JUBA, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday issued an urgent appeal for 278.2 million U.S. dollars to support children in South Sudan in 2025 amid an escalating humanitarian crisis. UNICEF highlighted the worsening situation…
ROME, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Global food prices continued to rise in November, though the rate of increase slowed and prices for grains and cereals — the largest component in the index — actually fell. The monthly index released on…
Dec 8 – Rebel forces have declared Damascus “free” from long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad, following the withdrawal of government forces. Reports suggest Assad has fled the capital by plane to an undisclosed location. Gunfire was reported in central Damascus as…
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Hundreds of civilians are estimated to have been killed or injured, and at least 370,000 people have been displaced over the week of fighting in northern Syria, UN humanitarians said on Friday. The UN…
Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Lands, Physical Planning & Housing, Janet Kosgei, has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over multiple allegations of extorting money from citizens seeking services in her office. Kosgei was…
President William Ruto has urged the East African Community (EAC) to unite in supporting former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. President Ruto emphasized that Odinga’s extensive experience, commitment to pan-African ideals, and dedication…
In Meru, a town in eastern Kenya, a lush, leafy plant sways over the landscape. Benjamin Mutembei, a Meru resident, is growing the Plectranthus barbatus plant – not for food, but to use as toilet paper. He started growing the plant in 1985.…
Dec 7 – The “brazen and targeted” killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside a New York hotel this week shocked America. The reaction to the crime also exposed a simmering rage against a trillion-dollar industry.…
A faction of the Njuri Ncheke Meru Council of Elders has distanced itself from their counterparts who are backing the formation of the Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Akamba (GEMA) political party. Speaking at the Njuri Ncheke shrine in Ncheru, Tigania…
In 2024, the Kenyan travel landscape has reflected a dynamic mix of challenges and opportunities. Despite economic pressures like rising inflation, travel demand has persisted, driven by a desire for relaxation and discovery. Kenyan travellers, known for their tendency to…