Betika partners with Sports Journalists Association of Kenya to honour coaches
Speaking during the event, Betika President James Waindi underlined the importance of celebrating coaches, noting that, while players often receive accolades for their performances, the hard work and dedication of their mentors behind the scenes, remain largely unseen.
Suicide dubbed ‘silent epidemic’ in central Kenya, where men are the most likely to end own lives
Some 726,000 people globally commit suicide every year, according to World Health Organization official statistics. Many more people make suicide attempts but every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and even the whole world. Last year alone, suicide was cited as the third leading cause of death among people aged between 15-19 years worldwide.
Special Climate Envoy of President of Kenya lobbies Russia to support Africa’s quest for climate justice
During the visit, Mohamed held talks with Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues, Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Mikhail Bogdanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Middle East and Africa.
Nandi County Deputy Governor proposes monetisation of artefacts made by local women
Dr Mitei suggested that if more women find their way to leadership positions then a more accommodative society will be established where everyone’s voice will be heard.
Body of Kenyan officer killed by gangs in Haiti on UN peace mission retuned home for burial
A contingent of around 800 Kenyan police is leading the mission that includes soldiers and police from countries such as Jamaica, Guatemala and El Salvador who are working alongside Haiti’s National Police.
Kenya, two other African countries launch two-year drive to reduce agrochemicals use, raise farm yields as they target EU markets
CABI is leading key partners in implementing the project to address outbreaks of endemic pests, invasion by non-native pests, depletion of nutrient, and soil becoming less suppressive resulting in the majority of soil-borne pathogens.
Kenya’s envoy to UNEP heaps praise on East African nation’s most dominant Mulembe culture
Others present were the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Sports, Culture, Gender and Social Services Josephine Achieng, Chief Officers Everlyn Kakai (Economic Planning) Gladys Kamuren (Gender and Social Services), Alice Abuki (External Resource Mobilisation), Kivumbini Member of County Assembly Neto Sakwa and his Olkaria counterpart Peter Palanga.
Kenya’s plan to turn prehistoric sites into museums takes shape as presidential taskforce visits Cradle of Humankind in Turkana
The taskforce team leader, Major Josphat Miguna of the KDF, reassured of their commitment to the project until its completion. NMK scientist, Samuel Muteti, said the survey assessment would determine how to link many other prehistoric sites in the country to the museum and science park.
Donkey numbers in Kenya rebound following government ban that led to slaughterhouses closure
Kibaara urged county governments to conduct regular meat inspections to prevent the illegal sale of donkey meat in butcheries noting that donkeys play a crucial economic impact to grassroots communities.
Turkana First Lady: Kenya needs to retool of politics to empower women in nomadic communities
Ekai Nabenyo, Director of Legal Services, highlighted the legal aspects of gender disparities, emphasising the importance of recognising gender identity, enforcing laws against domestic abuse and protecting workplace rights to advance women’s rights and gender equality.
