2024 Archives
Fear is a powerful emotion that can shape our lives in profound ways. It can help us survive, but it can also hold us back from reaching our full potential. How can we understand fear from both a philosophical and a neuroscientific perspective? How can we overcome fear and live more authentically and freely? This…
Meet Kino Yves, the globetrotting French adventurer born in 1985, now a 38-year-old engineer turned electric trike explorer. With a background in Sea Tech and stints on French cable ships, Kino has clocked in 2 years in gas and ventured across the globe for 2 and a half years. Following this, he freelanced in Indonesia…
Umbrella etiquette is the art of not being rude when you have a portable roof over your head. Umbrellas are great for keeping us dry, cool, or cozy, but they can also be a pain in the neck (or the eye) for others if we don’t use them right. Here are some tips on how…
The funeral of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of football’s greatest icons, took place at Manchester Cathedral on November 17, 2023. Attended by a thousand people, including dignitaries and fellow football legends, the ceremony paid respects to Charlton’s remarkable career and contributions. The funeral procession started at Old Trafford, his longtime football home, with a moving…
President William Ruto hosted Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Nairobi, setting the stage for collaborative efforts to address Sudan’s security crisis. The leaders’ meeting emphasized a shared commitment to expedite the Jeddah peace process through an upcoming IGAD summit, with a primary focus on establishing a ceasefire and providing crucial humanitarian aid in war-torn…
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza escapes removal from office as the Senate fails to uphold any of the seven charges brought by the County Assembly of Meru. After a two-day hearing, the Senate’s divided vote results in Governor Mwangaza retaining her position, despite allegations of misappropriation of resources and other charges. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has…
The Kenyan government announces charges for acquiring new IDs and raises fees for various identification services. Increased levies include birth certificates, ID card modifications, civil servants’ cards, and staff badges. Kenyan government has introduced charges for acquiring new identification cards, marking the end of free issuance. According to a Gazette Notice dated November 6 and…
Over one million secondary school students may lose government capitation in the coming year due to a Ksh. 22 billion reduction in funding for the Free Day Secondary School Capitation in the 2023/2024 Financial Year. The Ministry of Education faces criticism from the Julius Melly-led National Assembly Education Committee, challenging the use of increased KCPE…
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki declares November 13 as a public holiday for a massive tree-planting initiative, part of Kenya’s ambitious plan to grow 15 billion trees. President William Ruto to lead the tree-planting campaign with Cabinet Secretaries and Governors presiding over events in all 47 counties. Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has officially declared Monday,…
Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u addresses allegations of over-budgeting salaries, calling for an audit to uncover the truth. Controller of Budget reveals discrepancies in salary budgeting for senior officials, prompting a demand for an immediate investigation. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, has responded to claims made by the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, regarding alleged…
