UoN leadership grilled over governance, financial woes

The University of Nairobi (UON) leadership came under intense scrutiny during a meeting with the National Assembly Committee on Education, as Members of Parliament questioned the institution’s governance, financial management, and irregular appointments. Chaired by Tinderet MP, Hon. Julius Melly, the Committee met with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Margaret J. Hutchison and Chairperson of Council Prof. Amukowa…

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Key Reforms Proposed to Make Electricity Affordable for Kenyans

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy has tabled proposals to reduce electricity costs for Kenyans. The recommendations, set for discussion in Parliament, target key reforms at Kenya Power and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). One major proposal seeks to have Kenya Power buy electricity from independent power producers (IPPs) in Kenyan shillings…

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10-year vision to transform Loitokitok’s livelihoods, ecosystems inaugurated

The Loitokitok Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Program (LICLP), a groundbreaking 10-year initiative valued at Ksh 30 million was officially launched Tuesday at Entarara Comprehensive School in Kajiado County. This ambitious program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMUV) through the Large-scale Forest Landscape Restoration in…

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Wajackoyah Confirms Candidacy for 2027 Presidential Election

Former presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has confirmed he will take another shot at the House on the Hill in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Tuesday, December 3, Wajackoyah expressed frustration with the current Kenya Kwanza administration, revealing that this dissatisfaction motivated his decision to run once more for the top office. Wajackoyah, who ran…

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Gabby Thomas allegedly joined by fellow Olympic medalist at Texas training facility

Gabby Thomas’ Texas training facility sparks rumors as an Olympic medalist is spotted training under coach Tonja Buford-Bailey. Multiple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas is reportedly building an even stronger training group at her Texas-based facility. The three-time gold medalist from the Paris Olympics might be joined by French track and field star Cyréna Samba-Mayela. The…

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Govt launches aerial drone programme to combat Quelea birds

The Government has launched an aerial application of bird repellents to control the Quelea bird menace devastating wheat and barley farms. This innovative solution seeks to protect crops, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance food security amid significant losses caused by the infestation. Speaking at the launch, in Mau Narok, Narok County, Dr Paul Ronoh, Principal…

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‘Age 40 might be his 100k’

After 22 years at the top of his game, LeBron James is experiencing his worst season in the NBA and retirement could help save his glittering cv. LeBron James‘ steep offensive decline has drawn sharp criticism from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins who is unconvinced whether LeBron, at 40, still has enough fire under his belly to carry…

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