakeholders in Nairobi. The event, […]
Nairobi, Kenya| A chief from Wajir County and a senior Huduma Centre official were on Friday arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of tampering with national identity records. The accused, Chief Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh of Wajir East and Veronica Njenga, a senior clerical officer at Nairobi City Square Huduma Centre, face charges of […]
