Busia got talent: Harambee Star’s mother praises son Boniface Muchiri’s never-say-die spirit and outstanding display
At the centre of interest a son born and brought up in Busia, one of the five counties in western Kenya that have contributed directly and indirectly more than 90 per cent of current Kenyan team that has shocked Africa’s football powerhouses like Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Angola and Zambia.
‘Kenya turns to home-grown scientific research that’s rooted in local realities but universally competitive’
Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak commended the strategic partnership between the National Research Fund, Egerton University, and the Nakuru County government among other partners as an exceptional demonstration yielding tangible results for our nation.
Released from prison in neighbouring Sudan, South Sudanese exiles feel lost when they return home
As a young man in the mid-1980s, Daud Mahmoud Abdullah left his home in Aweil in South Sudan and headed north. It was a time of war. South Sudan was still part of Sudan and was fighting for independence, in a conflict that would claim about two million lives. He...
FEASSA president places Kakamega in line to host future editions of East African school games again
Due to the good reception, Mugisha said that Kakamega County will be considered to host other editions of FEASSA games if fans will behave well during this year’s edition.
Health minister tells former deputy president era of ‘one community is more important than others’ is gone
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also alleged that President Ruto met with senior Al-Shabaab militants during a visit to Mandera, remarks that have been widely condemned by top government officials, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
Research: Uniquely Kenyan ‘nyama choma’ tradition and ancient butcheries date back 2.9 million years at Nyayanga in Homa Peninsula on Lake Victoria
Homo sapiens did not arise until much later, around 300,000 years ago. But the knack for seeking out the best raw materials to make simple technology dates back nearly three million years.
Founder of Benchmark Solutions Ltd in Kenyan Laura Akunga elected treasurer of African business body
CONWOBAA has been designed to facilitate trade for women entrepreneurs through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), helping members of the WBAs access cross-border trade opportunities and build sustainable businesses.
Jobless Ethiopian youth risk kidnappings, death in Middle East leaving behind distraught families
More than 1.1 million Ethiopians were classified as migrants who left their home country and were living abroad in 2024, up from about 200,000 recorded in 2010, according to United Nations figures.
KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation
The new fees will see East African Community (EAC) citizens pay Ksh1,500 from the current Ksh860 to gain access into Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park.
Uganda invests in large-scale mining in Busia district after discovery of gold valued at $12 trillion
The discovery of gold valued at approximately $12 trillion, positions Uganda as a potential major player in the global gold market. The deposits are primarily located in the Karamoja region, which has historically been underdeveloped.
