Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia Could Show the Way On Migration Governance

[ad_1] These two Horn of Africa countries are heavily affected by migration, and well placed to lead on policy responses. Migration governance in Kenya and Ethiopia has significant implications for regional stability and human rights in the Horn of Africa and in each country. In 2023, East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes regions hosted 16.4 million refugees and internally displaced persons, around a third of whom were in Ethiopia and Kenya. By the end of 2024, these regions […]

January 18, 2024 1

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Africa: Urban Kenyans Mistrust Police Even More Than Rural Residents Do – Study Sets Out Why It Matters

[ad_1] Across the African continent - from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa - widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the police and a prevailing perception of the police as the most corrupt among key institutions. Low public trust in police poses a serious problem for the most central state institution tasked with upholding law and order. Trust […]

January 15, 2024 3

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Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans Not to Allow Anyone to Derail Their Home Ownership Dreams

[ad_1] Nyandarua — President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. He said Kenyans can now contribute voluntarily to own decent homes, thanks to the affordable housing programme, a policy of government. "We will deliver thousands of housing units in various sites under the Nyandarua Affordable Housing Programme and create jobs for thousands of our youth in the county," President Ruto stated. The Head of State asked Kenyans to dial *832# on […]

January 12, 2024 3

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Kenya: Stars Defender ‘Marcelo’ Joins Polish Champions in Multi-Million Move

[ad_1] Nairobi — Harambee Stars defender Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma has been unveiled at new Polish top tier club Raków Częstochowa after completing a multi-million transfer from Swedish side AIK. Rakow are the defending champions of the Polish top tier, the Ekstraklasa, having won it for the first time last season and qualified for the Champions League. Otieno, who has been with AIK since 2020 has penned a three-year contract with the Polish side, with an option to extend for a […]

January 12, 2024 3

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Kenya: Malkia Legendary Setter Wanja Honored to Make National Team Return

[ad_1] Nairobi — Legendary Malkia Strikers setter Janet Wanja has made a return to the national team, almost six years after announcing her retirement, but she comes back on a new capacity as the team trainer. Wanja, who enjoyed decades of success being at the centre of the national women's volleyball team and her club Kenya Pipeline, will be part of the team's technical bench as they head out to the Africa Zone Five Championships, which will also be used […]

January 12, 2024 2

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Kenya: Snow Clinches Safari Tour 3rd Leg in Sigona

[ad_1] Nairobi — Greg Snow fired a closing round of one-under par 71 to win the third leg of Safari Tour Season Three Championship at Sigona Golf Club. This saw the Muthaiga professional golfer garner a total of 11 under par 277 gross to clinch the four-day extravaganza which attracted over 69 players. Snow beat Muthaiga teammate and youngster Njoroge Kibubu by a solitary shot to celebrate his first Safari victory of the season. Snow (69, 69, 68, 71) took […]

January 12, 2024 2

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Kenya: ‘What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger – ‘ Kenya Lionesses Motivated By Past Failures in Pursuit of World Rugby 7s Series Ticket

[ad_1] Nairobi — National women's rugby 7s team captain Grace Adhiambo says past failures to qualify for the World Rugby 7s Series have only increased their hunger to make it to the prestigious tournament. Adhiambo said the team have always been determined to come back stronger after they fell short at the 2022 Challenger Series in Chile where they lost to Japan in the semi-final. "That keeps on motivating us...we were in the semi-final with the Japanese and we lost. […]

January 12, 2024 2

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Kenya: Cut-Throat Display Awaits as Ksh 52 Million Up for Grabs in Magical Kenya Ladies Open

[ad_1] Nairobi — For the fourth year running, the season- opening Ladies European Tour (LET) event will return to the picturesque Vipingo Ridge PGA Baobab course and is sure to treat fans to some exhilarating displays of golfing artistry. As was the case last year, the 2024 season will tee-off in North Coast Vipingo with the crème de la crème of LET, rookies, past champions and selected top local golfers returning to the PGA accredited course for one the most […]

January 12, 2024 2

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Kenya: 5 Things to Expect At Polo This Weekend – Elite Networking, Fab Fashion, Electrifying Music, Dynamic Sport & Non-Stop Entertainment

[ad_1] Polo is quickly becoming Nairobi's must attend sport and event. From the allure of elite networking and the showcase of fabulous fashion to the pulsating beats of electrifying music, dynamic sporting prowess, and the promise of non-stop entertainment, a polo gathering promises you an exciting unforgettable afternoon, one not to be missed, courtesy of Nairobi Polo Club, Capital FM and Tusker Malt. Tickets on sale via https://nairobipolo.hustlesasa.shop/ This January, there's polo action every weekend with different tournaments lineup in […]

January 11, 2024 1