The risks and how to avoid them

In many African communities, fire hazards are a concern due to the materials used for building and daily activities such as cooking and heating. The risks are increased by the use of highly flammable materials in homes and the absence of fire prevention measures. A major fire in a Johannesburg building in 2023, for example,…

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Hicham El Guerrouj’s 26-year reign at risk as 1500m titans eye world record in Brussels

Three top middle-distance runners are set to challenge the long-standing 1500m world record at the Brussels Diamond League. The men’s 1500m world record set back in 1998 by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj will come under serious threat as three of the most promising middle-distance runners—Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Cole Hocker, and Yared Nuguse—are set to clash in…

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Mathe wa Ngara Denied Bond, Co-Accused Released

JKIA Magistrate Renee Kitangwa has denied bond to Nancy Kigunzu, also known as Mathe wa Ngara, while her co-accused, David Ochieng and Christopher Odipo, were granted Kes.1 million bond with a similar surety. Ochieng, represented by lawyer Moses Dagaye alongside Odipo, initially offered to testify against Kigunzu but later withdrew his offer. On August 19,…

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CS Duale Announces 13,000 Youth Jobs in Nairobi Under Climate WorX Mtaani Program

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has announced 13,000 new job opportunities for youth in Nairobi through its Climate WorX Mtaani initiative, which is similar to the former Kazi Mtaani program. This new program will engage young people in environmental sustainability projects, focusing on enhancing climate resilience. On Tuesday, September 10, Environment Cabinet Secretary…

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