Kaimosi, Luanda towns in Vihiga set for upgrade to municipalities as governor calls for professionalism
Speaking during the handover ceremony of the ad hoc committee on the proposed upgrade of Luanda and Kaimosi to municipalities, Dr Otichillo stressed that professionalism remains the cornerstone of institutional success and sustainable development.
Africa gears up for second climate summit in Addis Ababa as world grapples rising sea levels, desertification
The second Africa climate summit (ACS2) comes after the inaugural of the Nairobi 2023 Summit (ACS1) and is meant to position Africa as a leader and solutions provider in matters climate change, where by building on the momentum of (ACS1).
Somali capital Mogadishu is one of cities urbanising rapidly but weak state and clan politics leave its displaced in limbo
Clan dynamics are a particular complication. Mogadishu is dominated by powerful major clans, especially the Hawiye. The majority of IDPs, however, are from marginalised so-called minority groups, including farm-based Bantu people.
Dumping the spear for the pen: Kenya’s Maasai people embraces school after years resistance
Tabitha Lesaloi, a mother of three, and an employee of Narok County government admitted that education among the Maa community is a challenge since the society gave precedence to traditions and norms.
President Museveni allows deported migrants from US to go to Uganda, but should not have criminal records
Uganda has had challenges with the US after lawmakers passed an anti-homosexuality bill in 2023 that punishes consensual same-sex conduct with penalties including life imprisonment. Washington threatened consequences and the World Bank withheld some funding.
From affordable housing to luxury dormitories: Ruto okays $1.2m hostel at Kivaywa Boys High School in Kakamega
School Principal Lichuma Lewis lauded the Affordable Housing Programme by the president for the initiative he said will immensely improve the school’s accommodation facilities.
Scientists place African giraffes into four major genetic ‘tribes’ that face unique survival threats
Northern giraffes – whose range includes parts of Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Central African Republic – face threats from political instability and poaching. Masai giraffes in Kenya and Tanzania face pressure from habitat loss as open savannas are converted to cattle pastures and fields.
Students in northern Kenya at risk of crocodile, hippo attacks as world’s largest desert lake burst banks
Since 2018 when the lake’s water level began rising, students population has fallen from 400 to 150 at El Molo Bay Primary School.
Privatisation: Government declares redundant thousands of workers in state-owned sugar factories in western Kenya
In a communication to the managing directors of Chemelil, Muhoroni, Nzoia and South Nyanza Sugar companies, the Principal Secretary for Agriculture Paul Ronoh instructed the issuance of termination notices to employees under redundancy.
Visionary British colonialism: When we talk about East African federation, just bare in mind no foreigner gives free service
The new East African universities immediately became affiliated to the University of London. From that time, all degrees obtained by students of Makerere University College, Royal University College, Nairobi and University College, Dar-es-Salaam were granted by the Federal University of East Africa 1963-1970. In 1970 the University of East Africa was dissolved.
