Why discipline, time management and sociality became critical ingredients of success in Uganda’s pioneer institutions of higher learning
Discipline is critical because without it we cannot set and achieve goals, develop good habits, overcome challenges, improve time management, and enhance family and community growth and development. In a sentence, we cannot be successful.
TV journalist’s body flown to Nairobi as his death by suicide adds to worrying numbers in central Kenya
The journalist’s body was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Sonko Rescue Team, a service run by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, which facilitated the entire process of moving Mbugua’s remains from Mombasa to Nairobi.
Home ownership: Mushroom farm in Kenya grows fungi on industrial scale to make affordable building materials
Building a one-bedroom unit in Nairobi using materials such as brick, timber and tin sheets typically costs up to 150,000 Kenyan shillings (about $1,000), for a simple structure, and the figure can double depending on the quality of finishes, according to estimates from builders.
Bereft of financial support, ingenious students in Kenyan universities develop coping mechanisms to overcome odds
Under the new funding model introduced in May 2024, students are now expected to seek scholarships, loans, and household contributions, with allocations based on financial need – ranging from 30 to 70 per cent. However, not all students benefit equally. While some find the model manageable, those from low-income backgrounds continue to face hardship due to limited family support.
Inside toxic lesbian marriages and domestic violence: How push to vault from same-sex fomented jealousy and fire captain’s death
On February 17, 2025, home security footage captured a horrifying scene. Becky, bleeding from multiple stab wounds, ran across the patio while Yolanda allegedly chased her with a knife.
WHO director: Bill Gates has bragged about making $550m from vaccines for Covid-19, which he ‘and others now admit was not a dangerous virus’
Dore pointed out that a previous WHO director, Margaret Chan, admitted to begging donors for money, which she said was spent on projects highly linked to their preferences. “Bill Gates basically is the biggest funder to the WHO and he basically dictates what they do, and it basically comes down to what’s going to pad his bottom-line,” Dore said.
Misango Hills Shrine: Kakamega County plans to create snake-park in oracular ecosystem to drive tourism
Early this year, Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa announced plans to roll out a Bullfighting Premier League starting 2026, with the winner set to walk away with Ksh200, 000, as part of the county’s broader strategy to promote local culture and grow the sports tourism sector.
Kenya Hospices criticises health scheme for discrimination against patients with terminal diseases
Speaking during the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 celebrations held at Embu Level Five Hospital on Wednesday, KEHPCA Director David Musyoki said SHA being the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) body in the country should guarantee full coverage for critical patients whether inpatient or under home-based care.
Kwikbet, quick win: How Kenya’s new gaming platform has kicked off a goldrush in choppy waters
The latest entrant in the gaming industry is Kwikbet – a home-grown company directors say combines skill, thrill and timing that gives players a unique experience unlike others. Players win awards in seconds, minutes or hours, depending on time and investment targets.
Revealed: How US banned healthcare workers from reporting Covid vaccine side-effects to drive up drug sales
Zowe Smith, a former medical coder for an Arizona hospital, called OSHA’s policy “especially inflammatory” and “an admission they know the vaccine is not safe and carries a risk of injury serious enough to affect one’s ability to work.”
