African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have strongly condemned the coup attempt in Niger.In a statement issued today, the chairperson strongly condemned the attempt by certain…
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Human Capital Entry Point to Sustaining Dev’t, Addressing Inclusivity, Says DPM & FM Demeke
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said that human development is the entry point to sustaining development and properly addressing inclusivity agenda.Speaking at a high-level panel discussion that took part in “The African Huma…
Read moreAntonio Pedro Stresses “Proactive, Adaptive” Responses to Meet Emerging Challenges
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro stressed the role of ECA together with its partners in rescuing the SDGs and accelerating the implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063.The Acting Executive…
Read moreEquity Group Unveils 2022 Sustainability Report
Equity Group has launched its annual Sustainability Report for the year 2022, themed Growing Together in Trust.The report strictly adheres to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) guideline…
Read more‘Beast’ Behind Baby Sagini’s Eyes Gouging Handed 40 Years Imprisonment
A Kisii court on Monday sentenced Alex Ochogo, the main suspect in the bizarre incident that saw the gouging of the eyes of baby Junior Sagini, to 40 years in prison.Ochogo, a cousin to Sagini, was found guilty of the offence by Kisii Senior Resident …
Read moreMigori Farmer Ventures Into Pineapple Production
Pineapple farming has become a lucrative enterprise among Kenyan farmers, with the majority of counties joining the traditional growing of the crop.For the longest period of time, the Coastal regions, notably Kilifi, Taita Taveta, and Kwale, have been…
Read moreGovernment Pledges Timely Elderly Fund Disbursement
Social Protection Principal Secretary Joseph Motari has pledged timely disbursement of funds meant for the elderly under the Inua Jamii Programme.He was speaking in Kiambu during the launch of the release of the last backlog of funds totaling Sh8.3 bi…
Read moreLaikipia North Security Recovers Firearms Linked To Crimes
Following Multi-agency security operations in Laikipia North Sub County to flush out bandits, authorities have recovered a gun believed to have been used to commit crimes in the area.Laikipia County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri confirmed the incident, …
Read moreFKF Signs Deal With Machakos For Football Technical Center
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has inked a deal with the Machakos County Government to put up a national football technical centre in the area.FKF President Nick Mwendwa said the project, funded by FIFA at a cost of 4.5 million dollars, aims to b…
Read moreHamhola praises Paralympic achievements, sets sights on 2024 games
Award-winning national coach, Letu Hamhola, said he is happy with Namibia’s Paralympic athletes’ achievements at the recently concluded World Para Athletic Championships in Paris, France, but more still needs to be done.Hamhola, a senior sports officer…
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