Kisumu poet’s recovery from depression offers peek into burden of mental disorder among Kenyan men

Kisumu poet’s recovery from depression offers peek into burden of mental disorder among Kenyan men

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), men account for 56.9 per cent of diagnosed mental health disorders in the country and more than three-quarters of suicide cases

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Cartelism: Homa Bay MCAs want policy to protect rice farmers in Kimira-Oluch Irrigation Scheme

Cartelism: Homa Bay MCAs want policy to protect rice farmers in Kimira-Oluch Irrigation Scheme

According to the MCA, the practice robs local millers, aggregators and other stakeholders of opportunities to benefit from the rice subsector.

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Redemption songs: Day Bob Marley ‘liberated’ BBC from racial bias against Black musicians, opened up space for Black workers

Redemption songs: Day Bob Marley ‘liberated’ BBC from racial bias against Black musicians, opened up space for Black workers

The band looked around. Bob was right. White Londoners were crossing the street to avoid walking past them. Parents were pulling their children closer.

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IMO sounds alarm over safety of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees

IMO sounds alarm over safety of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees

The IMO chief emphasised that ship masters and shipping companies bear ultimate responsibility for voyage planning and risk assessment under international safety and security management frameworks.

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Brazil talks financial freedom as it says US criticism of Pix payment system is driven by business interests

Brazil talks financial freedom as it says US criticism of Pix payment system is driven by business interests

US criticism of Brazil’s instant payment system Pix is driven by economic interests linked to major US technology companies, Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Tuesday. In an interview with news outlet UOL, Durigan said the scrutiny of Pix – a free payment system run by Brazil’s central bank...

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Nigeria leads Africa countries in evacuating citizens from South Africa in wake xenophobic attacks

Nigeria leads Africa countries in evacuating citizens from South Africa in wake xenophobic attacks

South Africa has recently witnessed a wave of anti-immigration demonstrations, with organisers citing high domestic unemployment, rising crime rates and pressure on public infrastructure as primary concerns.

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US, Iran trade fire as Tehran warns Trump to be ready for blow-for-blow in latest wave of flare-up

US, Iran trade fire as Tehran warns Trump to be ready for blow-for-blow in latest wave of flare-up

The IRGC said that US forces attacked several locations in Jask, Sirik and Qeshm, damaging a telecommunications mast and destroying two water tanks in Sirik. Hours later, the command said it had completed strikes against Iran, which was confirmed by the IRIB.

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‘We won’t work with Kikuyus’: Is Mbadi an outright ‘ethnic bigotry patient’ bequeathed delicate role of minding national purse?

‘We won’t work with Kikuyus’: Is Mbadi an outright ‘ethnic bigotry patient’ bequeathed delicate role of minding national purse?

However, to prove that he is not the quack leader I believe him to be, he must begin by setting an example that he will not work with Kikuyus.

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Sifuna’s status as secretary general of ODM to be clear next week when tribunal rules on his petition

Sifuna’s status as secretary general of ODM to be clear next week when tribunal rules on his petition

The Orange Democratic Movement has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to dismiss Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s complaint, arguing the party’s internal disciplinary process must run its course first. The dispute stems from a National Executive Council (NEC) resolution of February 11, 2026, which purged Sifuna from hi party position...

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Two MPs from western Kenya move to court after they were conned of Ksh93m in fake land sale

Two MPs from western Kenya move to court after they were conned of Ksh93m in fake land sale

In the first count, he obtained Ksh26 million from Emmanuel Wangwe by falsely pretending to be in a position to sell him land parcel – LR. No.13873/3 – situated in Karen, Nairobi, which was a false promise.

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