Horrors of slavery-2: How slavery contained within it seeds of its own destruction and reminder that the past lives in systems we inherit

Horrors of slavery-2: How slavery contained within it seeds of its own destruction and reminder that the past lives in systems we inherit

Continued… James Brenner was a lawyer and his law office on March 28, 1847, was busy. He understood discretion. He understood that some problems couldn’t be solved through legal channels or public confrontation. So he did what men in his position did. He reached out to other husbands quietly, carefully,...

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Under siege Health Cabinet Secretary Duale defends ministerial position, vows to protect Somali interests

Under siege Health Cabinet Secretary Duale defends ministerial position, vows to protect Somali interests

The cabinet secretary further reiterated commitment to defending President William Ruto’s administration and his Somali community, saying he would not apologise for doing so.

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Embu County in central Kenya raises red flag over high incidence of malnutrition as it launches nutrition policy

Embu County in central Kenya raises red flag over high incidence of malnutrition as it launches nutrition policy

Embu County Deputy Governor Kinyua Mugo observed that, through the policy, they will be able to bring together players in various sectors including health, agriculture, education, water and social protection to effectively combat the vice.

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Ethiopia’s largest and oldest university partners with regional bureaus to teach Chinese language

Ethiopia’s largest and oldest university partners with regional bureaus to teach Chinese language

Amid deepening Sino-Ethiopian ties, interest in studying the Chinese language is growing rapidly among Ethiopians, particularly the country’s youth.

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Radiologist at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital lands global grant for sickle cell study

Radiologist at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital lands global grant for sickle cell study

Dr Connie Ongeti secured the award from the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH), emerging among a small pool of successful applicants worldwide in a highly competitive call that attracted thousands of submissions.

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How Kenya’s girls’ school of ‘second chances’ allows teenaged mothers to live in boarding school with their babies

How Kenya’s girls’ school of ‘second chances’ allows teenaged mothers to live in boarding school with their babies

The boarding school was founded in 2015 and has put hundreds of girls and young women through secondary education while supporting their children. Some have gone on to successful professional careers, including in government and medicine.

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