As the United States goes to the polls on November 5, the biggest question on the minds of many Africans is whether there will be a major shift in policies on Africa depending on who occupies the White House after President Joe Biden. Washington, regardless of who is in power, has been a key cog…
The AUDA-NEPAD Director of Agriculture, Food Security, and Environmental Sustainability Mrs Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong (R) during a media interview on July 25, 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia. PHOTO/Andanje Wakhungu. Malnutrition—manifesting as undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and rising rates of overweight and obesity—is driving an increase in noncommunicable diseases across the continent. Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong, Director of Agriculture, Food Security,…
The Marakwet Community is set to host the first cultural festival on November 8, 2024, at Bomas of Kenya, to showcase its rich culture with the aim of passing the knowledge to the next generation. The Marakwet festival 2024 that is expected to run till Saturday dawn has attracted various music artists from the community…
Nageeye went toe-to-toe with Chebet before outckicking him in the final 400 meters to win the race in 2:07:39. Somali-born Dutch marathoner Abdi Nageeye showcased his tactical brilliance and endurance to win the 2024 New York City Marathon on a sweltering Sunday afternoon. Nageeye outpaced Kenya’s Evans Chebet in a thrilling final stretch, crossing the…
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and 34 others hospitalised after lightning struck a church on Saturday during a prayer service in Lamwo District in Northern Uganda. Most of the injured have been evacuated to Paluda Health Center III for treatment. According to police, the victims of the November 2 strike are aged between…
South African police arrest 565 illegal miners. South African police on Sunday said that 340 illegal miners were arrested after being forced out of an abandoned mine shaft due to a lack of food and water. This followed the previous arrest of 225 others, bringing the total number of clandestine miners arrested so far to…
Gabby Thomas has opened up about how the strengths of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in 400m hurdles made the rest of the team run without pressure to win the Olympics 4x400m relay gold. Three-time Paris Olympics champion Gabby Thomas says running with her American compatriot Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 4x400m meant they could run pressure-free. Thomas feels…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on male leaders to openly denounce femicide, noting that the alarming rise in cases is a pressing concern for the nation. Speaking at the 73rd anniversary of the African Divine Church (ADC), Sakaja emphasized the need for swift action and support systems to protect women from gender-based violence (GBV)….
AFC Leopards coach Tomas Trucha will face further questions from supporters after his team lost a second straight match, following defeat to Ulinzi Stars in Meru. AFC Leopards’ poor run of form continued when they suffered a second straight league loss following a 2-0 defeat away to Ulinzi Stars on Sunday. Ingwe headed into the…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Kenyans should not fall into the trap of those opposing the rollout and implementation of the new healthcare scheme, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). He has warned that those opposing the new scheme have a hidden agenda to continue crippling the health sector, thus denying Kenyans benefits…
Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Performance and Delivery Management in the Office of the President Eliud Owalo has asked state departments and agencies to redouble their efforts in tree planting to help reach the 15 billion target by the year 2032. Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of performance and delivery management in…
Olympic bronze medalist Brittany Brown was treated to a heroine’s welcome at her former University of Iowa, making an appearance at a football game. Olympic bronze medalist Brittany Brown is enjoying her track and field off-season, recently making a much-anticipated return to her alma mater, the University of Iowa. The visit was a nostalgic and…
The National Men’s Soccer team Harambee stars hosts South Sudan today in the return leg of the Africa Nations championship first round regional qualifiers at the Nelson Mandela stadium in Uganda . Harambee stars were beaten 2-0 by South Sudan in the first leg held in Juba and must overturn the results to advance…
For Kenyans, Peter Oloo Aringo may have been just another politician. But for the residents of Siaya, his home county, he was not just any other politician; he was a special, extraordinary leader who excelled not only in debating national issues in the August House but also one who relentlessly pushed for the interest of…
Gabby Thomas has shared her lifelong dream of opening a hospital, combining her passion for healthcare and health equity with her influential platform as an athlete to address disparities. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has always been more than an elite athlete; she is a force for social change with a passion for healthcare. Beyond…