Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei in hospital after arson attack | Olympic News
Rebecca Cheptegie, who took part in the Olympic marathon last month, suffered burns to 75 percent of her body after a brutal attack by her boyfriend, police said. A Ugandan Olympic runner was hospitalized in Kenya after she was set…
Why we invest in Africa’s female entrepreneurs: banking veteran
I recently returned to my village in Bungoma County in western Kenya. I came to speak to the community, particularly women and girls, about how they can succeed as entrepreneurs and start or grow small businesses. I remember having similar…
Who is Collins Jumaisi Khalusha? Suspected murderer of 42 women flees
He confessed to killing 42 women in just two years. His own wife was among the alleged victims. Collins Jumaisi Khalusha is now at large after escaping from a Kenyan police station. The country is in turmoil after the man…
African gaming industry attracts major technology companies
Nairobi, Kenya — Africa’s gaming industry is expected to generate revenues of over $1 billion this year. Rapid growth, fuelled by a young population, improved internet access and more smartphones, has prompted major technology companies such as Microsoft, Sony and…
Kenya wants to raise taxes again. Will protests follow?
The Kenyan government is reintroducing the controversial tax plan that sparked protests by young Kenyans in the summer. President William Ruto The $1.2 billion plan was scrapped in late June after deadly violence broke out during protests. However, the government…
Prince William will attend the wedding of his ex-girlfriend Jecca Craig in Kenya on Easter weekend
Prince William will not spend the Easter weekend with his wife Kate Middleton or their two children Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Instead, he will attend the wedding of his ex-girlfriend and longtime friend Jecca Craig, who is saying “I…
8 baobab trees exported from Kenya to a botanical park in Georgia die
All eight baobab trees imported from Kenya to a botanical park in the state of Georgia have died. The giant trees from Kilifi County were purchased in 2022 by George Gvasaliya, a Georgian entrepreneur, nature lover and environmentalist, through Ariba…
McLaughlin-Levrone and Thomas lead the USA to victory in the relay and give the Americans their 34th medal on the Olympic track
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas combined for America’s 14th gold medal and their 34th overall on the track on Saturday, finishing Olympic action at the Stade de France with a 4.23-second lead in the women’s 4×400…
