UNITED NATIONS, June 30 – With just six years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress is alarmingly insufficient, according to a new UN report released on Friday. The 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report reveals that only…
Nollywood actor and comedian Mr Ibu was laid to rest on Friday 28th June 2024 three months after his death. Real name John Ikechukwu Okafor was born on 17th October 1961 and died on 2nd March 2024 while receiving treat at…
UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (Xinhua) — The UN Security Council adopted a presidential statement on Friday calling on member states to redouble efforts to strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Expressing concern about the reports of a dramatic…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to be patient with President William Ruto as he continues to engage with various stakeholders following recent protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Gachagua emphasized the need for…
NAIROBI, June 30 (Xinhua) — African ministers have launched the Regional Maritime Transport Policy for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa to boost maritime security. Salim Mvurya, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, told…
Comedian Fred Omondi was laid to rest at his family’s home in Sega, Siaya County on Saturday. He died on June 15th 2024 after a grisly road accident. His burial was attended by Azimio leader Raila Odinga, Siaya Governor James Orengo,…
NAIROBI, June 30 (Xinhua) — The hunting of elephants along the Kenya-Tanzania border for their tusks should be stopped to save the giant land mammals from extinction, a group of international scientists said on Thursday. In a letter published by…
Kenya Power has announced that it will have scheduled power interruption for maintenance in parts of Nairobi, Kajiado and Kiambu counties. This means a section of residents the three counties across the country will go without power on Sunday. Kenya…
PHOTO: Courtesy Kenya remains short of funds in climate financing despite being at the forefront in advocating for adaptation and mitigation measures in the war on climate change. According to the African Development Bank Group, Africa receives just $30 billion per year…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 29 – Marine conservationists have warned about the dangers of plastic waste in the Indian Ocean and on beaches, calling for better waste disposal strategies along the coastline. Speaking during a clean-up exercise at the Mazingira Beach…