Britain promises Kenya it will investigate all atrocities committed by its soldiers accused of murder and rape
British High Commissioner in Nairobi John Matt has assured Kenya that the British government is investigating all allegations of atrocities committed by their soldiers. Among the allegations are incidents of murder, sexual abuse, racism and human rights violations. Speaking in Nanyuki during the commissioning of a dining-hall built for Temakis...
World’s first ever: Kenyan wildlife veterinarians perform ground-breaking surgery on rare white rhino calf to open its anus
The diagnosis was done at Ol Pejeta Conservancy and prompted the rapid mobilisation of a five-member veterinary team drawn from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) and Northern Kenya Veterinary Services (NKVS).
‘Hand of God’ Season Two? Explaining rising anticipation for World Cup match between Argentina and England
Antonio Rattin refusing to leave the pitch in 1966. Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in 1986. David Beckham’s red card in 1998. Few World Cup rivalries have produced so many moments that transcend sport, becoming part of the political and cultural history of two nations. As England and Argentina...
How Kenyan piloted cargo aircraft was shot down in Darfur on suspicion of trafficking arms to fighters in Sudan and South Sudan civil wars
A few weeks after the 737 was destroyed by Sudan’s military, another Shaulis company bought another Boeing. This one was a 727, built in 1980, bought from a US government contractor called Kalitta Charters II LLC and located in the Midwestern US state of Michigan.
How US military veteran and contractor with interests in Kenya, central Africa runs mystery Boeings on Sudan’s war routes
United Nations accused the RSF of genocide during its siege of al-Fashir, one of the war’s bloodiest episodes. Capturing the city cemented the RSF’s control over Darfur, a region roughly the size of France. The paramilitary group has roots in the government-backed “Janjaweed” militias accused of atrocities in Darfur including ethnic cleansing two decades ago.
CPC anniversary speech: Senior legislators studying Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building
Senior Chinese legislators held a meeting on Monday this week to study a speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering marking the CPC’s 105th founding anniversary. The meeting, convened by the leading party members group of the National...
Hell of a disaster in eastern Congo as health-workers strike over unpaid salaries, confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000
Health workers at the Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday, the latest group to have walked off their job at the epicentre over payment issues.
Spain’s unheralded aces end Deschamps’ France romance with World Cup dream of success
Spain edged its opponent for completed passes, but had only two shots on target compared to France’s three. Both attempts counted, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting an early penalty after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne, before Porro added a second following a one-two with Dani Olmo.
Disaster unpreparedness: Coach Deschamps rues France’s too many errors in World Cup semi-final loss to Spain
Asked whether France had been given a footballing lesson, Deschamps acknowledged the quality of Luis de la Fuente’s side while lamenting his own team’s technical shortcomings.
Farmers in Kenya’s Rift Valley region turn to indigenous crops to strengthen food systems, restore diminishing soil health
Stakeholders at the forum agreed that supporting indigenous knowledge and sustainable farming methods would be key in building resilient food systems capable of withstanding the effects of climate change.
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