KISUMU, Kenya, September 24th –Israel has continued to be isolated as more countries have formally recognised Palestine as a state. The bid towards that end was fronted by France and Saudi Arabia at the United Nations on Monday. Despite the diplomatic moves Israel continued with its savage war in Gaza and expansion of settlements in…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 22nd –Whether the much-talked-about Palestine statehood will this time come to fruition still remains to be seen. The major adversary to the two-state solution proposals, Israel has vowed to oppose the idea using all means at its disposal. Israel’s hardline Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that according to the Palestinians, independence is…
KISUMU, Kenya September –Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on the United Nations and the African Union to take decisive action in addressing the crises in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as ongoing conflicts in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He emphasised that the brutal slaughter of innocent civilians…
TOKYO, Japan September 20th-In a blistering form, Emmanuel Wanyonyi,21, ran a championship record of 1:41.86 to win the 800m title at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. This gold medal added to his Paris Olympic 2024 title, as he waded off strong challenge from title defender Marco Arop(Canada)and Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati. Sedjati came second to…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 20th –The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), will convene the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) in Kigali from 12–14 November 2025. Themed “Better Compliance – Better Trade: Embracing AI to Promote and Secure Trade Through a Modern Compliance Framework, the forum seeks to leverage…
WASHINGTON DC, US, September 19th –Decline in private lending offsets increase in public borrowing; notable differences persist across countries and income groups. Global debt has stabilised, though it remains at an elevated level, as a continued reduction in private-sector lending offset greater borrowing by governments. Total debt was little changed last year, just above 235…
“After setting the world record in Eugene, I told myself: ‘I have to go to Tokyo and defend my title.’ I knew I could manage the race effectively,” Kipyegon explained. TOKYO, Japan, September -Faith Kipyegon continues her reign as the queen of middle-distance running, adding to her legacy with another remarkable victory in the 1500m…
TOKYO, Japan, September 15th – Edmund Serem showcased his stellar athleticism, claiming a bronze medal in the men’s 3000m Steeplechase with a powerful finish time of 8:34.56 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. This impressive performance marks Kenya’s third podium finish in the championship, joining Beatrice Chebet’s gold in the 10,000 meters and Peris…
Solomon Waliaula, Maasai Mara University Nollywood, Nigeria’s prolific video-film industry, has been popular in Kenya since it was introduced to east Africa at around the turn of the century. These low-budget, high-output films and TV series immediately struck a chord with ordinary people in lower income brackets. Although new Nollywood productions can be slick, high…
“I am so happy. Coming here, I said I don’t have a gold medal from the World Championships, so I have to go for it. And I got it. I just want to thank everyone who supported me,” Chebet said, with a tinge of joy. TOKYO, Japan, September 13th -In a stunning display of speed…