A functional electoral democracy is not simply about voting; it is about the structures, laws, and systems that ensure elections are free, fair, and representative of the will of the people. KISUMU, Kenya, September 22nd –As Kenya moves closer to the 2027 general election, there is renewed attention on the country’s electoral landscape. While political…
Concerted Stakeholders’ Efforts Yield Positive Results as Sondu Region Experiences Peace, Trade, and Calls for a Permanent Resolution KISUMU, Kenya, September 2025– The national celebrations for the 2025 International Day of Peace erupted with pomp and colour in Kisumu on Sunday, serving as a powerful testament to the hard-won tranquillity now defining the once-volatile borders…
MOMBASA, Kenya, September,2025 – In a landmark moment for East African maritime trade, the Port of Mombasa recently welcomed the MV Grande Shanghai, a state-of-the-art ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), on her historic maiden call. The 220-meter vessel, owned by the Grimaldi Group, is a pioneer of the seas. As the first of…
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…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 19th –In a significant event aimed at empowering women, ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga, alongside other ODM women leaders, led over 2,000 women from the Sigand Nyinam Initiative at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium Mamboleo in Kisumu on Friday, September 19th. Each participant received Sh 5,000 from President William Ruto,…
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…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 19th –Dr Ali Said Matano has called for urgent and concerted efforts aimed at preserving Lake Victoria’s ecosystem. The Blue Economy Advisor to Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o, warned that the lakes are dying unless issues such as pollution, siltation and related activities are tackled early enough. Speaking at the just-concluded inaugural…
Key Facts About the Mara River Length: 395 km Origin: Mau Forest, Kenya Flows Through: Maasai Mara (Kenya), and Serengeti (Tanzania) Ends in Lake Victoria Major Threats: Deforestation, climate change, pollution, sand harvesting, and poor farming practices. Trans Boundary Significance: Shared between Kenya and Tanzania; supports wildlife, tourism, and local agriculture. BUTIAMA, Tanzania, September, 2025…