How ‘cross-disciplinarity’ training in practical skills in Kenya churns out workforce with certified competencies  

How ‘cross-disciplinarity’ training in practical skills in Kenya churns out workforce with certified competencies  

According to a statement from the Affordable Housing Programme, University Statistics Report 2024/2025 shows that degree enrolment reached 628,541 students in 2024, reflecting one of the country’s major educational achievements.

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Why and how France, expected to win the World Cup, lost the semi-final match against itself

Why and how France, expected to win the World Cup, lost the semi-final match against itself

As for Michael Olise, the most creative player in the France team, and a footballer who has been such a joy to watch at this World Cup, he was nullified by Spain to such an extent that he was substituted with 18 minutes remaining.

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Kenya intensifies fight against cancer with launch of ethics committee to oversee prevention, treatment and control

Kenya intensifies fight against cancer with launch of ethics committee to oversee prevention, treatment and control

Duale challenged the institute to position Kenya as a regional centre of excellence in cancer research and clinical trials, saying the newly accredited ethics committee would provide the oversight needed to support quality research while attracting international collaborations.

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2.5 billions of people in the world go to bed hungry every day, says UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed

2.5 billions of people in the world go to bed hungry every day, says UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed

Describing the upcoming 2027 SDG Summit as a milestone, Mohammed said the summit must be more than “a stocktaking exercise,” and it must be a delivery moment: to sharpen priorities, scale what works and renew political commitment in the final stretch to deliver on the SDGs by 2030.

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29 countries sign agreement in Shanghai on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization

29 countries sign agreement in Shanghai on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization

Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). The WAICO will be an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, according to the agreement. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party...

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AI risks entrenching inequality rather than narrowing it as its future depends on sharing innovation, not restricting it

AI risks entrenching inequality rather than narrowing it as its future depends on sharing innovation, not restricting it

Through platforms like WAIC, open-source initiatives, joint research, talent exchanges and capacity-building programs, China has sought to expand access to AI technologies and help other countries, notably developing economies, build up their own capacity to innovate.

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More than 20 pupils and an adult die in school bus accident at Kapchorwa in eastern Uganda after driver loses control

More than 20 pupils and an adult die in school bus accident at Kapchorwa in eastern Uganda after driver loses control

At least nine children were hospitalised in critical condition, while the adult who died appeared to be the founder and head of the school, Ugandan Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, said on X. He said at least 19 other children were injured.

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Unemployment: Moscow Polytechnic University introduces Russian language courses in Kenya

Unemployment: Moscow Polytechnic University introduces Russian language courses in Kenya

Speaking in Nairobi during the launch, ICS Technical College Registrar Reinhard Amunga said the institution had embraced the initiative to ensure students acquire skills that improve their competitiveness in an increasingly globalized labour market.

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Kenya and US sign $1.7 billion health financing agreement that covers cancer, malaria and tuberculosis

Kenya and US sign $1.7 billion health financing agreement that covers cancer, malaria and tuberculosis

National Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi described the agreement as another milestone in Kenya-US health cooperation, noting that Kenya is the first country to sign the new financing arrangement. He said the previous donor funding model often lacked clarity on financing commitments and implementation, making planning difficult for both the Treasury and the Ministry of Health.

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Business communities and fishermen at Ogal on Lake Victoria lament omission of key infrastructure in construction of ultra-modern fish landing site

Business communities and fishermen at Ogal on Lake Victoria lament omission of key infrastructure in construction of ultra-modern fish landing site

Business communities and fishermen at Ogal landing site in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County, have expressed disappointment over the omission of critical infrastructure in the construction of the Ksh150 million ultra-modern fish landing site project. The infrastructure is funded through the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP), a joint initiative between Kenyan...

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