Voters in Nandi County propose better remuneration of civil servants in Kenya to make politics less attractive, retain talent
Residents, who included business community, teachers and other public servants, argued that competitive salaries and benefits would facilitate restoration of the appeal of professional careers in government by pushing back on the perception that holding elective office is the surest path to financial prosperity and influence.
At least 180 people die in Colombia, some 3,400 others missing and 1,600 homes destroyed after earthquake
Search and rescue efforts resumed on Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake left over 3,400 missing, with many trapped under the debris. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizalez said at least 179 people had died in those...
Why US President signed executive order that reduces number of childhood vaccines from 18 to 11
Karl Jablonowski, CHD’s senior research scientist, said the “real shakeup” comes from aligning US childhood vaccination policy with the findings of the HHS report and “placing it’s upkeep with Kennedy, through the HHS Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines.”
Reign of terror turns Homa Bay into electoral violence flashpoint to fend off popular Linda Mwananchi Movement
Although Homa Bay County remains relatively peaceful, heightened political activities have sparked violence in parts of the county ahead of popular Linda Mwananchi Movement tour next weekend. One such incident was last weekend when youths engaged in fights during a political gathering in Kanyadhiang in Karachuonyo constituency. At the meeting,...
Stanbic Holdings posts $50.9 million half-year profit the CEO attributes to resilience and disciplined execution
Chief Executive Officer Joshua Oigara said the results demonstrate the bank’s resilience and disciplined execution despite a challenging operating environment characterised by global and domestic uncertainties.
Uganda veteran opposition leader Olara Otunnu lines up to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Backed by Uganda, Olara Otunnu is travelling in New York “to meet delegations and engage in interactive dialogue” with the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council, said Adonia Ayebare, Uganda’s permanent representative to the UN.
Hundreds of Ghana’s Ga ethnic community assembled in capital Accra to celebrate annual Homowo festival
To restore harmony in their society, the Ga people offered livestock as sacrifices, prayed, and poured libations to appease the gods. One tradition that has become an integral part of the festival is the preparation of the traditional dish “kpekple,” made from maize, red palm oil, and fish, which is ceremonially sprinkled around homes.
African exporters reap early benefits 100 days since China’s zero-tariff programme came into force
The steady hum of automated production lines echoes through a Chinese-invested avocado oil processing plant in Kenya’s Athi River Export Processing Zone, where freshly harvested avocados are stored, ripened, sorted and cold-pressed into extra virgin avocado oil destined for the Chinese market. On May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff...
Gold rush: How thousands of fortune hunters transformed a sleepy hamlet in West Pokot County in north-western Kenya into thriving business hub
The presence of large and deep pits dug by miners has also heightened fears of accidents, particularly given the high population and continued mining activities into the night. The local administration further expressed concern that the growing population could attract the sale and consumption of illicit brews and other drugs, increasing the risk of accidents and insecurity.
Old is gold: How western Kenya performing arts giants dominate Zilizopendwa category at schools music festival
Congolese rhumba and French-language compositions dominated the category, with songs by African music legends including Franco Luambo Makiadi, Madilu System, Tabu Ley Rochereau and Tshala Muana featuring prominently.