Findings of hand and foot fossils in Turkana reinforce past discoveries that make Kenya cradle of mankind
Some of these species crossed paths, literally. A study published last year showed that Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus left intersecting trackways of footprints in what had been a muddy lakeshore at Koobi Fora. The discovery raised intriguing questions about the relationship between the two species and any competition for resources.
Raila funeral: Transport, hotel industries dealing with surge in demand as Kenya Airways and PSVs report full booking
National carrier Kenya Airways has announced additional flights and aircraft upgrades on its Kisumu route to cope with an unprecedented surge in passengers travelling to the lakeside city for the final farewell for former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Road transport has equally witnessed a similar surge in demand with...
Arrival of Raila Odinga’s remains in Kisumu grounds the busy lakeside city as mourners stampede to view body
Members of the Luo Council of Elders, clad in traditional regalia and carrying flywhisks were also on standby to perform cultural rites of welcoming home the region’s most revered son. The stadium is awash with orange colour as thousands of mourners clad in orange outfits continue streaming in, many carrying portraits of the former prime minister and waving placards.
Heavy security mounted in Kisumu city as thousands mourners turn out to mourn Kenya’s former Odinga prime minister
Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida, had appealed during the service for Kenyans to mourn peacefully. His brother, Oburu, called on mourners not to give police any reason to use teargas or force.
Kisumu port revival sees cargo haulage rise from 127,000 tonnes in 2023 to 400,000 tonnes this year
Speaking during the reception of a new vessel, Mv Mpungu at the port, Makau said the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) remains committed to sustaining the growth momentum through continued investment in infrastructure to attract more vessels and enhance efficiency.
Luo Council of Elders plead with state and Raila funeral committee to let them to perform cultural rites
According to the programme by funeral committee chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, public viewing at Kisumu Show Ground would end at 3pm on Saturday and the body moved to Bondo 60km away by road.
Malindi environment and land court upholds tribunal cancellation of Lamu Coal Plant Licence
Speaking immediately after the landmark ruling, representatives of the environmental advocacy groups, hailed the ruling as a major victory for the people of Lamu and a milestone in Kenya’s climate justice movement.
Stampede at state funeral for Kenya’s iconic revolutionary Raila Odinga injures scores of mourners
Thousands of mourners waved white handkerchiefs and danced at the venue, which was bedecked with large banners with Odinga’s portrait. Others blew whistles and vuvuzelas in honour of the man they referred to as “Baba” (“Father” in Kiswahili).
Evidence from refugee camps in Kenya and UK qualify ‘black markets’ symbolise resistance to oppression and subjugation
I witnessed the same thing in my research on how economies emerge and grow in refugee camps, conducted in Kakuma in Kenya. People in search of safety – from war, persecution, disaster or hunger – end up in camps with inadequate services and poor opportunities.