DNK International By Xavier Lugaga,Busia.
China-Uganda year of people to people exchanges.
Uganda: Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo signs on a painting depicting a horse during a temple fair to launch the China-Uganda Year of People-to-People Exchanges and celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Kampala, Uganda, Feb. 8, 2026.
PHOTO/Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua
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Mau Mau War Veterans Appeal for Help to Bury Fallen Comrade.
By Our Correspondent, Nyandarua
The Mau Mau War Veterans Association has appealed to well-wishers and the public for financial assistance to help bury one of its members, the late General Njora Muronjo Kiambati, also known as General Njoro Muronjo Kiambati, from Ngorika in Nyandarua County.
According to the association’s Director, James Mahuria, the deceased was a distinguished freedom fighter who played a significant role in Kenya’s struggle for independence.
“He was among the brave patriots who took up arms against British colonial rule in the 1950s and endured detention, displacement, and immense hardship in pursuit of freedom for our nation,” said Mahuria.
Mahuria added that the late Genera…
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We salute President Ruto for bold step to have the sports facility back, Mombasa branch FKF chairman Alamin says.
By Tobby Otum,Mombasa.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Mombasa Branch Chairman Ahmed Alamin Abdalla alias Alamin Abdallah led the sports administration within the county to give President William Ruto a thumbs up for the bold step he has taken to ensure Mombasa stadium gets a new facelift.
The government has set aside Sh 1 billion for the completion of the stalled 15,000-seater sports facility.
The FKF Mombasa branch chairman said the stalled facility has nurtured veteran sports men and women in the coast region.
“In the last 15 years the facility has had a great impact in the sports circles,” he pointed out.
Alamin said the head of …
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PS Prof.Abdulrazak attends regional validation workshop.
Research and Innovation Principal Secretary Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak speaking during a Kenya Science Research and Innovation (SRD) synergy regional validation workshop held at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa in Nyali constituency, Mombasa county. During the workshop which was in collaboration with the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) the PS called for technological interventions to end drought in some parts of the country.
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Busia Trailer Park: High-Stakes Project Promises Jobs as Transparency Questions Linger.
By Xavier Lugaga,Busia.
The Busia Trailer Park, a strategic facility meant to anchor cross-border trade between Kenya and Uganda, is steadily taking shape, even as it remains under investigation over questions of transparency in its procurement process.
County officials confirm that while inquiries continue, construction has not stalled, with the county government insisting the project will be delivered for the greater economic and social good of Busia residents.
Once complete, the trailer park is expected to ease congestion at the border, streamline cargo handling, and improve turnaround time for hundreds of trucks that pass through Busia daily.
The facility is desig…
Imam denies defrauding Muslims on Pilgrimage.
Malindi based Imam,Omar Athman,arraigned before Milimani court Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, denies defrauding Muslims going to Mecca for holy pilgrimage of Sh700 000.
The court will determine tomorrow whether he will be released on bond.
[DNK-International@February 9,2026]
