REPORT ON USE OF TOBBACCO AMONG YOUTH

In a study conducted in Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi Counties, Preliminary findings have shown that tobacco use the usage of tobacco has remained prevalent despite the efforts done to avert the devastating health and environmental impacts of the drug. 3 out of 10 youths use tobacco showing with a majority of them being university…

IMPACTS OF UKRAIN WAR ON THE VULNARABLE IN AFRICA

According to a UN refugee official, the war in Ukraine is heaping further pressure on Africa’s fast-growing population of vulnerable people. Cereal prices have surged because of the slump in exports from one of the world’s bread baskets. Food, fuel and fertilizer costs have skyrocketed and the decline in purchasing power is hitting the most…

DON’T FUND CAMPAIGNS FOR CROOKS- MATIANG’I TELLS PRIVATE SECTOR

The Government has urged business firms and the private sector to resist blackmail and extortion disguised as protection money by rogue politicians. Speaking during the third roundtable engagement between the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the National Development Implementation and Communication Cabinet Committee (NDICCC), Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiangi said intelligence agencies are aware…

JUA KALI BUSINESS – BOOSTING ECONOMY

Kenyan youth attempt to join the labor market annually but only about 15 percent of them are successful in securing formal jobs. The informal sector in Kenya has had rapid growth over the last ten to Twenty years. The industry is currently contributing significantly towards the growth of the overall economy in a manner that…

HOW TO SHOW EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. This is not always easy, and different situations calls for different types of support. Providing emotional support requires a person to listen without judgement and show that they understand by responding empathetically. This may mean that a person has to resist…

KALONZO MUSYOKA LEAVES AZIMIO

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that he will be vying for the presidency in the August 9 elections, after the party severed ties with the Azimio coalition led by Raila Odinga citing deceit. In a bid to to beat the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) deadline for submitting running mates, Kalonzo unveiled Andrew…

DISGRUNTLED ASPIRANTS

Over 300 Nairobi aspirants who were eyeing seats for Members of Parliament and County Assembly, on Wednesday issued the Azimio One Kenya coalition a 48-hour ultimatum to resolve nomination grievances. The aggrieved aspirants who convened at a city hotel lamented that the Azimio coalition is yet to address pertinent issues including zoning as well nomination…

KALONZO TOURS SOUTH SUDAN

Wiper Democratic Movement Leader and Former Vice President Hon Kalonzo Musyoka has concluded his three-day visit to Juba-South Sudan where he held meetings with the Country’s President Salva Kiir, Mayardit , First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and Fourth Vice President Rebbecca Garang over the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. The country has made…