Death toll in flash-floods in Kenyan capital climbs to 45 as torrential rains pound East Africa
Nairobi police chief late last week said that in addition to drownings, some deaths were caused by electrocution. The floods had also done extensive damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. Officials said 172 vehicles that had been swept away by flood waters have been recovered.
Kenya embarks on environmental law reforms to bring the 2013 policies in tandem with emerging climate change realities
According to Environmental Secretary Selly Kimosop, who spoke during the closing of the three-day workshop at a Machakos hotel, the environmental landscape today is quite different from what it was a decade ago and the technical workshop provided an opportunity to address gaps and needs assessment.
Group of Seven nations considers release of reserves as oil prices soar highest since 2022 at more than $119 a barrel on Iran war
Monday’s prices compare with all-time highs of around $147 a barrel for the contracts in 2008, according to LSEG data going back to the 1980s. The premium of front-month loading Brent contracts over contracts for delivery in six months’ time surged to an all-time high on Monday of almost $36, according to LSEG data going back to 2004.
Kenya’s CJ tells newly hired magistrates to uphold integrity, professionalism as primary courts revel in 104 per cent case clearance
The swearing-in ceremony is part of an induction programme organised by the Kenya Judiciary Academy and the office of the registrar of magistrates, which will equip the newly appointed judicial officers with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to effectively discharge their duties.
Sovereignty surrender: Kenya food security at risk as President Ruto lifts ban on GMOs, plans to privatise Kenya Seed Company
Neither UNHCR nor WFP ever made this commitment and refugees were not ready to stand up in their own defence.
President Xi Jinping says his regime is charting new course for China’s growth with quality productive forces
Artificial intelligence (AI), as a representative of the new quality productive forces and a standout in China’s sci-tech advancements, is now driving upgrading and innovation across industries – a process Xi has closely followed with keen interest.
Foreign minister vows Taiwan will remain an integral part of China, won’t allow cessation
The Democratic Progressive Party authorities’ obstinate pursuit of their separatist agenda is the root-cause undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, said Wang.
East African Community leaders call for immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo
The leaders acknowledged ongoing diplomatic efforts under the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, led by Ugandan President Museveni and agreed that regional initiatives should be harmonised to strengthen peacebuilding efforts in eastern DRC, it said.
World oil prices soar in wake of market turmoil triggered by economic fallout of US-Israel strikes on Iran
Despite efforts by other nations to boost supply, analysts predict that the oil market will continue facing significant shortages, with geopolitical risk premiums expected to stay elevated. This surge in oil prices adds further strain to a struggling global economy. Surging oil prices have triggered turbulence across global financial markets, sending major stock indices into sharp decline.
Lesotho’s Moshoeshoe Walk unites culture, community and cross-border friendship
More than 200 years ago, at a time when much of southern Africa was mired in violent conflict and displacement, King Moshoeshoe I chose a path that would shape the identity of the Basotho people. Rather than conquering neighbouring groups, he welcomed displaced communities, forged alliances through dialogue and marriage and granted land to integrate people from different backgrounds.
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