China declares has Taiwan has no basis, reason or right to participate in 79th WHA conference
Guo said that due to the stubborn adherence to the separatist stance of “Taiwan independence” by Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, the political foundation of the Taiwan region to participate in the WHA no longer exists.
Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast
The port has recorded a sharp uptick in vessel categories, particularly car carriers and container ships that are driving volumes and reinforcing Lamu’s trans-shipment credentials.
Africa Forward Summit in Kenya tells continent to embrace smart energy to drive economy
Addressing delegates that comprised policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, engineers and development leaders, Piron argued that Africa’s next economic transformation will depend not only on generating electricity, but on building the transmission and digital infrastructure capable of moving power efficiently across borders, industrial plants and cities.
Israel demands US military leave Ben Gurion Airport; helicopter stuck in Lebanon repaired
An Israeli military helicopter was forced to remain on the ground in southern Lebanon on Monday because of a technical fault, the military said. The incident occurred during an Israeli Air Force evacuation mission after Hezbollah targeted troops in southern Lebanon with an explosive drone.
Martin Shikuku: Freedom fighter who helped write independence constitution and built house for Kenyatta but Kenya would rather honour thieves, not him
Kanu leadership that consisted of Jeremiah Nyagah, James Gichuru, Tom Mboya and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, among others, were busy soliciting for funding from the ‘Casablanca Group’ in northern Africa. The funds meant to finance the party’s the General Election in 1963 after internal self-rule, were instead diverted to personal businesses, alcohol and women.
Changing geopolitics are in focus as France’s Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
On Sunday, Kenya and France signed 11 agreements involving investments in various sectors, including an ambitious nuclear energy plant, modernised transport and sustainable agriculture.
For the fallen CNN founder and owner Ted Turner the UN, not US was the only durable force for peace
To strongly support the UN, Mr Turner donated an astonishing $1 billion, one third of his entire fortune, to the organization, and also helped establish the United Nations Foundation.
France turns to Anglophone Africa at summit in Kenya as relations with Francafrique hit touch the nadir
France has long maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway over its former colonies dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region. But after years of criticism from leaders and opposition parties in those countries over what they described as a demeaning and heavy-handed approach, France has been forced to withdraw most of those troops.
Kenyan veterinarians root for intensified donkey protection to pre-empt looming species extinction
Addressing local farmers and other residents, Uriri Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner of Christine Wafula urged communities to protect donkeys from abuse and neglect, describing the animals as vital to rural livelihoods, especially in transport, farming and water distribution.
One of Africa’s oldest learning institutions, Maseno School, marked 120 years with plans to raise student population to 5,000
During the cerebration, a Ksh2 billion ($15.5 million) school redevelopment masterplan was unveiled to upgrade the ageing infrastructure.
