Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead

The two-month-long closure of schools is becoming a headache to many parents and guardians both in urban and rural settings. Many parents are concerned about risks posed to minors and teenagers, among them exposure to drugs and alcohol, negative social media influence and unplanned pregnancies.  Aware of these challenges, some institutions, including churches, have come…

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Sam Nyamweya exits race after risky play with grand promises – What does this mean for December 7 elections?

Sam Nyamweya had launched a bold 10-year strategy aimed at transforming Kenyan football, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest in the upcoming FKF presidential elections on December 7. Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has withdrawn from the FKF presidential race, stepping aside from his bid to return to the federation’s top…

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COP 16: Calls for creation of separate biodiversity fund from Global Environment Facility

Linda Kosgei- Head Multilateral Environmental Agreements Directorate Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Ever since 1996, when the Global Environment Facility (GEF) was accepted by the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)  as the institutional structure to operate the financial mechanism of the Convention,  the GEF has provided…

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‘He was an anomaly’ – American legend Maurice Greene on why modern sprinters get it wrong by copying Usain Bolt’s running style

Greene has revealed how Usain Bolt’s height forced him to adapt and adjust his running style in a way that suited his body, which modern athletes have mistakenly tried to copy-paste. Maurice Greene, the iconic American sprinter and former 100 meters world record holder, has identified what he considers a fundamental error among modern sprinters…

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American sprint legend disagrees with Shericka Jackson’s coach on banning athletes from social media

Michael Johnson disagrees with Stephen Francis’s suggestion to ban athletes from social media, arguing instead that social media can be a helpful tool if used correctly. American sprint legend Michael Johnson disagrees with Shericka Jackson’s coach Stephen Francis on the issue of banning athletes from social media if they are to avoid pressure and focus…

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