Food rations are halved in one of Africa’s largest refugee camps following US President Trump aid pause

Food rations are halved in one of Africa’s largest refugee camps following US President Trump aid pause

Food rations have been halved. Previous ration cuts led to protests in March. Monthly cash transfers that refugees used to buy proteins and vegetables to supplement the rice, lentils and cooking oil distributed by WFP have ended this month.

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As Africa pioneers non-dollar payments systems, Trump responds with threat to impose stiff tariffs

As Africa pioneers non-dollar payments systems, Trump responds with threat to impose stiff tariffs

The move by Africa to create payments systems that do not rely on the greenback mirrors a push by China to develop financial systems independent of Western institutions. Countries like Russia, which face economic sanctions, are also keen for an alternative to the dollar.

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Anglican Church bishops launch blistering attack on President Ruto for condoning police brutality

Anglican Church bishops launch blistering attack on President Ruto for condoning police brutality

Addressing journalists at the ACK New Cathedral Church in Kisumu, Maseno South Diocese Bishop Charles Onginjo, flanked by other ACK bishops from the six counties in the region, demanded that President Ruto act decisively on police brutality to restore public confidence in the security sector.

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Israel bars thousands of Palestinians from Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel bars thousands of Palestinians from Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Al-Aqsa Mosque is the world’s third-holiest site for Muslims. Jews call the area the Temple Mount, saying it was the site of two Jewish temples in ancient times.

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Buried faith: Temple beneath the mosque and why Jews could not establish State of Israel in western Kenya

Buried faith: Temple beneath the mosque and why Jews could not establish State of Israel in western Kenya

What was in the nineteenth century the Luhyia Kingdom (also known as Wanga Kingdom) had been carved out for Jews, but this was not to be as resettling in western Kenya would have meant the community that is believed the descendants of Jesus Christ being stripped of their spiritual, cultural and biological attachment to their motherland.

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Kenya’s Generation Z won’t fooled by President Ruto’s antics, the genie is not going back inside the bottle

Kenya’s Generation Z won’t fooled by President Ruto’s antics, the genie is not going back inside the bottle

Today, the intricacies of the budgeting cycle are regularly debated in the mainstream press and it has become fashionable for knowledgeable professionals to organise discussions on X to educate fellow Kenyans on matters of macro-finance.

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EACC declares war on land grabbers in Kakamega, reveals 25 per cent of public land has been stolen

EACC declares war on land grabbers in Kakamega, reveals 25 per cent of public land has been stolen

Western Regional Commissioner Irungu Macharia who chaired the meeting directed all national government administrative officers and police commanders to ensure corruption prevention committees are revitalised to curb the vice.

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How Buffalo Bicycle became a timely intervention in health coverage in rural Uganda

How Buffalo Bicycle became a timely intervention in health coverage in rural Uganda

In Uganda, an East African country of 45 million people, efforts to market the bicycle have focused on supporting health workers like Abalo, who visits people’s homes and reports any issues to authorities.

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Coffee, once a jewel in Kenya economy, struggles as government targets 150,000 tonnes per year

Coffee, once a jewel in Kenya economy, struggles as government targets 150,000 tonnes per year

To address these challenges, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya disclosed that his ministry has already rolled out a number of reforms including the distribution of over 780,000 seedlings so far, with a target of five million by the end of this year and 20 million by the end of 2026.

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Kenya’s leather and tanning industry set for a rebound as Italy and Equity Bank plough resources in the neglected sector

Kenya’s leather and tanning industry set for a rebound as Italy and Equity Bank plough resources in the neglected sector

Representatives from key entities in the delegation, including UNPAC (National Association of Italian Leather Chemicals Manufacturers), UNIC (Italian Tanners’ Association), and ICEC (Institute of Quality Certification for the Italian leather sector), spoke highly of the partnership.

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