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).
Prosecutor in former Congo president case wants death penalty critics view as aimed at settling of scores than quest for truth
In court on Friday, General Lucien René Likulia representing the prosecution also asked, in addition to the death penalty, for a 20-year-sentence for Kabila’s alleged apologetic behaviour for war crimes and 15 years for conspiracy. The general did not elaborate on those charges or say what they refer to.
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.
Ukraine war: Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and European leaders
A source familiar with the matter said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as Trump’s national security adviser, held a conference call on Thursday with his European counterparts to discuss the options.
Putin wants Ukraine to trade Donbas, NATO membership and no Western troops for peace
The three sources close to the Kremlin said the summit in the Alaskan city of Anchorage had ushered in the best chance for peace since the war began because there had been specific discussions about Russia’s terms and Putin had shown a willingness to give ground.
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.
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.
