Day Bob Marley taught airport security f ‘the most powerful response to injustice is not resistance but dignity that refuses to bend’

Day Bob Marley taught airport security f ‘the most powerful response to injustice is not resistance but dignity that refuses to bend’

As Bob stepped forward in the security line, an officer raised his hand, not hurried, not aggressive, just firm enough to stop momentum. Sir, step aside. Bob paused.

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Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County

Three artisanal miners feared dead after goldmine collapse in Bondo, Siaya County

Area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Oliver Arika, who visited the scene, confirmed that leaders from the area led by Speaker George Okode, have already mobilised resources to commence rescue of the three miners.

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Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face

Death of 15 in West Pokot goldmine shines light on grim dangers artisanal miners face

West Pokot County Commissioner David Saruni who visited the scene alongside County Security officials, mining officers and local leaders on Friday, confirmed that 21 miners had been trapped underground during the collapse.

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Why Tanzania’s evergreen Orchestra DDC Mlimani Park’s will outlive thuggish Genge and Bongo Flava music genres

Why Tanzania’s evergreen Orchestra DDC Mlimani Park’s will outlive thuggish Genge and Bongo Flava music genres

Juwata was owned by the state and the musicians earned salaries to promote ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ujamaa (socialism) ideologies.

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A camel for the poor: Samburu County acquires, distributes drought resilient livestock

A camel for the poor: Samburu County acquires, distributes drought resilient livestock

Speaking during the distribution exercise at Golgotim village on Friday, Samburu County Governor Lati Lelelit said the camel is a source of livelihood for many pastoral families in Samburu County because of its high milk yield and ability to thrive in arid conditions.

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Promising avocado farming gradually edging out traditional tea farms in Bureti

Promising avocado farming gradually edging out traditional tea farms in Bureti

Tea requires year-round maintenance, frequent plucking and constant input application, yet many farmers say the margins of profit are gradually shrinking. By contrast, avocado farming, buoyed by strong export demand, is attracting younger farmers seeking quicker and potentially higher returns.

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Nairobi music fans can finally break the monotony of remixes as Kenya-based Lingala artist Zeget launches 7-track album

Nairobi music fans can finally break the monotony of remixes as Kenya-based Lingala artist Zeget launches 7-track album

Royaumz Band is a resident band at 1824 in Madaraka Shopping Centre. It performs there every Tuesday. It also performs at Pyasa Lounge Donholm on Thursdays and Sundays and Club Kuche at Nyayo Stadium every Saturday.

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Race and class: In public Slave Master called Esther his ‘property’ but in a letter ‘more wife to me than any peace I have known’

Race and class: In public Slave Master called Esther his ‘property’ but in a letter ‘more wife to me than any peace I have known’

For 14 years, she had moved through Cole House like a shadow trusted to carry trays, letters, silence, and shame. But by the time she stepped out into the hall with the banker downstairs and the hidden desk waiting in the dark, she knew the night had changed.

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