Busia got talent: Harambee Star’s mother praises son Boniface Muchiri’s never-say-die spirit and outstanding display

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.

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‘Kenya turns to home-grown scientific research that’s rooted in local realities but universally competitive’

‘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.

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FEASSA president places Kakamega in line to host future editions of East African school games again

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.

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Health minister tells former deputy president era of ‘one community is more important than others’ is gone

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.

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Research: Uniquely Kenyan ‘nyama choma’ tradition and ancient butcheries date back 2.9 million years at Nyayanga in Homa Peninsula on Lake Victoria

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.

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Founder of Benchmark Solutions Ltd in Kenyan Laura Akunga elected treasurer of African business body

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.

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KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation

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.

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Attorney general urges couples in Kenya in customary marriages to register unions

Attorney general urges couples in Kenya in customary marriages to register unions

The outreach programme was graced by several leaders, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga and Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili.

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Minister: Plans on course to build Kenya’s first nuclear plant in Siaya to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity

On the proposed privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Wandayi told the Senate Committee that the ministry has already tabled the proposal before a joint committee of the National Assembly on Energy and Privatisation.

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Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund

Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund

Isiolo County Executive Member for Tourism Lawrence Mwongela said the counties would come up with legislation that would ensure community wildlife conservation was well streamlined. Mwongela said Isiolo county assembly had enacted community conservancy law adding the tourism and wildlife management bill was pending in the house for passage.

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