KISUMU, Kenya July 12— Kisumu County Member of Parliament Ruth Odinga has taken a bold stand against the escalating crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide,by unveiling a sweeping grassroots initiative that positions Generation Z at the heart of the movement. Dubbed “Gen Z Against GBV,” the campaign aims to mobilize college and university students…
KISUMU, Kenya July 11 –Authorities in Kisumu County have issued a comprehensive quarantine notice in response to a confirmed outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. In a formal directive addressed to the Kisumu County Commissioner, the County Veterinary Officer, Dr. Treza Opiyo, announced strict measures to…
TIMES TOWER, Nairobi –Despite economic challenges, the Kenya Revenue Authority has collected Sh 2.571 trillion in the 2024/2025 financial year exceeding it’s target of Sh 2.555 trillion. This milestone reflects not just fiscal discipline but the resilience and commitment of Kenyan taxpayers. In a press statement released on July 10th, KRA revealed that the collection…
MOI STADIUM, Kisumu July 11 –Kisumu’s Moi Stadium is poised for a significant transformation as a multi-million shilling upgrading project is set to kick off with a ground-breaking ceremony scheduled for this month. The ambitious initiative, announced by President William Ruto, has been allocated Shs 800 million to enhance the facility. A team of engineers…
The report identifies several dangerous impacts of climate change, including glacier melting that may awaken ancient pathogens and floods that could release hazardous chemicals into the environment. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning in its Frontiers 2025 Report, highlighting the escalating health risks older persons face…
NAIROBI, Kenya -Two top Kenyan athletes, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, have been awarded Shs 5 million each by the government in recognition of their historic performances in the Prefontaine Classic, Eugene -Oregon. The two athletes broke the world records in the women’s 1,500m and 5000m events. Faith clocked (3.48.68) and Chebet (13.58.06) Chebet for…
The condemnation of the “We are all Kikuyus” hashtag by some residents of Kisumu highlights Kenya’s ongoing struggles with ethnic tensions and political rhetoric. The hashtag, which may have been intended as a message of unity, has instead been perceived by critics as provocative. KISUMU, Kenya July 9 –A section of youths in Kisumu has…
CITY HALL, Kisumu July 9-Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o today welcomed Ambassador Marc Dillard, the outgoing U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, who paid a courtesy call at City Hall as he prepares to conclude his tour of duty in Kenya. During the meeting, Governor Nyong’o reaffirmed Kisumu’s commitment to ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, noting the valuable support…
BOMET, Kenya July 9 –When Naomi Chepkorir, a 68-year-old grandmother from Bomet, began losing her sight, it wasn’t dramatic. First, the letters in her Bible blurred. Then came the stumbles in her kitchen, the missed steps on the garden path. Eventually, the world faded into a fog. Naomi withdrew from her church group, stopped tending…
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – Kenya’s former Premier Raila Odinga has issued an appeal for national dialogue, aimed at addressing growing political and economic issues bedevilling the country. Speaking on the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba – a significant moment in Kenya’s democratic history, Mr Odinga highlighted the need for a united, intergenerational conversation to…