Environment

‘All these classy wears are made from wastes from fish’

Twenty years ago, strong foul stench emanating from heaps of waste was the order of the day near fish processing factories in Kisumu.  Huge sized...

KIWASCO nods to Fresh Life sanitation program in Kisumu slums

For decades, improper human waste disposal has been a challenge to Kisumu slum dwellers. With data showing 87 per cent water coverage against 18 per...

Why toilets in Kisumu slums don’t last for more than three years

Kisumu, like many cities in the developing world, has increased burden of urban informal settlements where access to basic sanitation and water remain a...

NEMA links illegal plastic bags smuggling nightmare to Busia border

The ban on the plastic bags is already on its way to restore sanity with regard to environmental hygiene in the country. The ban of...

Why more than half of palm trees in the world are at risk of extinction

In our day to day life, palm trees forms an integral part through our interaction with it's products either directly or indirectly. With over 2,500...

How innovative latrine is restoring dignity of Kisumu slum dwellers

Rosalia Jobita first set foot in Nyalenda, Kisumu in 1952. During this period, Nyalenda was a rural village with a few residents. “I was barely 16...

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This video of people chanting ‘Sifuna’ during Mashujaa Day celebration is altered!

This video on different  social media platforms with a background of people chanting SIFUNA! SIFUNA! while the president...

LIFE IN WIDOWHOOD: Homa Bay men open up on scars of remarrying after death of spouses

In 2026, James (not his real name) lost his wife of 20 years. At the time of her death,...

PS Ouma Oluga visit to Jaramogi Hospital quells anxiety after days of public uproar

Dust has finally settled after a week of public uproar targeting service delivery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching...

How my mum’s chama loan secured me a place at Safaricom’s Capture the Good Awards

There was a point in Dishon Amanya’s career when everything seemed to be falling apart. The dream of building...

Kisumu County now has Mental Health Workplace Policy

Mental Health care in Kisumu is expected to improve following the launch of Kisumu Mental Health Workplace Policy. The...

After Africities and FESTAC, Kisumu open doors for World Talent Conference 2026

At least 10, 000 people have shown interest to participate in the World Talent Conference (WTC) 2026 set...