Culture, Arts and Sports minister announces Tanzania to host 74th edition of Miss World
Paul Makonda said Tanzania will become the second African country after South Africa to host the global pageant and the first in the East and Central African region to stage the event.
Stand-off over Ikolomani gold heads to Kakamega County Assembly as resistance rises
The petitions were filed last December by Nelly Madegwa of Msingi Adili, Nickson Murabwa (KCC), Brenda Oyiko(The Kaki Comm), Eliud Wanjala (Shabokee Stars) and Audrey Bigatih of G-to-W.
Kenya sets eyes on premium export markets via proposed Geographical Indications Bill law
Further engagements are scheduled for Thursday in regions covering Eastern and Upper Eastern counties such as Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Embu, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni, as well as parts of Rift Valley that include Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana and West Pokot.
Psychedelic: Trump signs executive order to allow use of Ibogaine drug first used by Bwiti religion in West Africa to treat hallucination
Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government’s most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs.
Kisumu County moots drive to deflate ballooning teenage pregnancy in Muhoroni
Speaking during the launch of the programme dubbed Pleasure-Inclusive Youth Clinic at Ramula Health Facility, Otieno further noted that the area also records high rates of gender based violence, STIs, mental health and new infection of HIV/AIDs among adolescents.
Yale University research finds people who live near factory farms face greater risk of cancer
The state has the second-highest and fastest-rising cancer rate in the US Iowa oncologist. Richard Deming, a co-author of the report, says that it aligns with the Yale study.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for normal flow in Strait of Hormuz to forestall imminent economic turmoil
On the current situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Xi stressed that China calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, supports all efforts conducive to restoring peace, and remains committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.
When guns flower in US: Louisiana dad who massacred his eight children and wife in ‘a domestic incident’ had ‘dark thoughts’
The victims – Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Markaydon Pugh, 10; Sariahh Snow, 11; Khedarrion Snow, 6; and Braylon Snow, 5 – were killed in a massacre at a Shreveport, Lousiana, at home a little before 6am on Sunday, April 19, the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has said in a statement.
Israeli soldier kicks up worldwide storm after knocking down Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon with sledgehammer
Locals say the statue was on a crucifix outside a family home on the edge of Debel, one of the few villages where residents have remained during Israel’s war with Hezbollah.
Iran vows to give talks with US in Islamabad cold shoulder as Pakistan frantically pushes for direct re-engagement of the foes
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency said on Sunday that Iran currently has no decision to send a negotiating delegation for peace talks with the United States. The Iranian team has stressed that as long as the US “anti-Iran” naval blockade remains in place, there will be no negotiation with Washington, according to the report.
