African Great Lakes Annual Meeting Shows Why Intercontinental Collaboration Is Essential

[ad_1] Kisumu — As the snow and frost and ice and seemingly inhumane levels of cold continue to plague North America in the midst of their ‘arctic’ winter, here in Kenya we decided to cut some of our American and Canadian cousins some slack. We invited many of them to head to Kisumu, on the shores of beautiful Lake Victoria, to take part in an important meeting of minds. Over 200 scientists converged from 3-6 February for the Annual Meeting of the African Great Lakes Stakeholder Network. This unprecedented collaboration brings together freshwater experts, managers […]

February 9, 2024 4

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Kenya: Mutua Says Probe Launched On Surge in Hyena Attacks

[ad_1] Kilifi — The government has launched a probe into the rise in hyena attacks amid indications of population growth. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Wednesday said preliminary investigations had revealed a notable increase in the hyena population within Nairobi's Juja area and the Nairobi National Park. Mutua, who spoke while on a public engagement in Kilifi, attributed the projected population growth to the dry spell witnessed in the country before the onset of El Nino rains in […]

February 7, 2024 3

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Africa: Defying Tradition, Championing Rights – UNFPA Sparks Change in Female Genital Mutilation Hotspots Across East Africa

[ad_1] "Is [female genital mutilation] religious?" Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar, the Head of the Dalocha district Women and Children's Affairs Office, challenged community and religious leaders four years ago to justify a deeply ingrained tradition - female genital mutilation (FGM). The answers provided by the elders reflected a struggle between tradition and the growing realization of the severe health risks associated with FGM. They searched for justification in […]

February 7, 2024 1

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Africa: Kenya, Haiti Leaders Look to Force Police Mission Through Despite Court Ruling

[ad_1] Nairobi — The UN-mandated deployment is aimed at reining in rampant gang violence, but many people in Kenya and Haiti fear it could make things worse. With the support of the United States, the Haitian and Kenyan leaders are racing to find a way around a court order so Kenya can deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti and lead a UN-mandated international assistance mission to rein in rampant gang violence. Last week, High Court judge Chacha Mwita ruled that […]

February 4, 2024 3

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Africa: President Ruto Phones Mbumba to Extend Condolences After Death of President Geingob

[ad_1] Nairobi — President William Ruto has phoned acting President of Namibia Dr. Nangolo Mbumba to extend condolences following the demise of President Hage Geingob. In his message, the President Ruto described President Geingob as a "distinguished leader who served the people of Namibia with focus and dedication." He stated that he was a believer of a unified Africa and strongly promoted the continent's voice and visibility at the global arena. "May God give the people of Namibia strength and […]

February 4, 2024 1

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Kenya: Omanyala Storms to Meeting Record in First International Race of ’24

[ad_1] Nairobi — African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala began his international season on an emphatic note, storming to a new meeting record in the 60m dash at the Miramas Metropole Indoor meet in France on Friday night. The Kenyan sprint king dashed to the tape in a time of 6.52, which was a new meet record in the Miramas meet, a World Athletics Silver Label Indoor race. He lowered the earlier meet record of 6.57 and was fractions close […]

February 3, 2024 2

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Kenya: History Makers 3×3 Basketball Team Headline 2023 Soya Sports Team Women Nominees

[ad_1] Nairobi — The national basketball 3X3 squad has made the cut to the top five nominees of the 2023 Sports Personality of Year Awards (SOYA) Sports Team Women category, ahead of the 20th anniversary celebrations scheduled for February 23. Other nominees are the national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) basketball team, Roll-Ball and Nairobi Water Handball team. Speaking ahead of the annual awards set to be hosted in Nairobi, SOYA Founder, Paul Tergat said, "We […]

February 1, 2024 2

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Kenya: Lesser Gym Work, Shedding Weight, Nutrition – Coach Kim Explains Omanyala Changes

[ad_1] Nairobi — Renowned sprints coach Geoffrey Kimani has explained the different slight changes he has made to African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala's training regime and general lifestyle as he seeks to turn the talent into a world beater heading into the Olympic Games in Paris this year. At the start of the season, Omanyala announced that he was switching coaches, and chose to work with Kimani who has had a proven track record in working at the top of […]

February 1, 2024 2

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Kenya: Corporate Sector Lauded for Aiding Growth of Golf Clubs in Kenya

[ad_1] Nairobi — The corporate sector in Kenya have been exalted for their consistent support to golf clubs around the country through regular tournaments to generate revenue. Kenya Golf Union (KGU) executive Jonathan Marucha said such tournaments are an opportunity for golf clubs to make money through entry fees. "As you know, golf clubs are non-profit entities...we don't make any profits from our activities so when we get partners it really gives us a big boost in terms of getting […]

February 1, 2024 3