Kenyan football powerhouse Gor Mahia is set to engage in a friendly match against a team called ‘Nyanza Combined,’ composed of the top talents from the four counties in the larger Nyanza region. This select team emerged from the Eliud Owalo Super Cup tournament, where Homa Bay emerged victorious, defeating …
Read More »Kitui: Mulandi Champions Success with Resounding Inaugural Kiluma Cup.
By: Nicholas Wambua In a momentous gathering, Mutonguni Ward residents on Thursday celebrated not only the spirit of competition but also the unity and talent defining their community. Hon. Benjamin Mulandi, the Kitui County Assembly representative for Mutonguni Ward, successfully hosted the inaugural Kiluma Cup playoffs and finals, awarding the …
Read More »Maliza Uhalifu Operation Expands to Meru, Isiolo, and Marsabit Counties
The Maliza Uhalifu Operation is set to expand its coverage to include Meru, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties, according to Interior CS Kithure Kindiki. The decision aims to effectively dismantle bandit networks in these regions. During a strategic planning session with security teams from Rift Valley and Eastern Regions, as well …
Read More »‘Sarafina’ Playwright Mbongeni Ngema Dies in Fatal Car Accident
Mbongeni Ngema, the acclaimed writer of the iconic musical “Sarafina,” depicting student uprisings in apartheid-era Soweto, passed away at the age of 68 in a car crash on Wednesday, as announced by his family. Ngema’s death coincided with the resurgence of the 1992 film, co-developed with the legendary jazz musician …
Read More »KCSE 2023 Results Set For Mid-January Release
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that the results for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will be disclosed in the second week of January. Machogu stated that the 903,260 students who completed their final secondary school exams in November 2023 will learn their outcomes around mid-January. …
Read More »Mombasa Port Welcomes Cruise Ship MV Bolette with Over 800 Tourists, Boosting Coastal Tourism
The tourism sector along the coast experienced a significant upswing as the cruise ship MV Bolette, carrying 859 tourists, docked at the port of Mombasa on Thursday morning. This marks the sixth cruise ship to arrive at the port this season and the last one for the current season. A …
Read More »Wakenya Pamoja Sacco Registers Positive Growth
A Savings and Credit Cooperative organization for farmers in Kisii County has experienced substantial growth in its core capital, increasing from Sh600 million 12 years ago to Sh1.7 billion at present. Wakenya Pamoja Sacco Society Limited, with a membership exceeding 130,000, primarily consists of coffee and tea farmers in the …
Read More »Ethiopia Marks Africa’s Latest Sovereign Default
On Tuesday, Ethiopia officially became the third African nation to default in the past three years, as it failed to fulfill a $33 million “coupon” payment on its sole international government bond. The country, which is the second most populous in Africa, had previously announced its intention to declare formal …
Read More »Tragedy Strikes as Nazizi’s Son Jazeel Succumbs to Fatal Accident During Tanzanian Vacation
Nazizi Hirji, the renowned hip hop artist, is grieving the tragic loss of her son, Jazeel, who passed away during a Christmas vacation in Tanzania. The unfortunate incident occurred at the hotel where the family was staying, as revealed in a statement shared by Nazizi on social media. The statement …
Read More »Teso Community Transforms Lives Through TVET
The Iteso community is actively adopting Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) courses as a strategic initiative to combat high levels of poverty and unemployment. This initiative aligns with government policies and supports Vision 2030, aiming to equip youths with practical skills for self-sufficiency, in line with the ‘Buy Kenya, …
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