Principal Secretary: Beauty and femininity only won’t free African women cultural bondage
Hosted in the Eastern Africa region, the Summit is both a powerful culmination of the five-year She Leads programme (2021-2025) and a bold step forward in shaping policies that place Girls and Young Women at the centre of decision-making.
Kenya-Iran seventh joint economic forum resolves to ramp up trade to over $1 billion
The annual target rise from the current $150 million is aimed at deepening economic ties with both sides setting a target to boost their annual trade, according to the Iranian minister.
South Sudan back at with itself as Vice President Machar, his wife are placed under house arrest
African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he would deploy a team to Juba “as part of efforts to de-escalate the situation.” In a statement on X, the US State Department’s bureau of African affairs urged Kiir to reverse the house arrest and “prevent further escalation of the situation.”
Cabinet secretary for ICT unveils Kenya’s AI Strategy to drive the East African nation’s digital revolution
Germany commended Kenya’s AI leadership, with Deputy Ambassador Alexander Fierley reaffirming Germany’s support, emphasising that AI’s impact depends on responsible data ownership and consumer protection.
Kenya unveils strategic plan to strengthen the power of mercy process, clemency and justice
Further, Koskei revealed that the new five-year strategic plan will enhance efficiency, transparency and accessibility in the clemency process.
Five arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya on high alert as weather forecasts show depressed rainfall
At least five counties in the country are at high alert stage of drought with expectation of low or below average rainfall in the March-May long rain season. According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), these counties are Wajir, Mandera, parts of Marsabit, Parts of Kilifi and Parts of...
Kenya’s real estate outperforms global markets as off-plan investments drive growth
Presenting the report, HassConsult Co-CEO Salina Hassanali revealed that Kenya’s property sector had grown by more than five-fold since 2000, with prices surging by 425 per cent.
Kenya prioritises exploitation of vast marine resources as next frontier for accelerated economic growth
KIBO Secretary Juster Nkoroi proposed the establishment of a Deep-Sea Resources Office to coordinate exploration and sustainable use of resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Among Luhyia sub-tribe of Bukusu ‘blood moon’ was seen as premonition of disaster, pregnant women were barred from looking at it
In Bukusu folklore, the occurrence of an eclipse was believed to be the moon getting swallowed up by a monster locally referred to as Kamkuywa in this Luhyia sub-ethnic dialect.
State promises to root out cattle rustling in Lake Victoria Basin counties as ethnic tensions rise
The principal secretary said the government was holding elaborate consultations with local leaders and security agencies to dismantle emerging criminal gangs and restore security in the affected areas.
Africa, with a third a third of world’ arable land, seeks answers to food insecurity in quality fertiliser and soil health
Larry Umunna, executive director of CIFSH, focused on revitalising institutions and building local ownership. “Our coalition is focused on reviving the African centre for fertiliser development and promoting the Africa fertiliser and soil health action plan at both country and regional levels.
Cheating with statistics: How senior US health officials misled Trump and world on Covid vaccine efficacy
Data from randomised controlled trials prove the Covid-19 vaccines failed to reach clinically significant efficacy against infection with SARS-CoV-2. Furthermore, evidence suggests that in 2020, public health officials who failed to fully disclose the very low absolute efficacy of the vaccines misled President Donald Trump about the efficacy of the vaccines.
Drugs agency resorts to roadshows to tackle spate of alcohol, substance abuse in central Kenya
Some of the institutions that have been targeted to benefit from the roadshow include the 25 institutions of higher learning. The authority has also planned a special outreach for primary and secondary school-going children who will attend this year’s edition of the Central Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya Show that starts on Wednesday this week.
Muranga’a Governor Kang’ata, Nairobi Senator Sifuna ranked best performers in county leadership
Leeway Africa Communication Strategist Mutolia Mukosia pointed out that the assessment was guided by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which outlines the mandates of senators, governors and women representatives.
ICC to use Kony’s case as a test run for other proceedings against suspects such as Israeli PM Netanyahu and President Putin
Kony’s guerrilla campaign, with its reliance on ambushing government soldiers and others, terrorised local people even more. Attacks on villages, or fear of impending attacks, often forced many civilians to flee their remote homes in search of relative safety in nearby towns.
Kenya: How incentives power interest in cotton farming in Taita Taveta as youth jostle for a piece of the pie
Traditionally, cultural practices discouraged fathers from giving land to their sons, locking many out of farming. That is now changing with parents increasingly handing over land to their children and opening up opportunities for youth to venture into agriculture.
