Erick Oundah
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Western Kenya taps adventure tourism to boost visitor numbers
To boost visibility and revenue, sites such as Kakamega National Forest Reserve and Ruma National Park have introduced outdoor sporting activities, including cycling and hiking.
A legacy of uncertainty: The unresolved fate of Kenya’s six-hour president
In 1987, the court ruled that Ochuka was to be hanged. "I remember the day that news broke—it was devastating. Our compound was filled with mourners, wailing in despair," Akuro says, the memory still fresh in his mind.
Hawking for survival: The struggles of Migori’s young street vendors
Further investigation revealed that factors such as high dependency ratios, poverty, and a surge in the number of orphans are driving these children to the streets.
Art of recycling wastes: From human hair to carpets
The process of converting discarded hair into usable products is arduous. The hair is first cleaned and sterilized before it can be repurposed.
Kware killings: Unraveling the mind, methods of a serial killer
The growing incidences of serial crimes highlight the need for proactive policing and strict adherence to the Constitution to curb these heinous acts.
The erosion of democracy: How politicians use goons to silence dissent
The deliberate use of violence and intimidation to silence dissent represents a cynical manipulation of power that prioritizes political survival over the rights and voices of the citizenry. These leaders exploit the high unemployment rate to create unorthodox jobs for...
KNUT urges government to address Gen Z protests amidst academic disruptions
The Union also urged the government to release capitation funds to schools on time to facilitate smooth operations.
KUPPET threatens strike over dysfunctional health system, insurance failures
The teachers raised concerns about their inability to receive treatment, delays in hospital admissions, and discrimination in some hospitals.
NCCK urges swift reconstitution of IEBC to empower electorates in MP recall efforts
Canon Chris Kinyanjui, the Secretary General of the NCCK, expressed dissatisfaction with the delays in reconstituting the IEBC, viewing it as a significant obstacle to recalling underperforming parliamentarians.
Governor Wanga condemns police brutality as 8 injured in Homa Bay protests
The first-term governor criticized the police officers for their reckless approach, which resulted in injuries to eight protesters.