Case of ‘revolution’ eating own children: Voters hired Trump through MAGA, he’s firing them via DOGE

Case of ‘revolution’ eating own children: Voters hired Trump through MAGA, he’s firing them via DOGE

A White House spokesman said Trump had been given a popular mandate to overhaul the federal government to combat waste, fraud and abuse. Trump edged out his opponent, Democratic former Vice President Kamala Harris, by 1.5 percentage points in the November contest.

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Kenya and Ziti Enrique Foundation team up to freshen up school re-entry policy for adolescent moms

Kenya and Ziti Enrique Foundation team up to freshen up school re-entry policy for adolescent moms

Despite the existence of studies on the implementation of school re-entry policy and guidelines, most research is silent on the wellbeing of the child born of an adolescent mother.

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Ethiopia teeters on brink of another conflict a year after Pretoria peace deal ended a brutal civil war in Tigray region

Ethiopia teeters on brink of another conflict a year after Pretoria peace deal ended a brutal civil war in Tigray region

Over the last 18 months, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has launched a campaign to reclaim landlocked Ethiopia’s sea access, which it lost when Eritrea seceded in 1993. This prompted an angry row with Somalia that has only just been patched up.

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Kenya and Uganda anti-counterfeit agencies unveil cutting-edge technology to combat crossborder counterfeit trade

Kenya and Uganda anti-counterfeit agencies unveil cutting-edge technology to combat crossborder counterfeit trade

ACN-Uganda’s Milka Singh said they have used a new technology called deep trace AI technology, the first hybrid platform under the sky which has started using deep trace AI technology. He added that the BLEEP sticker has a hybrid technology that has multiple features including six layers of ink spray this means heavy investment has been made in the manufacturing of these stickers.

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From chasing criminals in streets and bushes, Kenyan police officer turns focus on deforestation in arid areas

From chasing criminals in streets and bushes, Kenyan police officer turns focus on deforestation in arid areas

Beyond tree planting, Justus Mwendwa has also ventured into waste management and reduction of carbon emission. He designed a 50 kilogrammes smokeless incinerator at the Machakos Police Headquarters. The incinerator burns waste in a lower chamber, compresses smoke in an upper chamber, and releases vapour instead of harmful emissions. 

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Beware the cellphone in your hands may contain toxic flame retardants – new study findings warn

Beware the cellphone in your hands may contain toxic flame retardants – new study findings warn

In recent years, polymeric flame retardants have been used to replace smaller, toxic molecules, such as chemicals called hexabromocyclododecane or HBCD, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE, which have been partially phased out due to safety concerns.

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Kenya investing in non-traditional tourism destinations by adding untapped Turkana potential to national circuit

Kenya investing in non-traditional tourism destinations by adding untapped Turkana potential to national circuit

Historically regarded as a region of low economic potential, Turkana County in northwest Kenya is increasingly eliciting a lot of investment interest with tourism becoming an integral part of the regional government’s sources of revenue. With archaeological sites, geological features, culture and Lake Turkana being central to tourist attractions, the...

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Kenya: Narok County governor quashes fears of conflict of interest as court awards brother local land ownership

Kenya: Narok County governor quashes fears of conflict of interest as court awards brother local land ownership

In a press statement, Governor Ntutu clarified the legal battle between Kunini and the County Government of Narok is not a legal dispute between our collective family and the county government.

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How lofty hopes of palm oil boom fuelled abject poverty, environmental hell in eastern Uganda

How lofty hopes of palm oil boom fuelled abject poverty, environmental hell in eastern Uganda

Because palm fruits can be harvested throughout the year (compared to one or two seasonal harvests of other crops) and have high yields, palm farming has become a viable alternative for the residents (Taylor, 2024), the temptation to make money quickly to conquer poverty is the main drive for people embracing the growing of oil palm.

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Contested between Sudan and South Sudan’s oil-rich Abyei territory’s years in political limbo renews ethnic hostility

Contested between Sudan and South Sudan’s oil-rich Abyei territory’s years in political limbo renews ethnic hostility

There have also been longer-standing clashes between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya pastoralists, who migrate seasonally through Abyei and have historically acted as proxies for the Sudanese government; although there has been a reduction in tensions in recent years.

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