Over the years, the Mater Heart Run has served as a beacon of hope for countless children with heart conditions. The run is geared towards raising funds for children with heart conditions, thus supporting the “Touch a Child’s Heart” mission. It continues to give them a fighting chance at life; allowing them to run, play…
In the world of international child development and orphan care, it’s not uncommon for children with families to declare themselves orphans. In fact, this practice can be traced back to precolonial times in Kenya. Andreana Prichard has done research on the practice in Kenya. We asked her to share her insights into it. Why do…
As Kenya marks another Madaraka Day on June 1st, we not only celebrate our hard-won internal self-rule attained in 1963 but also the unfolding promise of equitable development under the leadership of President William Ruto. This year, the spotlight shines on Homa Bay County—a region rich in history, potential, and now, renewed hope. Madaraka Day…
Teargas, vandalism, and raging fires rent Kitale town today following the arrest of Governor George Natembeya over an alleged embezzlement of Sh1.4 billion by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives. This ignited widespread riots among the local residents. The Trans Nzoia County boss was presented to record a statement at the EACC’s Integrity Centre-Nairobi….
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has unveiled a four-pillar strategy to robustly transform the city into the most livable, sustainable, and economically vibrant lake metropolis in the East African Community. This, however, comes at a time when the lakeside city is reeling from unpaid land and property rates to the tune of Sh 80 billion….
Dr Charles Otieno K’onyango is the new County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development. He was sworn in earlier today in a ceremony witnessed by Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o at the City Hall. Dr K’Onyango took the oath of office before Chief Magistrate Hon. Dickinson Onyango. Prof Nyong’o said…
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) was established under the NG-CDF Act in 2015. It was further amended in 2023. It’s an offshoot of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) which was established in 2002 during the late President Mwai Kibaki’s tenure. The NG-CDF Act 2015 effectively aligned the Fund’s operations with the new constitutional…
The transition of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a national corporation received a significant boost with the official unveiling of a Sh129 million ultra-modern kitchen. The 1st Phase upgrade is a transformative investment by the Russian government through a partnership between UNDP and Kenya. To enhance the provision of nutritious meals…
Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were is dead. He was slain by an assassin riding on a motorbike along Ngong Road in Nairobi city yesterday evening. His death was confirmed by Interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo. Hon Og’ondo died on the spot as his driver survived the attack. Dr Omollo led a team of detectives comprising…
The government has set plans to expand Kisumu International Airport in a bid to meet its international aviation standards. The initiative is aimed at robustly boosting connectivity, supporting the tourism circuit, and enhancing economic growth in the Western and Great Lakes Region. Significantly, it will fast-track the export of fresh fish and local farm produce…