KISUMU, Kenya, September –The County Government of Kisumu is now set to partner with Cricket Kenya in a bid to promote mental wellness among its citizens. The announcement was made jointly between the County Executive Member in charge of Sports (CECM), Beatrice Odongo, and her Health colleague, Dr Gregory Ganda, alongside Cricket Kenya chief executive…
TOM MBOYA LABOUR COLLEGE, Kisumu -The government is poised to bolster cross-border security around Lake Victoria through collaborative efforts with neighbouring East African countries. Key measures will include the adoption of smart, advanced technologies—tools and equipment—an increase in security personnel, and the appointment of security liaison officers in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. Stakeholders, including fisherfolk…
SHAURI YAKO VILLAGE, Koru, September 17th – Shock and grief have engulfed Nyando Mixed Secondary School and the surrounding community following the tragic death of a male Form Three student, whose body was discovered this morning at 3 am. The victim, Washington Omondi Opuka, age 17, known as Apu, was fatally stabbed multiple times by…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September – In a historic move set to redefine the landscape of Kenyan football, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and gaming firm SportPesa have officially launched the SportPesa League season for 2025/26. The season which is slated to begin on September 20th, will see a monumental increase in prize money, designed to elevate…
“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…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 15th –Kisumu County Small Business Owners have voiced strong opposition to the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024, currently up for discussion in the Senate, expressing concerns over excessive regulations affecting their industry. Sponsored by nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, the Bill aims to impose stricter controls on the production, sale, advertisement, and…
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…
This image made a fake video featuring former US President Barack Obama shows elements of facial mapping used in technology that lets anyone make videos of a real person appearing to say what they’ve never said. (Photo/AP Images) Abbas Yazdinejad, University of Toronto and Jude Kong, University of Toronto Imagine receiving a robocall, but instead…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 15th-Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson spearheaded a significant clean-up operation in the Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday night, mobilising the county’s Green Army to continue their vital efforts in maintaining the city’s cleanliness. He expressed his gratitude to the over 4,000 Green Army personnel who work in shifts across various city sections,…