Nicholas Mudungwe – Executive Director, ALLPI. The Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) is targeting to unlock the continent’s leather sector by addressing key challenges facing development of the industry. Through the Regional Leather Value Chain Strategy Validation Workshop which has kicked off in Nairobi bringing together countries under the Common Market for Eastern…
On Tuesday, November 5, police conducted an intelligence-led operation against two al-Shabaab camps in Garissa, recovering a range of bomb-making materials. The Special Operations Group (SOG), Kenya’s elite Counter-Terrorism unit, confirmed that the makeshift camps along the Kenya-Somalia border were used as Improvised Explosive Device (IED) assembly sites. The IEDs were intended to disrupt civil…
Bodies have been recovered after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says. “Dead bodies have been found, but out of respect for the families, we are not going to provide any further data,” Carlos Mazon told reporters. Spain has been hit by torrential rain and hailstorms, triggering…
The victory was monumental for him, his first at a marathon major and one he believes could be a springboard Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands used the final-mile kick inside Central Park to claim New York City Marathon victory on November 3 to celebrate his first marathon major title on the streets of the Big…
The 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9) has commenced in Windhoek, Namibia, with a call for improved data generation that can be utilized effectively. This flagship continental event has brought together policymakers and practitioners in disaster risk reduction from various sectors to share best practices, learn from past experiences, and plan for…
Hundreds, and possibly thousands, of people are feared dead in Mayotte after the French Indian Ocean territory was devastated by a powerful cyclone. Rescue workers are still attempting to reach some communities as they search for survivors. Entire settlements were flattened when Cyclone Chido brought wind speeds of more than 225km/h (140mph), with the poorest…
A family in Kiserian, Kajiado County, is saddened by the brutal and brutal killing of their relative, Rose Soila, a 30-year-old mother Rose was last seen alive on Sunday evening when she left her son with a neighbor to go shopping; his killer is believed to have invaded the house in the middle of the…
Arsenal players during a training session. [Arsenal,X] Arsenal will deploy a potent weapon who never sets foot on the pitch when they bid to exploit Paris Saint Germain’s set-piece vulnerability in today’s Champions League showdown. Mikel Arteta’s side have emerged as Europe’s preeminent force at corners and free-kicks thanks to their set-piece guru Nicolas Jover….
The United Nations Office in Nairobi on Wednesday co-hosted a prelude to the Chinese New Year gala with the Chinese Embassy in Kenya. During her address, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan noted that the Spring Festival embodies the Chinese nation’s longing for peace and harmony, as well as the pursuit of harmonious coexistence between…
Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait A petitioner has challenged the authority of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to hear and determine cases involving violations of personal data and privacy rights. In an urgent petition, Henry Stephen Arunda, a Nairobi-based lawyer, argued that the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has unlawfully assumed the jurisdiction of…
Dadaab MP Farah Maalim. [KTN News] Dadaab MP Farah Maalim has distanced himself from an undated viral video depicting him making inflammatory statements while discrediting the Kenyan Gen Z movement. According to the lawmaker, the video was taken at a recent book launch event he attended in Somalia but has been manipulated to distort the…
Elaine Thompson-Herah has struggled for form and fitness since quiting Stephen Francis’ MVP Track club in 2021, but she has revealed a fresh stance on why she had to leave. Jamaican sprint icon Elaine Thompson-Herah has shed light on her decision to leave the MVP Track Club in 2021 and the challenges she has faced…
Burial of Ibrahim Mwiti at Langata Cemetery, Nairobi, on January 3, 2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] The body of missing activist Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti was found at Thika Level 5 mortuary on January 1, 2025. Mwiti who was a bodaboda delivery rider in Nairobi went missing in November 2024 sparking speculation over his whereabouts. The activist who…
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…
Musician Wangechi opened up about the alleged fake life that many celebrities in the entertainment industry are living According to the musician, there is not enough money in the entertainment scene for entertainers to live a luxurious life This is happening amid allegations that radio presenter Azziad Nasenya is owed by his friends and relatives…