Artisanal mining to resume in earnest in Kenya’s coastal county after society resolves dispute with state
Matilda Waleghwa, the Chairperson of Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Ltd, confirmed the ranch leadership had held a meeting with the Principal Secretary for Mining, during which critical agreements were reached regarding investor operations in the area.
Elon Musk’s X under fire for turning AI chatbot Grok that generates sexualised images of women and children into premium service
The apparent change comes after days of growing outrage against and scrutiny of Musk’s X and xAI, the company behind the Grok chatbot. The companies face an increasing number of investigations from regulators around the world over the creation of non-consensual explicit imagery and alleged sexual images of children.
China to tax contraceptives to spur birth rates as economic pressures from its aging population rise
Despite these efforts, experts believe China’s chances of reversing its low birth rate are slim, especially since it is one of the most expensive countries in which to raise children.
As mining becomes integral part of economy, Kenya unveils first post-mining land use advisory
Principal Secretary Kimtai hailed the report as a breakthrough achieved through extensive stakeholder engagement and scientific input, saying it reflected the collective aspirations of communities, experts, government institutions, and industry players.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital to hire own students, chief executive reveals
The assurance was given by Chief Executive Officer Joshua Okise during the admission of 25 students into the for January intake healthcare assistant course, marking the fourth cohort since the programme was launched.
Minister warns against ‘ethnicising’ national schools as troubling questions emerge over theft of education funds in north-eastern Kenya
“They (marginalised regions) have the opportunity to develop institutions of the highest standards possible in Kenya, not just for the children of those areas, but for the children of Kenya,” Gachagua said, adding that comparable counties in western, Rift Valley and Mt Kenya regions had used smaller amounts to establish “beautiful institutions.”
In Museveni’s 40 year presidency, Uganda transformed from a promising democracy to present theatre of servitude and sycophancy
January 15, Ugandans’ date with destiny. They will chose (or be forced to retain) President Museveni or dump him for Bobi Wine (Kyagulanyi Ssentamu). In Ugandan context, though, it is said, “history teaches us that we don’t learn from history.” Museveni is the still point of a turning wheel.
