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Kenyan named 2024 SDG Pioneers winner by United Nations Global Compact at UNGA

Nairobi, 25 September 2024:Kenya’s Kevin Getobai of Ololo Farm and Lodge has been recognized as a 2024 SDG Pioneer winner by the United Nations Global Compact for his transformative work in sustainable agriculture.                              Kenya’s Kevin Getobai (seated, second from right) receives the 2024 SDG Pioneers award in the Africa SMEs Category at the Leaders Summit during […]

todaySeptember 25, 2024 39

Breaking News

MPOX VIRUS IN KENYA, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS

The World Health Organization has declared MPOX, formerly known as Monkeypox, a global health emergency. Kenya confirmed its first case of monkeypox in late July 2024. The patient was detected at the Taita Taveta border point with Tanzania. This individual was traveling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya, and the Ministry of Health has issued advisories for vigilance and preventive measures to mitigate further spread. Monkeypox, caused by the monkeypox […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 30 1

News

KENYA; THE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA

Kenya had a remarkable run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing with a total of 11 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze), making it the leading African nation in the medal standings and ranking 17th globally. 1. Gold Medals:    - Faith Kipyegon: She secured her third consecutive Olympic gold in the women’s 1500m, solidifying her status as one of the greatest middle-distance runners in history.    - […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 18

Breaking News

Aircraft Carrying Malawi’s Vice President Goes Missing

A plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people has gone missing after it failed to make a scheduled landing on Monday, according to the presidential office. The Malawi Defense Force Aircraft carrying Chilima and others left the capital of Lilongwe at 9:17 a.m. local time (3.17 a.m. ET), the presidential office and cabinet said in a statement. The plane had been scheduled to land at the […]

todayJune 10, 2024 15 5

Entertainment

Kanye West apologizes to Jewish community in Hebrew after ‘unintended’ antisemitic ‘outburst’

Kanye West apologized to the Jewish community early Tuesday for his series of “unintended” antisemitic “outbursts.” The “All of the Lights” rapper shared the message, which was written entirely in Hebrew, on Instagram in the final hours of Christmas Day. “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions, it was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret […]

todayDecember 28, 2023 26

Entertainment

JONATHAN MAJORS FOUND GUILTY OF ONE COUNT OF RECKLESS ASSAULT

A jury found actor Jonathan Majors guilty on two of four counts in the New York criminal case stemming from a domestic dispute with his former girlfriend. Majors was convicted on Monday of one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment as a violation. He was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment. His sentencing is scheduled for February […]

todayDecember 19, 2023 16 9

News

New York State’s Attorney General sues Donald Trump and three of his eldest children

PIC COLLAGE: COURTESY A civil fraud case was filed against Donald Trump and three of his children, Ivanka, Donald Junior and Eric by the state's Attoney General, Letitia James. James says, "Following a three year investigation and reviews of millions of documents submitted by Trump and his associates, We are filing a lawsuit against Trump for  violating a law as part of his efforts to generate profits for himself his […]

todaySeptember 22, 2022 39

What's Happnin

Kyiv McDonalds reopens but for deliveries only

McDonald’s in Kyiv re-opened on Tuesday for the first time since Russia’s invasion, a sign life was returning to normal in the capital after nearly seven months of protracted war with Russia. The US-based burger chain said in a statement earlier that after talks with Ukrainian officials, security specialists and suppliers it would re-open at first exclusively for deliveries. Journalists have reported seeing a queue of delivery company employees outside […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 80

News

UN General Assembly returns for first full in-person meeting in two years

  The United Nations General Assembly is set to return to an in-person meeting for the first time in two years amid general division in the world instigated by the war in Ukraine. After two years of pandemic restrictions and video addresses, the UN General Assembly has asked leaders to come in person if they wish to address the world at the occasion —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is the […]

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