The COP29 climate conference faces a critical impasse as delegates struggle to agree on key issues, threatening the success of negotiations intended to chart a decisive path toward combating climate change in Baku Azerbaijan. Environment ministers from rich nations arrived Monday to help end the impasse that is threatening to scuttle what was billed as the…
Uganda’s veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye stands in the dock at Makindye Martial Court in Kampala, on November 20, 2024. [AFP] Kenya is once again under international scrutiny following the alleged abduction and humiliation of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. The four-time presidential contender is reported to have been abducted on Saturday during a visit…
Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru Governor Anne Waiguru says Kirinyaga is the new frontier for investment due to the conducive environment her administration has created for businesses to thrive. Waiguru said apart from investing in good infrastructure, modernization of towns and creating business friendly policies, availability of raw material for production is drawing investors to…
A conference on the development of a multidimensional partnership between Morocco and Austria was held in Vienna on Wednesday, at the initiative of the Moroccan Millennium Leaders (MML) and the Austrian Young Professional Network. The event, attended by a number of elected representatives, economic operators, associations and academics, was part of Moroccan civil society’s commitment…
William Mwanduka (38) inspects bee hives housing colonies of African Honey Bees that have been integrated into a fence around an acre of his farm near Voi town in Taita Taventa County on October 30, 2024. [AFP] “We used to hate elephants a lot,” Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome says, pausing from her work under…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto Tuesday celebrated the World Children’s Day in Nakuru County, at Kaptembwa Primary School. The celebrations this year had the theme theme ”Listen to the future. Stand up for children’s rights”. The First Lady reiterated her commitment to the welfare of children in Kenya, with a special focus on ensuring…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to combating counterfeiting and safeguarding intellectual property (IP) rights with the official release of the Second International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) Report. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum, was officiated by Salim Mvurya Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and…
On Wednesday morning, November 20, a man was filmed falling into the Indian Ocean from the Likoni ferry The incident caused concern among the passengers on the ferry; The man was fortunately rescued by the coast guard Several Kenyans have discussed the reason for the man's action, with some claiming he may have been depressed…
On Tuesday, November 19, a horrific fire broke out in Kitui village in Majengo, Kamukunji constituency Metrine Muhonja lost four family members in the fire incident, including her three children Muhonja recalled how he went outside to take clothes from the line when he saw the fire Nairobi – Several families are in mourning after…
Diana Marua's former maid, Irene Nekesa, moved out of the Bahati mansion and started her content creation journey The former nanny shared her plight on social media while seeking help from Good Samaritans Irene revealed that her son Joshua, who was living with her, had to return to her village because she did not want…
Diana Marua's former maid, Irene Nekesa, moved out of the Bahati mansion and started her content creation journey The former nanny shared her plight on social media while seeking help from Good Samaritans Irene revealed that her son Joshua, who was living with her, had to return to her village because she did not want…
Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, a new confirmed case of Mpox in Nakuru County, bringing the total number of cases nationwide to 18 since the outbreak began. The ministry assured the public of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus while emphasizing the importance of preventive measures. The latest…
The new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) presents considerable advantages for the Kenyan public compared to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to Public Health Principal Secretary Muthoni. Amid questions regarding the government’s decision to transition to the new health plan, the PS reiterated on Wednesday that the Social Health Insurance Fund is well-equipped…
Sha’Carri Richardson expressed her honour to be in the presence of legends like Sanya Richard-Ross and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at a Nike retreat. Sha’Carri Richardson has expressed her honour to be among great women like Sanya Richards-Ross and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce during this year’s Nike’s Athlete Think Tank. The Olympic 100m silver medallist got a chance to…
A 19-year-old KCSE candidate has been arrested for threatening a classmate Stephen Biko Olan'go was arrested at Menara Academy Secondary School following several horrific incidents During his arrest, police officers found a knife hidden in his pants pocket Muhoroni, Kenya — A Form Four Examination (KCSE) candidate in Muhoroni sub-county has been detained for assault,…