How electric fence is ending elephant menace for Makueni farmers

  A 10 per cent Electric Fence Plan erected in a household within the wildlife friendly zone that helps deter crop raids from elephants. [Courtesy, Tsavo Trust] In Kamungi Conservancy, Makueni County, human-wildlife conflict has long been challenging, especially with elephants venturing into neighbouring farms, causing damage and threatening livelihoods. However, thanks to a new…

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Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan and Hussein Khalid awarded Human Rights Defenders of the year

Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan, and Hussein Khalid have jointly been recognized as Human Rights Defenders of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Human Rights Awards, hosted by the Danish Embassy in Nairobi. The trio was celebrated for their brave efforts during the Gen Z-led protests against Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 and broader anti-government demonstrations….

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‘These are big, big stories’- American sprint legend Justin Gatlin criticizes ‘Sprint’ for omitting hurdling athletes

The 2004 Olympic champion has criticized Netflix’s Sprint for excluding hurdlers and underrepresenting key athletes’ inspiring stories. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has weighed in on the glaring omission of hurdlers in the second season of the Netflix track docuseries Sprint. The series, released on November 13, 2024, has garnered attention for its in-depth portrayal…

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‘No one will see me’ – Junelle Bromfield shares intriguing post that’s got everyone talking

Junelle Bromfield has shared a cryptic yet humorous Instagram reel, sparking curiosity amidst her ongoing reflections on life and loss. Noah Lyles’ fiancé Junelle Bromfield has stirred curiosity online with her latest Instagram reel leaving fans to speculate about its meaning. Bromfield, a celebrated Jamaican sprinter and two-time Olympian, shared a humorous yet enigmatic video…

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‘Hell yeah, I’ll race the winner’- IShowSpeed calls out Noah Lyles & Tyreek Hill with confident warning

IShowSpeed stirs excitement with bold challenges to Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill promising intense rivalries and thrilling showdowns. Noah Lyles and IShowSpeed have lit up the sports world after their surprising head-to-head 50-meter sprint that garnered attention far beyond the track and field community. While Olympic gold medalist Lyles claimed a clear victory, the internet…

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‘He is a reputable, hardworking investor’ – MP Salasya defends businessman Benson Ndeta nabbed over Ksh700M fraud

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has thrown his weight behind Benson Sande Ndeta, the owner of Savannah Clinker Company, following his arrest on charges of fraud and forgery involving Ksh700 million. The businessman was apprehended on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Speaking to the media on Friday, November 29, MP Salasya condemned the arrest,…

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‘I didn’t let it break me’

The Paris Olympics 800m champion faced a tough upbringing but that was the catalyst as it liberated him from the jaws of poverty to his newly-acquired status Paris Olympics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has revealed how his tough childhood has been the cornerstone in who he is today. The 20-year-old knows the pain of running…

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Why Ruto rivals must flee from ghosts of FORD

The coming presidential contest will be exciting and whose outcome will be decided by the Gen-Z factor. Since the June protests, young Kenyans have become a major force, buoyed by their numbers. Thus far, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i are among those out to challenge President William Ruto for…

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‘This is a serious world’ -Elaine Thompson-Herah responds to claims of Being ‘unapproachable’ as a celebrity in Jamaica

Elaine Thompson-Herah responds to claims of being ‘unapproachable’ and ‘sassy’ as a celebrity in Jamaica amid her injury problems. Jamaican sprint icon and five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has addressed perceptions that she is unapproachable, attributing such opinions to her intense focus on training and the demands of her career. Known for her private nature…

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