President William Ruto wants schools in Kerio Valley to open again. The schools closed because of attacks by bandits. Ruto told the Ministry of Education to work with others to reopen the schools. He wants this done in the next three months.
Many families left Kerio Valley to escape the violence. Ruto said the government will make sure they have homes to return to. He also ordered the Ministry of Interior to stop the bandits.
Last year, Ruto promised to improve life in Kerio Valley and other dangerous areas. He wants all children to have the same chances in life, no matter where they live.
At the prayer meeting in Kerio Valley, Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen thanked Ruto for keeping his promise. Murkomen said they would not let...
Nairobi is bringing services closer to the people. Governor Johnson Sakaja wants this to happen. He is setting up new service centers around the city.
People will not have to travel far to get county services anymore. They can go to places near their homes instead of the busy downtown area.
Tiras Njoroge works for the county and is in charge of money matters. Mr. Njoroge said the governor's plan is important because it will make life easier for the people of Nairobi.
The county has opened three service centers so far. One is at City Hall. The other two are in neighborhoods called Dandora and Makadara.
People who live in the eastern part of Nairobi will find these centers very helpful. Dandora has seven counters to serve people...
M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, have taken over Masisi town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They captured it on Saturday, according to reports.
Masisi is the second town the M23 has seized in two days in North Kivu province. The area is rich in minerals.
Since 2021, the M23 has gained control of large parts of eastern DR Congo, causing hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes.
Angola tried to arrange peace talks between the presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda. But the talks failed last month.
Alexis Bahunga, a local official, said he was upset that the M23 had captured Masisi and warned that it would cause a serious humanitarian crisis. He wants the government to strengthen the army in the region.
A Masisi...
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki wants the country's leaders to show more respect for each other. He said this during a speech in Embu on Sunday.
Mr. Kindiki believes that mutual respect among leaders is important for Kenya's development. He asked Kenyans to respect their leaders as well, whether they are currently in office or not.
The Deputy President criticized some people who have been talking a lot and making idle comments. He warned them to stop and show respect instead.
Mr. Kindiki shared that he has kept a low profile recently and avoided criticizing others. He asked those who are angry about personal issues not to involve him or other leaders.
The Deputy President emphasized that he has shown respect to others and...
Snow and freezing rain swept parts of the UK on Sunday, causing problems for people trying to travel. Several big airports in England had to close their runways, and planes could not take off or land.
The bad weather hit the Midlands and areas up to Carlisle the hardest. But it also affected parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and other places in England. The government put out warnings. They said the weather could be dangerous.
Many flights were canceled or delayed at Manchester Airport. The airport had to close for a while in the morning. No planes could leave, and planes trying to land had to go to other airports instead.
The snow and ice also caused problems on the roads. Some roads in the north of England had to be closed, and...
Terence Wallen Visits Gambia for the First Time.
Terence Wallen is a famous reggae singer from the UK. This is his first trip to West Africa, and he has just arrived in Gambia.
Terence will play many shows in Gambia. The shows will honor Gregory Isaacs, a famous reggae star who was known as the "Cool Ruler." He died in 2010.
Terence has family roots in Jamaica. He is very happy to be in the Gambia. The people have been very nice to him, and he feels at home.
"I am excited to be here," Terence said. He spoke to a newspaper called The Standard. "I will play at least seven shows for Gregory Isaacs."
Terence wants to do more than just play music. He wants to help people in Gambia. He will use money from his shows to support schools and...
New Wedding Trends for 2025.
This year, people are getting married in new ways. They want their weddings to show who they are and show that they care about the planet.
Some couples choose small weddings. They invite only close family and friends, making the day special for everyone.
Many couples like bright colors now. They pick bold reds, greens, blues, and yellows. These colors make the wedding fun and unique.
Couples also want "green" weddings. They use local food and reused decorations. The places where they get married are good for the Earth, too.
Fancy clothes are out. Cozy is in. Couples want guests to feel relaxed. The weddings are more like big parties with friends.
The veils are back. But they are not plain. They have...
Blueberry Farming Grows in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe is growing more blueberries, which it wants to sell to other countries. Last year, It grew 5,000 tons, and this year, it thinks it will grow 8,000 tons. That is a lot more blueberries.
Farmers in Zimbabwe are planting blueberries on more land. Last year, they used 643 hectares, and this year, they are using 650 hectares. The farmers are also getting more blueberries from each hectare. They used to get 9 tons per hectare, and now they are getting 12 tons.
This is good news for Zimbabwe. They have a plan to grow their farming businesses, the Horticultural Recovery and Growth Plan. The plan seems to be working well for blueberries.
Blueberry farmers in Zimbabwe hope to sell their fruit to...
New Maize Seeds in Zimbabwe.
A company called EASI Seeds has developed new types of maize. It hopes these seeds will help farmers in Zimbabwe grow more food.
EASI Seeds worked with businesses from Europe and Africa. They wanted to make seeds that would do well in Africa.
The company made four different kinds of maize seeds. Each one grows well in certain parts of Zimbabwe, some faster than others, and they can all handle different weather.
Zimbabwe plans to grow a lot of maize. They will plant it on 1.8 million hectares of land. The new seeds from EASI will help with this plan.
Maize is a very important crop in Zimbabwe. Many small farmers grow it. It is a big part of the food people eat, and it also helps other businesses that...
