Benni McCarthy is on the verge of taking over as head coach of the Kenyan national team, as per reports from East Africa. The Harambee Stars have been courting McCarthy for the past few weeks. In fact, his appointment was expected to be ratified in December last year. However, there appear to have been delays… Continue reading Benni McCarthy Heads to East Africa for New job
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African Union Commission Elections: Raila Odinga’s Loss and Its Implications for Kenyan President William Ruto
The African Union Commission (AUC) elections held in Addis Ababa on February 15, 2025, have stirred up both political discourse and speculations about their impact on local politics in Kenya. The race for the position of AUC Chairperson saw Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, face stiff competition from Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf… Continue reading African Union Commission Elections: Raila Odinga’s Loss and Its Implications for Kenyan President William Ruto
“Lens of Xinhua, Images of the Century” Photo Exhibition Opens in Kenya
A news photo exhibition titled “Lens of Xinhua, Images of the Century” kicked off on Wednesday at the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Coinciding with the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, the opening ceremony took place in a warm and festive atmosphere. The event drew officials from the United Nations Office at Nairobi, representatives of… Continue reading “Lens of Xinhua, Images of the Century” Photo Exhibition Opens in Kenya
African Leaders Unite to Drive Reforms for Stronger, More Independent AU, Kenyan Presidency Says
African leaders convened in Nairobi at the Retreat of the Extended Bureau on the Implementation of Institutional Reforms of the African Union (AU), chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto, to outline a comprehensive reform agenda for the AU, the Kenyan presidency noted in a statement. “A fit-for-purpose African Union is a necessary imperative at this point… Continue reading African Leaders Unite to Drive Reforms for Stronger, More Independent AU, Kenyan Presidency Says
Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025
In a quiet training hall in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 8-year-old Amina Mwikali, a student at Githunguri Primary School, executes a perfect horse stance, her determination far outweighing her young age. A rising star in Kenya’s martial arts scene, Mwikali has earned recognition as one of the youngest practitioners to train for senior honours… Continue reading Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025
East Africa Electric Highway Project Enables Energy Security in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
East Africa has successfully tested the transmission of electricity from Kenya to Tanzania, marking a critical milestone for the East Africa Electric Highway project. This achievement follows the launch of the Ethiopia-Kenya power interconnection, which laid the foundation for a fully integrated regional electricity grid. The main objective of this initiative is to provide reliable,… Continue reading East Africa Electric Highway Project Enables Energy Security in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity
Caleb Munyao, a 48-year-old middle-scale farmer from Kenya’s eastern region, understands the importance of water better than most. On his 13-hectare farm, where he grows maize, yellow beans, and mangoes, every drop of water is precious. Kenya, like many countries in Africa, faces significant challenges in managing its water resources. The country’s water scarcity issues… Continue reading Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity
Kenyan Minister Expounds On FOCAC Impact
China and Kenya have a time-honoured friendship and have jointly completed a number of flagship projects in connectivity, significantly contributing to regional economic and social development. Kenya stands out as a success story in China’s partnership with Africa. Kenyan President William Ruto led a delegation to China to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on… Continue reading Kenyan Minister Expounds On FOCAC Impact
Chinese-Invented Juncao Grass Is Transforming Dairy Production In Kenya
At his dairy farm in Kiambu County on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, Newton Mwangi anxiously takes off his boots and work suit after milking his cows. Mwangi is worried about the inability of the cows to hit the 80-litre target he needs to fulfil for his clients per day, due to a… Continue reading Chinese-Invented Juncao Grass Is Transforming Dairy Production In Kenya
Chinese Companies Are Driving Digital Transformation On The African Continent
Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support, soon after she got admitted at the clinic. Wahome, 30, initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Kiambu County, Kenya, which seemed well organised; but she later realised that constant power outages at the… Continue reading Chinese Companies Are Driving Digital Transformation On The African Continent