NAIROBI, Kenya July 23 –When former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua repeatedly proclaims that the Kikuyu are inherently more enterprising than communities like the Luo, he is not just expressing opinion — he is perpetuating a dangerous myth. It is a myth crafted over decades to justify and conceal the systematic economic and infrastructural marginalisation of…
KISUMU, Kenya July 23 –Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has reiterated his administration’s commitment to justice, equity, and community resilience, emphasising the need to address the rising cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the county. Addressing judicial officers during the Kisumu Court Users Committee meeting, Nyong’o highlighted the urgent need for collective action…
KISUMU, Kenya, July 22 – Participants in the Uhai Lake Forum held in Kisumu have called on the government to urgently employ and deploy land officers to help vulnerable members of the community address issues related to land rights, succession, and inheritance. The call follows a growing outcry from families affected by land injustices, with…
Nairobi Water reports record revenue of Sh11.7 billion, but unpaid bills and restricted meter access remain key challenges. NAIROBI, Kenya July 21 –Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for penalties against residents who deny meter readers access to their water meters, as the county seeks to curb revenue losses from unread meters. Appearing before the…
KIPSOMBA WARD, Uasin Gishu July 22 – Beekeeping is gaining momentum in Uasin Gishu County as farmers turn to alternative sources of income amid shifting agricultural priorities. More than 10,000 farmers have already embraced crop diversification, moving away from maize to engage in modern commercial ventures including high-value crops and apiculture. The shift comes amid…
NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 –The National Assembly will move forward with consideration of the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025, despite a request by its sponsor, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, to halt the process amid public backlash. The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi conveyed Khalwale’s withdrawal request on March 7, citing intense opposition from boda boda…
ELDORET, Uasin Gishu July 22 –The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has successfully concluded a series of policy awareness forums across Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties. The initiative, part of the third phase of the Supporting Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (SEED) programme under the Investing in Young…
OLD TRAFFORD, Manchester, July 21 –After a protracted football transfer, Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo has finally joined Manchester United. As one of the Red Devils marquee summer signings, the right-wing forward signed a contract for a fee of £71 million lasting until 2030 with an option for additional years. The 26-year-old former Brentford player brings to…
Blurb: Advocate for Better Governance and Democracy in Africa KISUMU, Kenya July 21 –At independence, Kenya was a tapestry of hope, woven tightly with threads of unity, patriotism, and shared destiny. We were one nation — borderless in our hearts, tribal only in culture but not in politics. Kenyans stood together, bound by the collective…
MAMBOLEO ASK SHOWGROUND, Kisumu. July -Officials have concluded that this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K.). Kisumu regional show was a major success. National Show Chairman George Ong’udi said at the close of the event over the weekend that a total of 70 exhibitors were at the show compared to last year’s 47 exhibitors. Ong’udi…