Disease outbreak, quality issues hinder livestock exports

Disease outbreaks, inadequate livestock breeds, and poor-quality feeds have emerged as the main challenges to livestock export in Kenya, despite the sector’s high potential. These issues have been exacerbated by prolonged drought, which has killed thousands of animals and left others weak and susceptible to disease. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock noted that Kenya…

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‘My emotions were all over the place’ – Shericka Jackson opens up about Olympic heartache and her relentless pursuit of gold

Shericka Jackson opens up on the heartbreak she endured after a persistent injury forced her to pull out of the Paris 2024 Olympics at the very last minute. Jamaican sprint icon Shericka Jackson has vowed to move past the disappointment of missing the 2024 Paris Olympics due to injury setbacks, despite qualifying as national champion…

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Game of Chance in Nigeria: Reasons for Popularity

To begin with, cryptocurrency in Africa is no longer a surprise. Weak financial regulation, transparent mechanisms, relative accessibility, and confidentiality have done their job.  Cryptocurrency is developing most actively in Africa in the largest economies, such as Nigeria. In just a year, the number of users here skyrocketed by 1,200%. And even though the Central…

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‘I beat Noah but didn’t accomplish…’ – Why Kenny Bednarek was not content with just beating big-talking Noah Lyles at Olympic 200m final

Olympics 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has shared how his mother’s presence helped him heal from missing Olympics gold to Letsile Tebogo despite defeating serial rival Noah Lyles. American sprinter Kenny Bednarek has revealed how his mother helped him overcome the disappointment of missing Olympics gold in Paris. Bednarek headed into the Paris Olympics looking…

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CS Chirchir Claims Adani Group Has No History of Corruption

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir defended the Indian conglomerate Adani Group, asserting that it has no history of corruption. Speaking before the National Assembly on Wednesday, Chirchir addressed concerns over Adani’s controversial bid to take over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Chirchir explained that the government had conducted thorough due diligence on Adani Group and…

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Notorious KCSE 2024 Exam Leak Mastermind Arrested

Police have arrested Collins Kipchumba Kemboi, a 23-year-old suspected of orchestrating widespread cheating in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. Officers apprehended Kemboi on Thursday, November 14, in the Kiamunyi area of Nakuru. Known for operating under the alias “Dorothy Jerop Kiprono,” Kemboi allegedly gained infamy among exam fraud circles, amassing a…

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