Kenya lobbies IMO member states to support its candidature for Category C slot in the organisation
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Ali Joho, has affirmed that Kenya’s candidacy represents an opportunity to contribute significantly to global maritime governance by amplifying the voice of Africa, the Indian Ocean region and the Global South.
Reality for health workers in Haiti: Bullets left windows broken, damaged several parts of the hospital
The hospital leadership did their best to organise a proper evacuation but everything was delayed, and the fear kept rising. Some staff who had cars began leaving on their own, taking a few others with them. Watching them go made the rest of us feel abandoned and hopeless. Eventually, we decided to start walking, hoping to find some kind of public transportation.
Kenya revives vehicle manufacturing industry as it pushes transition to electric buses
Matatu sector players welcomed the partnership, although CitiHopa CEO Judy Thuo raised concerns about high electricity costs that make operations expensive.
South Sudan on cliff-hanger as First Vice President Machar is charged with treason, terrorism
Edmund Yakani, a prominent civic leader in South Sudan, warned that the suspects should be presented in a competent court and not what he described as “a kangaroo court of law.” He said he hopes citizens will be able to attend court proceedings.
Doping: Kenya risks being banned from hosting WADA-sanctioned athletics events for breach of code
In a statement WADA’s Executive Committee said it had followed recommendations from its independent Compliance Review Committee after ADAK failed to address critical requirements following an audit carried out in May last year.
Are GMOs really safe? Geneticist says outdated rules ignore mounting health risks
In studies conducted by independent academics, but even upon close scrutiny of the industry data submitted for market approval – even in relatively short-term, 90-day feeding studies – you saw biochemical changes in the blood indicative of liver and kidney dysfunction. This is with Bt corn containing just one or at most two varieties of Bt toxin.
Lake Victoria Basin Commission boss says Mara River faces existential threats despite regional gains
LVBC Executive Secretary Masinde Bwire says the basin was under siege from deforestation in the Mau Forest, rapid land-use changes and pollution, factors he warned could alter the river’s hydrology and jeopardise the annual wildebeest migration that draws global attention to Kenya and Tanzania.
Kenya: Regional governments lobby for bigger slice of Tourism Promotion Fund billions
The county government in conjunction with the National Museums of Kenya has independently mapped out and documented over 30 heritage sites within the county. Some of them include Dedan Kimathi Kahiga-ini site-where Mau war veteran, Kimathi was shot and captured by British soldiers on October 21, 1956; Kangubiri Detention Camp, which served as a detention camp and was used as a screening and interrogation centre for Mau detainees and the Tree Tops Lodge where the longest serving British monarch, the late Queen Elizabeth was staying in 1952 when she ascended to the throne.
State says it’s assembling a digital army of young Kenyans to repulse misinformation, disinformation and cyber threats
At the same time, the Executive Director of Sharp Education Centre Paul Wanjohi said that instilling values in learners from an early age was critical in shaping how technology was used.