Youths urged to make informed decisions on reproductive health
Vihiga County marked World Contraceptive Day Saturday at the Vihiga Rural hospital with a bold call for youth empowerment to make informed choices. This year’s commemoration was held under the rallying call “My Contraception, My Choice, My Future.” Speaking during the event, Sabatia Sub County Hospital representative Caroline Muhani said access to accurate information enables residents to make informed decisions on their reproductive health, which has a long-term impact on future generations.
Women’s groups in Vihiga County have received Sh18.8 million from Uwezo Fund and Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), aimed at empowering them economically.
The women’s groups received Sh4.55 million from the Uwezo Fund and Sh14.25 million from WEF Friday during the launch of a nationwide sensitization drive on MSMEs presided over by the Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises CS Wycliffe Oparanya at Mbale Municipal grounds.
From Gem to Lang’ata: How Brian Midiwo Plans to Reshape Capital Constituency Politics
NAIROBI, Kenya 16TH September — carrying a name steeped in Nyanza’s storied political history, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth, Brian Midiwo is setting his sights on Nairobi’s high-stakes parliamentary arena. Rooted in the legacy of the late Gem Member of Parliament, Washington Jakoyo Midiwo, the younger Midiwo is charting a fresh path in urban governance, positioning himself as a candidate for the Lang’ata constituency parliamentary seat come 2027 general election. Transitioning political focus from rural strongholds like Gem to a metropolitan constituency like Lang’ata presents unique political dynamics. While traditional rural politics often hinges on regional party allegiance and […]
SportPesa Goal Rush Crowns 7th Millionaire
SportPesa crowns its seventh Goal Rush millionaire, with 27-year-old Njoro, Nakuru farmer Meshack Kiplangat walking away with a life-changing Ksh 10 million after correctly predicting the first goal-scoring team and exact goal time across three pre-selected matches on the free-to-play game. Kiplangat, a first-born son who grows potatoes and maize on his family’s farm in Njoro, moved back to Nakuru after a difficult stint in Nairobi that pushed him to return home and rebuild from scratch as a full-time farmer. A consistent gamer, he had previously tasted success with a Ksh 10,000 multibet win, but nothing prepared him for the […]
Kenya Railways Outlines Talanta Stadium Rail Link as AFCON 2027 Preparations Face Scrutiny
Kenya Railways has highlighted ongoing plans to strengthen rail connectivity to Nairobi’s major sporting venues, outlining a proposed railway link that would connect Nairobi Central Station with the Talanta Sports City development through Nyayo Stadium. The update comes amid renewed scrutiny over Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with infrastructure and transport among the key areas expected to support the tournament. According to Kenya Railways, the proposed connection is intended to provide an efficient public transport option for sports fans, athletes and event personnel while improving movement to and from major venues during large […]
AFCON 2027: East Africa Faces Race Against Time as Fresh Doubts Emerge
Fresh questions are being raised over East Africa’s readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with infrastructure delays across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania putting the Pamoja project under renewed scrutiny. The concerns follow a report by French publication Le Monde, which says CAF has explored possible contingency options amid the slow pace of preparations. Morocco, Algeria and South Africa are among the countries reportedly assessed as potential alternatives. The reports come barely two weeks after CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe completed an inspection tour of the three host nations. After touring Nairobi’s newly constructed 60,000-capacity Talanta Stadium, Motsepe […]
Emerging Stars Thrash Tanzania to Assert Kenya’s Regional Authority
Just two days after the senior national team were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Eritrea in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Kenya’s Under-23 side turned on the style against neighbours Tanzania, cruising to a 4-1 victory in the first leg of their Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday. Beyond the scoreline, the emphatic win carried regional bragging rights and underlined Kenya’s ambitions of establishing greater authority in East African football. The Emerging Stars wasted no time making their intentions clear, taking the lead inside the opening minute through Paul […]