Africa seeks one voice on climate change

Africa’s Ministers for Water are in South Africa for a conference on climate change. The Second Africa Water Conference seeks to consolidate the continent’s position ahead of the conference on climate change in Copenhagen, Denmark, in coming weeks. The one-week...

Credit crunch gone crazy in Kenya

A husband working abroad wrote to his wife Dear Sweetheart, I can’t send my salary this month. The global market crises has affected me, so I am sending 100 kisses. You are my sweetheart. Your loving husband,  His wife replied… Sweetheart Dearest, Thanks for...

Family hospitalised over jiggers

A mother and her three children are admitted to Kiambu District Hospital (Kenya) after being infested with jiggers. Ms Maryann Muthoni, 40, and her children aged between six months and eight years from Kanunga were taken to hospital by neighbours after noticing their...

Jiggers did not have to kill woman

A lot has been said about jigger infestation in Murang’a District. (KENYA) The impression created is that jigger infestation is some kind of disease that requires medical attention. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Although poverty plays a role, one doesn’t...

Pupil back in school, wants lover arrested

Standard Eight pupil who had eloped with a councillor has resurfaced and is ready to sit the Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) scheduled for next month. The schoolgirl, who is eight months pregnant, also wants the councillor arrested and prosecuted. "I want the...