Kakamega mining conference refines Kenya’s minerals, mining and beneficiation draft policy to root out middlemen in gold trade
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting at Magharibi Hall in Kakamega, Mines Inspector Philip Kirui said the policy builds on the foundation laid by the Mining Act 2016 but introduces critical reforms to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Kenya unveils plan to bolster women’s access to menstrual health services through manufacturing and tax incentives
Stakeholders committed to promoting environmentally sustainable production, improving menstrual waste management systems, strengthening research and evidence generation and mobilising investment across the menstrual health value chain.
Tobacco Control Bill: State push for stringent control of nicotine and tobacco products alarms traders in Kenya
The Bill seeks to introduce stricter regulations on modern nicotine delivery systems and tobacco-related products. The Senate has already passed the legislation and forwarded it to the National Assembly for concurrence.
Who will be greatest? France star Mbappé and Argentina’s Messi in a race for World Cup record scorer
With 18 goals in 18 World Cup games, Mbappé has scored at an even faster clip than Messi, who has played in 29 games at the tournament. Mbappé was substituted in the 85th minute against Sweden.
Iconic Mbappé looks set to eclipse Lionel Messi for World Cup lead after grabbing a brace as France humbled Sweden 3-0
France, the World Cup runner-up four years ago and a tournament favourite this time, has outscored opponents 13-2, with Michael Olise assisting on five goals.
Senate committee to mediate in Kakamega gold mining standoff as questions arise about how British firm was given nod, other bidders shut out
During the committee’s public hearing at Bushiangala Secondary School in Ikolomani Constituency on Monday, Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalawale and Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda led residents in calls for fresh and transparent talks, citing unfairness and demanding mutually beneficial agreement that protects the livelihoods and adequately compensates land owners.
Turning cotton waste into archival paper: Egypt’s breakthrough in manuscript conservation
Soliman Ahmed, a lead laboratory conservator who participated in the development trials, said perfecting the cotton formula required moving past rigid chemical equations to master manual papermaking as an intuitive art form, where the craftsman physically judges the exact weight of the water and the pull of the screen.
Fear of pregnancy responsibility lands man in prison after he threatened to kill lover for declining abortion
The victim in her touching testimony, told the court that she was a widow living with her children and the accused used to visit her home after the death of her husband.
Win-or-Go-Home: Ivory Coast pays price for complacency as Norway’s Halaand deals them World Cup sucker punch
Antonio Nusa scored with a curling kick for Norway, which is in its fourth World Cup and will next play five-time champion Brazil in the round of 16 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa mobilises over 750,000 volunteers for clean-up mountains of garbage in the city
Launching this year’s city-wide clean-up campaign recently, Adanech Abiebie, mayor of Addis Ababa City, said the campaign is part of the city government’s commitment to making Addis Ababa more comfortable and attractive for both residents and local and foreign tourists.
