The National Nutrition Agency marked World Breastfeeding Week at its headquarters on Thursday. Deputy Executive Director Bakary Jallow highlighted breastfeeding as an environmentally sustainable practice that produces no pollution or waste. He emphasized that proper nutrition represents a fundamental right for all children under international conventions. Global statistics show 48 percent of infants receive exclusive breastfeeding at six months, approaching the 2025 target of 50 percent. Officials aim to reach 70 percent by 2030 through coordinated support systems.
Malnutrition contributes to 45 percent of childhood deaths worldwide, according to 2022 data. Health organizations report 149 million children suffer from stunting, while 45...
The Gambia Press Union approved an updated ethics charter for media professionals during Thursday's gathering at African Princess Hotel in Kotu. Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally endorsed the document as essential guidance for proper journalistic conduct. The magistrate emphasized how the charter establishes clear standards that promote professional reporting practices. He noted the framework aligns with United Nations disability rights conventions that Gambia ratified in 2015. Krubally urged media workers to follow legal boundaries while avoiding inflammatory content that damages society.
Secretary General Modou Joof praised participants for their engagement throughout the validation process. He stressed that the revised Chernor...
GMB Promotion completed a talent agreement with recording artist Emmanuel Lawrence on Tuesday. The performer uses the stage name Manue for his musical career. Company executives finalized the memorandum at Bennett Apartment in Brufut during August. Christopher Mendy serves as chief executive officer for the promotion company. The partnership targets international markets for artist development.
Mendy operates under the professional name Chris Black within music circles. The Germany-based Gambian promoter has organized events across multiple countries. Lawrence contacted the company repeatedly over three years before securing representation. Black praised the artist's persistence and musical direction during the ceremony. The executive...
Global youth representatives marked the eightieth anniversary of World War II's conclusion and the United Nations establishment by releasing a comprehensive peace initiative. The document emerges as worldwide transformations accelerate and humanity faces critical decisions between cooperation and conflict. Young leaders emphasize their generation's responsibility to preserve peace through concrete actions that oppose violence and support multilateral frameworks. The initiative promotes cultural exchange programs that bridge civilizations while fostering mutual respect among diverse populations. Youth advocates seek to strengthen international cooperation mechanisms that advance sustainable development goals.
Climate action represents a...
President William Ruto removed Mary Wambui Mungai from her position as Communications Authority of Kenya chairperson through an August 8 gazette notice. Charles Kamau Karondo received the appointment to replace her for a three-year term. The president exercised powers under the Kenya Information and Communications Act to make these changes. Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi Mugaa simultaneously appointed Mungai to chair the Athi Water Works Development Agency board. This move reversed Karondo's previous water agency role.
Ruto had originally appointed Mungai in December 2022 after Gilbert Kibe resigned to pursue personal interests. Kibe previously served as the Director General of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority before his...
The government distributed 500,000 shillings to each Harambee Stars member following their draw against Angola. Twenty-seven players and fifteen technical staff received the promised financial rewards. The Ministry of Sports confirmed the payments fulfilled presidential commitments made before the tournament began. This monetary incentive represents part of broader efforts to motivate Kenya's national football team. The reward system demonstrates official support for the squad's qualification campaign.
President William Ruto established a comprehensive prize structure for tournament performance. Victory in matches earns players one million shillings each, while draws provide 500,000 shillings per person. The team previously earned one...
Emergency officials ordered thousands of residents to flee their homes as the Canyon Fire spreads rapidly through areas northwest of Los Angeles. The blaze began Thursday afternoon near the Ventura and Los Angeles county border before expanding from 30 acres to nearly 5,000 acres by Friday morning. Authorities evacuated 2,700 people while issuing warnings to another 14,000 residents in the fire zone. Firefighters have achieved zero containment of the flames as extreme weather conditions hamper suppression efforts. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit in coming days.
Santa Clarita officials placed their city on high alert and warned residents to avoid fire-affected zones. County Supervisor...
A fatal collision between a Kenya Pipeline Company bus and a cargo train killed nine people Thursday afternoon in Morendat, Naivasha. The bus carried thirty-two employees returning from their morning shift when the train struck it at a railway crossing near Morendat Training and Conference Centre. Four KPC staff members and five contracted cleaning service workers died in the accident. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum confirmed the casualties Friday.
Several injured victims receive medical treatment at hospitals in Naivasha and Nairobi. Some patients require surgery after further medical evaluation. One person at Kijabe Hospital remains stable while being treated for fractures. KPC Managing Director Joe Sang visited both the...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the successful destruction of the Mulot SIM-swap criminal network during Friday's security forum in Bomet County. Authorities conducted multiple arrests through continuous enforcement operations targeting mobile money fraudsters operating across Bomet and Narok regions. The syndicate had gained widespread recognition for conducting sophisticated financial scams against unsuspecting victims. Public education initiatives and collaboration between citizens, police forces, and administrative officers contributed to dismantling the operation. Women frequently became targets of these deceptive schemes due to their trusting nature.
Security improvements have transformed Bomet County into...
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