ABUJA, Nigeria, June 26th,– In a compelling call to action for Africa’s business and technology sectors, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has projected that the continent’s digital market will surpass a staggering $712 billion by 2035. This revelation, announced by AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, signals a seismic shift in Africa’s economic landscape—one…
KISUMU, Kenya-In a rare departure from the history of unrest, Kisumu City and its satellite towns gave the nationwide commemoration of the first anniversary of Gen Z’s protests a wide berth. The lakeside county has been the epicentre of kimbikimbis (demonstrations), in agitating human rights reforms since 1966 when the first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga…
Governor Nyong’o hosts UN delegation, unveils plans for green housing, slum upgrades, and lakeside development KISUMU, Kenya – Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o held high-level talks with a UN-Habitat delegation led by Ms Beryl Khanyile, Head of the Kenya Country Programme, to strengthen collaboration on urban development and affordable housing initiatives in the county. The…
KONDELE, Kisumu –A nonprofit organisation has partnered with the national police service in the Nyanza region to provide the required logistics for victims of gender based violence and child abuse. For a start Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) donated assorted items for use in safe houses. The same were given out at the Kondele police…
NAIROBI, Kenya -The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged journalists to uphold ethical standards and prioritise safety while covering maandamano (demonstrations) marking the first anniversary of the Gen Z uprising on June 25. In a statement issued Tuesday, MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo emphasised adherence to the Code of Conduct for Media Practice,…
ABUJA, Nigeria,June 24,- As the countdown to the 2027 General Elections begins, Kenya is once again witnessing a familiar rise in political tension among the political elites. For a country that has come a long way in democratization, this is a critical moment—one that will either strengthen our democratic ideals or expose the deep fractures…
KISUMU, Kenya – In a historic move set to reshape Kenya’s healthcare landscape, Kisumu County has signed a groundbreaking partnership with Yunigen Pharmaceuticals to package locally and eventually manufacture sickle cell disease (SCD) medications. This will also position the lakeside city as a continental hub for hematology treatment and research. During the Memorandum of Understanding…
KISUMU, Kenya- The Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) show to be held in Kisumu is expected to attract about 150 exhibitors. The ASK Chairman George Ong’udi yesterday confirmed that some 93 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in the annual event. Speaking after a meeting with the Nyanza regional commissioner Flora Mworoa, Ong’udi said all…
KISUMU, Kenya – Human rights activists in Kisumu have called for peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday, June 25, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Gen Z-led uprising against the 2024 Finance Bill and the high cost of living. Citing Articles 1 and 3 of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, the organizers urged residents especially the youth to…
MERU, Kenya -As the clock ticks towards marking the first anniversary of the Gen Z uprising on Wednesday, June 25th, and the heightened political tensions in parts of the country, President William Ruto has told off his critics, saying that he is firmly sitting on the saddle, busy fulfilling the development pledges he made to…