Longest government shutdown in US history ends and business lumbers back to life but political divisions remain
42 million Americans will no longer have to worry whether the SNAP subsidies that help them pay for groceries will run out. A spokesperson for the Agriculture Department said most states would receive funds for full SNAP benefits within 24 hours of the government reopening.
New cache of e-mails show Epstein’s epitaph may be that the sex trafficker hanged both himself and Trump
Even some Republican House members dug in on their demands for the release of the files – and that prospect prompted MAGA-quisling Speaker Mike Johnson to keep the House closed over the past month and half, since its reopening would entail the swearing in of newly elected Arizona Democratic Representative Adelita Grijalva, who represents the decisive 218th vote in a resolution to release the files.
UN says over a billion illicit firearms in circulation globally sustain conflict, terrorism and criminal networks
One definition has small arms and light weapons broadly categorised as weapons intended for individuals in armed or security forces, further classifying them as man-portable weapons made or modified to military specifications for use as lethal instruments of war.
Kenya turns to ‘Geographical Indications’ technology to brand and market its tea as uniquely local
Willy Mutai, the CEO of the Tea Board of Kenya, said on Thursday (today) that the study seeks to document the unique qualities of Kenyan tea linked to their geographic origins and explore how branding them as origin-specific products can increase value and competitiveness in global markets.
Massive gold find in Kakamega feeds talk about whether western is Kenya’s mythical El Dorado
The infrastructure needed will include 1,500-tonne-per-day processing plant, a 12-megawatt power station and a tailings storage facility. The mine’s construction is projected to cost between Ksh22 billion and Ksh27 billion, with an operational life of at least eight years.
Kenya: Siaya County Assembly passes landmark Widows Protection Bill that shields women from negative cultures
One of the key provisions of the Bill is the establishment of registration committees at both the county and ward levels. These committees will be responsible for identifying and registering widows, monitoring their welfare and ensuring that their rights are upheld.
Canada pushes for integration of refugees in Kakuma Camp into local economy
Canadian High Commissioner Joshua Tabah commended Kenya for fostering peaceful coexistence between refugees and host communities. He reaffirmed Canada’s readiness to support ongoing efforts aimed at promoting inclusion.
Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ trained as technicians to help light up communities
Barefoot College International focuses on middle-aged women because they tend to have the strongest links to their communities while not often involved in intensive child care.
Two new malaria drugs show promise as drug after study in 12 African countries
Novartis’ GanLum is a combination of a new drug, ganaplacide and an existing long-acting medication, lumefantrine.
South Africa President Ramaphosa terms US boycott of G20 summit inconsequential and ‘their loss’
The US president has for months targeted South Africa’s Black-led government for criticism over that and a range of other issues, including its decision to accuse US ally Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza in an ongoing and highly contentious case at the United Nations’ top court.
