Electric motorcycle firm cashes in on punitive fuel prices to rollout 10,000 electric bikes in Kenya

Electric motorcycle firm cashes in on punitive fuel prices to rollout 10,000 electric bikes in Kenya

Powerhive Chief Executive Officer Christopher Hornor said the partnership brings together the firm’s experience in energy infrastructure and Kibo Africa’s presence in the motorcycle market.

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TVET student at Chanzeywe College in Vihiga County invents solar-assisted waste oil stove

TVET student at Chanzeywe College in Vihiga County invents solar-assisted waste oil stove

Despite these challenges, he expressed optimism that the technology can be improved and scaled for wider use. He proposed the establishment of community workshops where youth can fabricate the jikos using scrap metal, while garages supply waste oil as raw material.

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Ghost stadiums: Sports Kenya director Gabriel Komora back in court to over financial fiddling petition allegations

Ghost stadiums: Sports Kenya director Gabriel Komora back in court to over financial fiddling petition allegations

The case, which names Gabriel Komora as the first respondent, has also drawn in key state agencies – including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, and the Assets Recovery Agency – as interested parties to underline the broader public interest dimensions of the dispute.

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Fintech firm launches Kenya’s first large-scale fuel credit line for fleet operators and logistics companies

Fintech firm launches Kenya’s first large-scale fuel credit line for fleet operators and logistics companies

According to Tabb, the initiative is designed to replace the informal credit arrangements that had long dominated the transport and logistics sector, providing a structured financing solution that enables businesses to maintain operations without straining cash flow.

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Senator bemoans death of ‘serious journalism’ in US as medic links 2024 cancer diagnoses of King Charles III and Princess Catherine to Covid-19 vaccine

Senator bemoans death of ‘serious journalism’ in US as medic links 2024 cancer diagnoses of King Charles III and Princess Catherine to Covid-19 vaccine

Repeated Covid-19 vaccination caused what’s called immunoglobulin class switching, where the immune system switches from a mode of fighting cancer cells to tolerating cancer cells.
But most scientists didn’t look further into the plausible mechanisms by which repeated Covid-19 vaccination might be influencing cancer.

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Court rules missing Kenyan security analyst, military officer Mwnda Mbijjiwe was not in police custody when he vanished

Court rules missing Kenyan security analyst, military officer Mwnda Mbijjiwe was not in police custody when he vanished

The court pointed out that it remains unclear whether any meaningful investigations were conducted at the recovery scene or on the vehicle itself to establish leads on the disappearance

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Ghana names Fifa World Cup squad that includes veterans Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew

Ghana names Fifa World Cup squad that includes veterans Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew

Making its fifth World Cup appearance, Ghana has been drawn in Group L with Panama, England and Croatia. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia.

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Understanding why Israel is escalating attacks in Lebanon as opinion polls suggest drop in Netanyahu support

Understanding why Israel is escalating attacks in Lebanon as opinion polls suggest drop in Netanyahu support

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday vowed to turn the area of southern Lebanon’s Litani River into a military-controlled zone and continue striking Beirut until Hezbollah stops its attacks.

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New study identifies gene linking early growth to faster aging, cancer

New study identifies gene linking early growth to faster aging, cancer

An international team of researchers has identified a gene that links early growth with faster aging and a higher risk of cancer later in life, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Tuesday. The gene, called vgll3, may help explain why some biological advantages in youth come...

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Police in Kwale County rescue mental patient detained and chained by witchdoctor for five months

Police in Kwale County rescue mental patient detained and chained by witchdoctor for five months

During the rescue operation, several other individuals believed to be receiving treatment at homestead were seen sighted in the compound, raising concerns among human rights activists. It was not immediately known if they, too, were being detained for non-settlement of fees.

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