DEAR GIRLS: MY ADVICE AS YOU BEGIN UNIVERSITY

DEAR GIRLS: MY ADVICE AS YOU BEGIN UNIVERSITY

Amondi Oware My number one rule of getting services at any government facility in Kenya is attack by dawn. There are always long queues so you want to make sure you are among the top fifty or a hundred. At least then you will be sure to get your service or feedback that will help […]

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 NEW WAVE OF AFRICAN PRIDE RISES IN THE CARIBBEAN

NEW WAVE OF AFRICAN PRIDE RISES IN THE CARIBBEAN

Wayne Lumbasi A powerful revival of African identity is sweeping across the Caribbean, reshaping culture, politics, and community life. From Jamaica to Barbados, young people are proudly reclaiming their African heritage, infusing it into art, fashion, music, and education. Music has become one of the strongest voices of this movement. Reggae and Dancehall now blend […]

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 FOUR TEAMS SEAL SPOTS IN CHAN QUARTER-FINALS

FOUR TEAMS SEAL SPOTS IN CHAN QUARTER-FINALS

Wayne Lumbasi The race for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals is heating up, with four teams already punching their tickets to the last eight. Hosts Kenya became the first nation to qualify after results in Group A guaranteed them a top-two finish, even before their final group match. Their passage was later confirmed […]

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 NIGERIA NEGOTIATES $346M ARMS DEAL WITH US

NIGERIA NEGOTIATES $346M ARMS DEAL WITH US

Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria has entered negotiations with the United States for a $346 million arms deal aimed at boosting its military capabilities in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency. The proposed agreement will see the U.S. supply Nigeria with advanced helicopters, surveillance systems, and precision-guided weapons. Officials say the package is critical for enhancing […]

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 LIVERPOOL START STRONG WITH 4–2 VICTORY

LIVERPOOL START STRONG WITH 4–2 VICTORY

Wayne Lumbasi The Premier League kicked off in style on Friday night, bringing back the intensity, passion, and spectacle that define England’s top flight. At Anfield, defending champions Liverpool launched their title defence with a thrilling 4–2 victory over Bournemouth, in a game filled with emotion, fightbacks, and late heroics. https://x.com/LFC/status/1956460130553229624?t=udZVkUnQ5HdhsfpLEs0mUQ&s=19 The evening began on […]

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 KENYA AND BBC CLASH OVER CHILD TRAFFICKING CLAIMS

KENYA AND BBC CLASH OVER CHILD TRAFFICKING CLAIMS

Wayne Lumbasi A storm is brewing between the Kenyan government and the BBC after the release of a shocking documentary exposing alleged child sex trafficking in Nakuru County. The investigative piece by BBC Africa Eye, “Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade,” revealed disturbing claims of underage girls; some as young as 13 being sexually exploited […]

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 AFRICA’S REGIONAL BLOCS UNITE TO STEER DRC PEACE TALKS

AFRICA’S REGIONAL BLOCS UNITE TO STEER DRC PEACE TALKS

Wayne Lumbasi In a major step toward stabilizing eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Africa’s key regional organizations have merged their peace initiatives to create a unified mediation framework. The East African Community (EAC), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and African Union (AU) have consolidated their efforts to ensure a coordinated and stronger approach […]

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