Toronto memorial for Mathew Njenga’s mother
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Mathew Njenga’s mother, Mary Nyokabi Njenga. Mary was wife to Ernest Njenga Kiruku; mother to the Late Eng. John [...]
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Fundraising for Natalie, the daughter of a Kenyan family in Toronto
Natalie Stravens, daughter of Pastor Ken & Emily Stravens is currently pursuing her degree at Mc Master University in Hamilton, Ontario. Her parents recently moved to [...]
Thank a Teacher: Happy World Teachers Day
We appreciate every dedicated teacher that pushed us to become what we are today. Happy World Teachers Day! ~Wakenya [...]
Canadians want minorities to do more to ‘fit in’: CBC-Angus Reid poll
As a divisive election tears Americans apart over questions of race and immigration, a CBC News poll suggests Canadians are right in believing they think very differently [...]
Nairobi Sh14bn light rails project set to finally start
The construction of light commuter rails to link Nairobi estates with the city centre is set to start after viability studies of the Sh14 billion project meant to ease [...]
Kenya launches world’s first child-friendly TB drug
Kenya has become the first country in the world to launch new child-friendly drug for treating tuberculosis (TB). The medicine is strawberry-flavoured and dissolves in water [...]
African-American museum opens in Washington DC
The first black president of the US has formally opened the first US national museum about African-American history, in Washington DC. Barack Obama said the $540m (£415m) [...]
Saskatchewan doctors call for emergency response to HIV crisis
Saskatchewan’s HIV rates are double the national average. Doctors say it’s time for the provincial health ministry to step in. “People are become ill and dying from a [...]
Family who lost three kids, grandfather files $25M lawsuit against drunk driver Marco Muzzo
A Toronto-area family who lost four family members — including three children — in a horrific car crash last year has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the [...]
Strong showing for Teams Kenya and Canada at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Congratulations to our teams from home and second home! Canada finished the Rio Paralympics Games 2016 with 29 medals (eight gold, 10 silver, 11 bronze) to rank 14th among [...]