Buried faith: Temple beneath the mosque and why Jews could not establish State of Israel in western Kenya

Buried faith: Temple beneath the mosque and why Jews could not establish State of Israel in western Kenya

What was in the nineteenth century the Luhyia Kingdom (also known as Wanga Kingdom) had been carved out for Jews, but this was not to be as resettling in western Kenya would have meant the community that is believed the descendants of Jesus Christ being stripped of their spiritual, cultural and biological attachment to their motherland.

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Kenya’s Generation Z won’t fooled by President Ruto’s antics, the genie is not going back inside the bottle

Kenya’s Generation Z won’t fooled by President Ruto’s antics, the genie is not going back inside the bottle

Today, the intricacies of the budgeting cycle are regularly debated in the mainstream press and it has become fashionable for knowledgeable professionals to organise discussions on X to educate fellow Kenyans on matters of macro-finance.

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EACC declares war on land grabbers in Kakamega, reveals 25 per cent of public land has been stolen

EACC declares war on land grabbers in Kakamega, reveals 25 per cent of public land has been stolen

Western Regional Commissioner Irungu Macharia who chaired the meeting directed all national government administrative officers and police commanders to ensure corruption prevention committees are revitalised to curb the vice.

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How Buffalo Bicycle became a timely intervention in health coverage in rural Uganda

How Buffalo Bicycle became a timely intervention in health coverage in rural Uganda

In Uganda, an East African country of 45 million people, efforts to market the bicycle have focused on supporting health workers like Abalo, who visits people’s homes and reports any issues to authorities.

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Coffee, once a jewel in Kenya economy, struggles as government targets 150,000 tonnes per year

Coffee, once a jewel in Kenya economy, struggles as government targets 150,000 tonnes per year

To address these challenges, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya disclosed that his ministry has already rolled out a number of reforms including the distribution of over 780,000 seedlings so far, with a target of five million by the end of this year and 20 million by the end of 2026.

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Kenya’s leather and tanning industry set for a rebound as Italy and Equity Bank plough resources in the neglected sector

Kenya’s leather and tanning industry set for a rebound as Italy and Equity Bank plough resources in the neglected sector

Representatives from key entities in the delegation, including UNPAC (National Association of Italian Leather Chemicals Manufacturers), UNIC (Italian Tanners’ Association), and ICEC (Institute of Quality Certification for the Italian leather sector), spoke highly of the partnership.

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Kenya moots economic crimes law amendments to ban offenders for up to 10 years, protect whistle-blowers

Kenya moots economic crimes law amendments to ban offenders for up to 10 years, protect whistle-blowers

The legal team from the office of the attorney-general and department of justice also presented two other bills during the same forum: the Whistle-blower Protection Bill 2025 and the Public Participation Bill 2025, which were opened to scrutiny as part of a nationwide public participation campaign.

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How evolving transport culture in Nairobi and its satellite towns blends art and notoriety that

How evolving transport culture in Nairobi and its satellite towns blends art and notoriety that

The modernisation of public transport through projects like the Nairobi Rapid Transit (BRT) system has integrated matatus in a way that preserves their role while upgrading the commuting experience of PSV users.

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Trigger-happy Kenyan policemen in court over shooting and seriously injuring a civilian during protests

Trigger-happy Kenyan policemen in court over shooting and seriously injuring a civilian during protests

Blogger Albert Ojwang was arrested on June 6 in western Kenya for what police called publishing “false information” about a top police official on social media. Police attributed his death to him “hitting his head against the cell wall,” but activists have questioned the cause of death.

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Netanyahu says fall of Iran’s leadership will be a consequence of attacks, not main target of Israel

Netanyahu says fall of Iran’s leadership will be a consequence of attacks, not main target of Israel

Military analysts believe Israel might need the help of US military bunker-busting bombs to destroy the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, the crown jewel of Iran’s nuclear programme buried beneath a mountain near the city of Qom.

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