BUDAPEST, May 2026 -Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have retained their UEFA Champions League trophy, defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a nerve-wrecking penalty shootout at a rocking Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. In front of a captivated 61,035-strong crowd on Saturday 30th, it was Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes who proved to be the ultimate difference-maker in…
GENEVA,Switzerland,May 2026 -The World Health Organization (WHO)is urging governments worldwide to shield young people from tobacco and nicotine addiction as the world marks World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2026. WHO’s latest report shows at least 40 million children aged 13–15 currently use tobacco products. At the same time, use of e-cigarettes and nicotine…
KISUMU, Saturday May 30th -In a sweeping move to address chronic accommodation shortages in higher learning institutions, the National Government is rolling out a Sh4.1 billion infrastructure plan that will deliver over 8,200 new student bed spaces across all the seven sub-counties of Kisumu. The ambitious housing programme targets universities, technical and vocational colleges, and…
KISUMU, May 2026 -Residents and civil society groups from the Nyanza region have called on the National Assembly to urgently enact legislative safeguards to clean up the e-Citizen digital platform, citing severe data privacy gaps, delayed financial refunds, and a lack of public representation in its oversight board. The demands emerged during a recent public…
KISUMU, May 29th -The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is moving to aggressively boost the credibility of local manufacturing by introducing a refreshed suite of testing and certification regulations. The ultimate goal is to issue a standardization mark so robust it acts as an international passport for Kenyan goods across the East African Community (EAC)…
KISUMU, May 27th -Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has issued a passionate appeal to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters to attend the party’s upcoming rally at Kirembe Grounds on May 31, framing the event as a pivotal moment for both the party and the nation. Speaking on Wednesday after a strategic meeting with ODM officials…
KISUMU, May 25th –Siaya County Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has officially announced his intention to defend his seat in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This move has already ignited mixed reactions among Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party members and aspirants. Speaking on Monday at an ODM Nyanza Aspirants’ Strategic Convention in Kisumu, Oburu stated: “I…
KISUMU, May 2025 -Young people across Kenya are being called to take centre stage in environmental protection and climate resilience efforts following the formation of the Kenya National Youth Network under the Nile Basin Discourse Forum. The newly launched network targets youth aged 35 and below, aiming to actively involve them in water resource management,…
MUHORONI, May 2026-In a major boost to food security and agricultural transformation, the National Government has handed over two solar-powered bulk milk coolers, each with a storage capacity of 1,000 litres to cooperative societies in Muhoroni Constituency, Kisumu County. The 9.4 million initiative is part of a broader strategy to drive sustainable development and enhance…
KISUMU, May 2026 -As Artificial intelligence (AI) and social media algorithms continue to evolve, mental health experts and technology innovators continue to raise concerns over their increasing influence on human behaviour. They, however, warn that the overeliance on digital platforms could lead to addiction, emotional distress and social interaction. Speaking during a virtual panel discussion…