Kenyan veterinarians root for intensified donkey protection to pre-empt looming species extinction
Addressing local farmers and other residents, Uriri Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner of Christine Wafula urged communities to protect donkeys from abuse and neglect, describing the animals as vital to rural livelihoods, especially in transport, farming and water distribution.
One of Africa’s oldest learning institutions, Maseno School, marked 120 years with plans to raise student population to 5,000
During the cerebration, a Ksh2 billion ($15.5 million) school redevelopment masterplan was unveiled to upgrade the ageing infrastructure.
Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month
Mohamed Salum, director general of the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation, urged operators to acquire larger areas to accommodate growing throughput.
‘Ghost of the forest’ returns to Mnt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy as push to raise number s of rare antelope intensifies
Located on the misty slopes of Kenya’s highest mountain, Mount Kenya, and on the edge of the forest, the 1,250-acre Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in the Nanyuki area has been restoring the survival instincts of zoo-bred bongos
How stolen moments, secret letters and constant fear of forbidden love inspired Bob Marley’s ‘No woman, No Cry’ song
Sarah was crying, her hands pressed to her mouth. She’d obviously recognised the song’s true meaning the moment she heard it in this context, surrounded by thousands of people singing words that Bob had first whispered to her under starlight.
Aggressive Kiambu women defy cultural inhibitions and join scramble for Kenya’s money-spinning funeral industry
Njoki says one of the biggest challenges funeral service providers face in Kiambu is limited cold storage capacity at the Kiambu Hospital Mortuary.
Kenya puts its airports, seaports and other entry points on high alert over hantavirus outbreak
Konya’s ministry of health confirmed that there are no reported cases in Kenya, with surveillance intensified at all points of entry, including airports and seaports.
South Africa acknowledges migration threats to job security but denies xenophobic accusations
DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola has engaged counterparts from several African countries, including Ghana and Nigeria, to brief them on developments and reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to protecting the rights of all people living in the country, said the department.
Day Bob Marley taught airport security f ‘the most powerful response to injustice is not resistance but dignity that refuses to bend’
As Bob stepped forward in the security line, an officer raised his hand, not hurried, not aggressive, just firm enough to stop momentum. Sir, step aside. Bob paused.
Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County
Area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Oliver Arika, who visited the scene, confirmed that leaders from the area led by Speaker George Okode, have already mobilised resources to commence rescue of the three miners.
