AUC LEADERSHIP DEBATE 2024 EDITION
Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia, inaugurated its new president following last month’s election, which strengthened its quest for international recognition. This event occurred just a day after Somalia and Ethiopia reached an agreement in Turkey to engage in “technical talks” regarding a dispute arising from a deal between Somaliland and Ethiopia. As the sixth […]
A silent but alarming crisis is unfolding at the Kiryandongo refugee camp in Uganda. The worsening mental health of refugees, exacerbated by harsh living conditions and past traumas, has led to a troubling rise in suicides. According to a United Nations survey, 41 suicides were recorded between January and October 2024, along with over 130 […]
Cameroon has become the first foreign buyer of petroleum from the Dangote refinery. The first export of 60,000 tonnes of refined petroleum went to Neptune Oil, a major distributor and retailer in Central Africa. The company said it was working with the refiner to establish ‘a reliable supply chain that will help stabilize fuel prices […]
After years of struggle with inconsistent water supply caused by frequent electricity outages and financial constraints, residents of Maralal have welcomed the commissioning of the rehabilitated and solarized Maralal Water Treatment Plant. Supported by USAID through the Feed the Future initiative, this project marks a major step toward addressing the chronic water challenges in the […]
President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Wildlife Service for embracing the digitization of services and increasing its revenues substantially. The President said the institution is now able to cover up to 87 percent of its budget. Ruto noted that this has enhanced service delivery, including enabling KWS to acquire 98 vehicles that will help […]
The government has launched an aerial application of bird repellents to control the quelea bird menace devastating wheat and barley farms. This innovative solution seeks to protect crops, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance food security amid significant losses caused by the infestation. Speaking at the launch, in Mau Narok, Narok County, Dr Paul Ronoh, Principal […]
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya’s six Regional Economic Blocs to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors. The agreement, unveiled at the 6th Jumuiya Agribusiness and Blue Economy Investment Conference (JABEIC) in Voi, Taita Taveta County, marks a critical step in unlocking Kenya’s […]
This year’s great Chepsaita Marathon dubbed run for Education is expected to give back to needy students to the tune of KSH 10,000,000 in ten schools. Speaking at Chepkemel Chepsaita during a press briefing on preparedness of the event, the patron of the marathon who doubles as President William Ruto’s personal assistant Farouk Kibet said […]
Governor Simba Arati found himself in the hot seat during a session of the Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee yesterday, where discussions centered on Kisii County’s low development expenditure for the 2022/2023 financial year. The governor played the sympathy card during the session, alleging that Senator Richard Onyonka’s stern approach toward him was rooted […]
