Monthly Archives: February, 2024

Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation Gains Momentum in Nakuru and BaringoKenyan Refugee Girl Surpasses Educational Goals, Sets New Record

NAKURU, Kenya — Wendo Aszed, a 34-year-old activist, has been at the forefront of the battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) for over a decade, working tirelessly across Nakuru and Baringo Counties to eradicate this harmful practice. Aszed's d...

Burkina Faso Farmer Advocates for Sorghum and Millet Over Corn for Food SovereigntyEthiopia Advances in Connectivity with Support from International Telecommunication UnionSevere Blood Shortage...

KOMSILGA — In a recent panel discussion on agroecology held in Komsilga, Burkina Faso, local farmer and breeder Saïdou Ouédraogo voiced strong opposition to the reliance on corn for achieving food sovereignty in the region. According to Burkina Inf...

Nyeri Poised to Become World’s Scouting City with New Partnership

NYERI — The County Government of Nyeri and the Kenya Scouts Association are nearing the completion of discussions to designate Nyeri as the Scouting City of the World, a move that celebrates the city's historical significance to the global scouting mo...

Kirinyaga County Unveils New Dispensary to Boost Healthcare Access

KIRINYAGA, Kenya — Over 4,000 residents of Karumandi Ward in Kirinyaga County celebrated the opening of a new dispensary, aimed at providing affordable and quality healthcare services within their community. The Mucagara Dispensary, inaugurated by Gov...

Ugunja Constituency Allocates Sh 27 Million in Bursaries for Local Students

UGUNJA, Kenya — The Ugunja Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has announced the allocation of over Sh. 27 million to assist more than 3,900 students in their educational endeavors. This significant financial support is aimed at subsidizing the educat...

Nairobi Hosts Stakeholders Meeting on Gender-Based Violence Protection Centers

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Gender, Culture, The Art and Heritage convened a Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on the Establishment of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Protection Centers on February 23, 2024, at the Dusit Princes Hotel Residences in W...

UNEP to Host Sixth Environment Assembly in Nairobi to Combat Triple Planetary Crisis

NAIROBI — The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is gearing up to host the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) from 26 February to 1 March at its headquarters in Nairobi. This year's assembly arrives at a pivotal moment, as the...

Nandi Hills Officials Advocate for Enhanced Educational Support and Community Involvement

NANDI HILLS — Felix Koskei, the Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, has urged parents in Nandi County to prioritize the education of their children, describing it as the greatest investment they can make. Speaking at Lel Wak High School in Nand...

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China’s NCPA to Present Mozart Opera “Le Nozze di Figaro”

Beijing: A Chinese adaptation of "Le Nozze di Figaro," one of the most famous operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will be performed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) from July 15 to 20. According to Namibia Press Agency, the opera ...
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Russia Downs 6 Ukrainian Drones Targeting Moscow

Moscow: Russian air defense forces shot down six Ukrainian drones attempting to attack Moscow on Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Specialists from emergency services are working at the crash sites of the debris, Sobyanin wrote in his Telegra...

Ongwediva Raises Over N.dollars 1.6 Million for OATF

Ongwediva: The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) has raised over N.dollars 1.6 million during a fundraising gala dinner held on Saturday in Ongwediva. According to Namibia Press Agency, the highest pledges were placed by First National Bank of Nami...

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