Senior citizens bill gets backing of Kenyans on UN International Day for Older Persons
Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari said that the bill will put in place policies that will promote inclusion and overall well-being of the older persons in society, whom he said form an important aspect of national heritage.
Tea farmers in central Kenya appeal to state to cushion them against market volatility
Members of Parliament present warned that unless immediate action is taken, the country risks pushing farmers into poverty and undermining rural economies. The leaders noted that Murang’a, one of the country’s tea-growing strongholds, depends heavily on agriculture for its economic survival.
How Museveni’s ‘garbage in, garbage out’ politics stunts Uganda’s knowledge industry
In the case of the knowledge workers of Uganda (teachers, lecturers and professors) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government since 1986, there has been a mismatch between the two contending entities regarding resolution of conflicts in the education system in general and the universities and schools in particular.
Kenya’s private sector performance shows strong recovery after May political unrest
The recovery was not universal. Purchasing activity continued to fall, as many businesses remained cautious due to low sales in recent months. The construction industry, in particular, saw a sharp fall in output.
Kenya launches Comesa’s electronic certificate of origin to cut costs, curb fraud in customs transactions
Comesa Secretary General Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, in remarks delivered on her behalf by Dr Christopher Onyango, the director of trade and customs, hailed Kenya for joining Eswatini, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe as the fifth member-state to operationalise ECO.
Kenya’s senior civil servants now at risk of summary dismissal for snubbing national days
The regional commissioner also cautioned the officers against engaging in graft, warning that their days are numbered. He said the government has already engaged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate graft in public service.
How with economy on its knees and looming threat of terrorism, diaspora remittances keep Somali families afloat
An estimated 40 per cent of Somali households receive remittances, with the funds typically used to cover day-to-day expenses, school fees and emergencies. In 2023 alone, Somalis abroad sent home $1.7 billion – more than the Somali government’s budget for that year, and the $1.1 billion funding received by international aid agencies.
Indian experts advise Trans-Nzoia County to invest more in technical training to address unemployment
Citing India’s experience, the expert noted that despite the country’s youthful population of over 371 million, investment in technical training and practical skills has played key role in addressing the challenge of unemployment suggesting that once emulated in Kenya, it can help transform the country to higher levels of development.
Steep rise in smuggling threatens Kenya’s coffee renaissance and commodity once touted as ‘block gold ‘
Moreover, the CC condemned the existence of unscrupulous brokers, who he accused of driving the illegal coffee market. He called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or dubious transactions to the relevant authorities for necessary action.
Covid vaccines cause cancer: Study finds sobering reality that nearly 70 per cent of world population was injected with carcinogenic drugs
The study’s authors did not elaborate on possible mechanisms contained within the Covid-19 vaccines that might result in a higher cancer risk. Baker said the “significantly increased hazard ratios for six different cancer types suggests to me a possible immune system impairment contributing to the increased risk. It’s frightening, because the risk is not limited to any one type of cancer that might be screened against.”
