Consumers pay more for tomatoes in central Kenya as traders and farmers cite impassable roads, bad weather
At Nyeri open-air market, traders say the increase has caught both vendors and customers by surprise. Jane Mwangi, a vegetable trader commonly referred to as a mama mboga (vegetable vendors), said the high prices have affected business as customers are now buying smaller quantities.
Secessionism: Mombasa Republican Council petition UN, AU and ICC over right to break away
The MRC bases its claim to coastal self-governance on historical grounds, arguing that the coastal strip which traces back to the Sultanate of Zanzibar and the British Protectorate established in 1888 was a distinct governing entity before being transferred to Kenya at independence.
Uganda President Museveni initiates ‘coup-in-progress’ as he’s sworn-in for seventh term to give son reins of power
Army Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son and presumptive heir, oversaw days-long rehearsals of the military parade that animated the inauguration of Museveni, with Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets flying noisily over official ceremonial grounds in Kampala, the Ugandan capital.
Martin Shikuku: Freedom fighter who helped write independence constitution and built house for Kenyatta but Kenya would rather honour thieves, not him
Kanu leadership that consisted of Jeremiah Nyagah, James Gichuru, Tom Mboya and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, among others, were busy soliciting for funding from the ‘Casablanca Group’ in northern Africa. The funds meant to finance the party’s the General Election in 1963 after internal self-rule, were instead diverted to personal businesses, alcohol and women.
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.
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.
Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face
West Pokot County Commissioner David Saruni who visited the scene alongside County Security officials, mining officers and local leaders on Friday, confirmed that 21 miners had been trapped underground during the collapse.
Why Tanzania’s evergreen Orchestra DDC Mlimani Park’s will outlive thuggish Genge and Bongo Flava music genres
Juwata was owned by the state and the musicians earned salaries to promote ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ujamaa (socialism) ideologies.
Nairobi music fans can finally break the monotony of remixes as Kenya-based Lingala artist Zeget launches 7-track album
Royaumz Band is a resident band at 1824 in Madaraka Shopping Centre. It performs there every Tuesday. It also performs at Pyasa Lounge Donholm on Thursdays and Sundays and Club Kuche at Nyayo Stadium every Saturday.
