Kenya’s livestock and meat industry targets $7.8 billion earnings from exports to Middle East and Asia

Kenya’s livestock and meat industry targets $7.8 billion earnings from exports to Middle East and Asia

Among the key resolutions include fast-tracking the roll-out of the Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANITRAC) in all the 47 counties. The principal secretary said that adopting the new system will not only open up Kenya’s livestock products to the international export markets but will also ensure that the sector complies with international sanitary and phyto-sanitary standards currently demanded by the premium meat market.

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How US and Iran dump memorandum of understanding still alive they signed, resume drone and missile attacks

How US and Iran dump memorandum of understanding still alive they signed, resume drone and missile attacks

Fresh US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation have plunged Washington and Tehran back into open conflict less than a month after they signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war and paving the way for broader negotiations. Both sides now accuse the other of violating the agreement first....

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Iran responds to strikes with missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Iran responds to strikes with missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Iran tightened restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, barring vessels linked to Israel and the United States following their joint strikes on Iranian territory.

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‘Lord forgive them, for they do not what they are reporting,’ HIV patient drops case against media after confirming negative status

‘Lord forgive them, for they do not what they are reporting,’ HIV patient drops case against media after confirming negative status

According to the statement, the records confirmed that Oyan was enrolled into HIV care on May 3, 2012, under the Ministry of Health HIV programme, where he was classified under WHO Clinical Stage III and commenced on antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) in accordance with government treatment protocols.

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Like Haiti: Kenya hurtling towards gangland violence orchestrated by state and police, faith organisations warn

Like Haiti: Kenya hurtling towards gangland violence orchestrated by state and police, faith organisations warn

The NCCK called on President William Ruto to take immediate administrative action against any government officials found to be sponsoring or mobilising violent groups. It argued that addressing the issue early would help safeguard national peace and stability.

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Environmentalists in Homa Bay oppose dumping of asbestos on Lake Victoria shores as Kenya grapples with the cancer-causing material

Environmentalists in Homa Bay oppose dumping of asbestos on Lake Victoria shores as Kenya grapples with the cancer-causing material

In Homa Bay, asbestos is on some buildings at Tom Mboya University, Asumbi Teachers Training College, the county teaching and referral hospital, the nurses’ quarters, Homa Bay High School and some residential houses owned by county and national governments.

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Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience: Hydrological survey on proposed boreholes in northwestern Kenya concludes

Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience: Hydrological survey on proposed boreholes in northwestern Kenya concludes

Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) has successfully completed a countywide geophysical and hydrogeological survey for 27 proposed borehole sites under Batch II across seven sub counties in Turkana. Turkana South has eight proposed sites, Turkana West six, Loima five, Turkana East four, Turkana Central two while Turkana...

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News vendor shares how shifting political interests and social media explosion have hit newspaper circulation in Kenya

News vendor shares how shifting political interests and social media explosion have hit newspaper circulation in Kenya

The rise of smartphones, widespread internet access and the growing preference for digital news has steadily reduced demand for printed newspapers. Besides Covid-19 pandemic six years ago further disrupted businesses across the country and accelerated the shift to online information.

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By-election: Tourism cabinet secretary tells contestants and voters in Ol Kalou constituency to tone down inflammatory rhetoric

By-election: Tourism cabinet secretary tells contestants and voters in Ol Kalou constituency to tone down inflammatory rhetoric

Ms Rebecca Miano encouraged residents to reject divisive politics and instead focus on electing leaders capable of working closely with the national government to accelerate development projects in the constituency.

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Modern beekeeping adds new flavour to farmer earnings, promotes environmental conservation in Kakamega

Modern beekeeping adds new flavour to farmer earnings, promotes environmental conservation in Kakamega

Unlike maize farming, which has become increasingly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells, beekeeping is relatively resilient to climate change. In addition to producing honey, bees play a vital role in pollinating crops such as avocados, beans, sunflower, pumpkins and indigenous vegetables, leading to improved yields and better-quality produce.

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