Kenyan parents appeal for more specialised schools to cater for rising incidence of Down syndrome

Kenyan parents appeal for more specialised schools to cater for rising incidence of Down syndrome

Parents of children living with Down syndrome braved the scorching sun during an awareness campaign that began with a procession at the Kengeleni in Nyali Sub-County and culminated in a colourful event at the Kongowea Dispensary.

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Why discipline, time management and sociality became critical ingredients of success in Uganda’s pioneer institutions of higher learning

Why discipline, time management and sociality became critical ingredients of success in Uganda’s pioneer institutions of higher learning

Discipline is critical because without it we cannot set and achieve goals, develop good habits, overcome challenges, improve time management, and enhance family and community growth and development. In a sentence, we cannot be successful.

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Study reveals delayed adoption of advanced crops varieties cost Kenya $158 million

Study reveals delayed adoption of advanced crops varieties cost Kenya $158 million

The study, however, says that while advanced crop varieties offer powerful tools to address critical challenges such as pests and diseases, they are just a part of a broader solution for Kenya’s agricultural ecosystem and not a silver bullet but a vital component alongside good agronomic practices, access to markets, and supportive policies to achieve comprehensive food security and farmer prosperity.

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How youth-led uprisings are becoming central in protection of democratic resilience in Africa

How youth-led uprisings are becoming central in protection of democratic resilience in Africa

Protests which began with frustrations with service delivery expanded to systemic demands for accountability and ultimately regime change. Where narrow political economic settlements exclude the electorate they are meant to serve, democratic risks and vulnerabilities are illuminated. When elite political cultures prioritise rent-seeking and exclude the broader populace, the outcome is heightened disgruntlement buttressed

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Lack of ‘enough Republican votes’ forces Trump nominee to top job to pull out for claiming to have ‘Nazi streak’

Lack of ‘enough Republican votes’ forces Trump nominee to top job to pull out for claiming to have ‘Nazi streak’

Ingrassia also denounced the Martin Luther King Jr holiday in private text messages, according to a report in Politico.

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TV journalist’s body flown to Nairobi as his death by suicide adds to worrying numbers in central Kenya

TV journalist’s body flown to Nairobi as his death by suicide adds to worrying numbers in central Kenya

The journalist’s body was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Sonko Rescue Team, a service run by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, which facilitated the entire process of moving Mbugua’s remains from Mombasa to Nairobi.

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Kenya’s top conservationist Abdullahi Ali bags Lifetime Achievement Award for efforts to save world’s most endangered antelope species

Kenya’s top conservationist Abdullahi Ali bags Lifetime Achievement Award for efforts to save world’s most endangered antelope species

In 2005, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) reached out to Dr Abdullahi Ali to spearhead the Hirola Management Committee in north-eastern Kenya. As it is mainly found in community lands, he works to support community-based conservation programs focused on hirola conservation.

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ODM capture: Why President Ruto moved with speed to install Raila Odinga’s elder brother acting leader of Kenya’s main opposition party

ODM capture: Why President Ruto moved with speed to install Raila Odinga’s elder brother acting leader of Kenya’s main opposition party

The factions in ODM seem to be trying to answer the question: which Raila is authentic? The one who fought for change in Kenya or the one who propped up Ruto’s falling regime?

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‘Prolife’ champions launch ‘freedom from suicide’ and mental health campaign as Nyeri in central Kenya records 100 cases in ten months

‘Prolife’ champions launch ‘freedom from suicide’ and mental health campaign as Nyeri in central Kenya records 100 cases in ten months

Ochako also raised alarm over an increase in stock theft in the county, which he blamed on laxity in community policing. He said there was a need for partnership between security agents and members of the public in addressing security concerns and directed local administrators to enhance grassroots mobilisation in order to identify suspected criminal elements.

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Killed and displaced with guns, residents of eastern Congo face another crisis: Land grabs and assassinations by M23 rebels in Rutshuru

Killed and displaced with guns, residents of eastern Congo face another crisis: Land grabs and assassinations by M23 rebels in Rutshuru

It is widely believed that Rwanda’s current support for the M23 is driven by geopolitical and economic interests, although the Congolese army has given it a pretext by allying with various militias, including the FDLR, to strengthen its ranks against the rebels.

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