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Murang’a Man Continues Marathon Pursuit at Age 68

Murang’a: At first glance, Peter Kamande Githuku blends in with dozens of determined athletes sprinting through the rolling hills of Murang’a. But a closer look reveals something extraordinary: at 68 years old, the father of 12 is still pounding the t…

Health CS Duale Leads UHC Mission in Vihiga County

Vihiga: The Ministry of Health has today stepped up its county assessment tours in Vihiga as part of efforts to accelerate the government’s transformative health agenda under the Taifa Care Model. Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale is leading th…

Psychologist Raises Alarm on Mental Health of Media Practitioners

Busia: A clinical psychologist from Busia County, David Bulimo, has underscored the need for psychological care for media practitioners. Speaking during the training of media practitioners from the county on mental and psychological well-being, Bulimo…

PS Wang’ombe Calls for Concerted Efforts to End GBV

Nyeri: Gender and Affirmative Action Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe has called upon communities to join forces to stamp out Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Wang’ombe has cautioned that the country will continue to record high cases of GBV unless each…

BII Unveils $6.7 Billion Equity Strategy for Africa in Nairobi

Nairobi:British International Investment (BII), the UK development finance institution, has announced a significant new strategy in Nairobi, focusing on investing $6.7 billion in equity across Africa from 2026 to 2031. This initiative aims to attract …

COP31 Scheduled for November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye

Antalya:The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. This global gathering aims to address the accelerating climate crisis as nations work towa…

First Simandou Mining Summit Draws Over 1,000 Delegates to Conakry

Conakry:Guinea is hosting the inaugural Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry from November 11 to 14. The event, themed “The Mining Industry A Catalyst for Economic Sovereignty,” is organized by the Simandou Strategic Committee in collaboration with the M…

Biovéa Biomass Power Plant Inaugurated in Ayébo, Ivory Coast

Ayébo:The 46 MW Biovéa Énergie biomass power plant was inaugurated in Ayébo, located in the Aboisso sub-prefecture of the Sud-Comoé region. The inauguration ceremony, held on November 5, was attended by the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mam…

Ethiopia’s GDP Reaches $210.7 Billion Following Rebasing

Addis Ababa:Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Fitsum Assefa, has announced the results of the GDP rebasing with the Ethiopian fiscal year 2017 (2024/25) as the new base year. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on November 4.

According to Africa New…