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…
KISUMU, Kenya, September –Sun King Kenya has opened its first Customer Experience Centre in the lakeside city of Kisumu. The facility is expected to bring clean, reliable energy solutions closer to customers living in the greater Western Kenya. The centre is Sun King’s second Customer Experience Centre in Kenya, complementing its nationwide network of 163…
KISUMU, Kenya, September-As electricity prices continue to soar and economic pressures tighten across the country, thousands of Kenyan households are embracing alternative energy sources to power their homes, cook, and meet it’s other demands. From solar to LPG and energy-saving stoves, which are more affordable, many are shifting to the off-grid solar power technology as…
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…
