Indian experts advise Trans-Nzoia County to invest more in technical training to address unemployment

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.

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Steep rise in smuggling threatens Kenya’s coffee renaissance and commodity once touted as ‘block gold ‘

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.

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Covid vaccines cause cancer: Study finds sobering reality that nearly 70 per cent of world population was injected with carcinogenic drugs

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.”

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Nurses’ union declare Siaya Governor Orengo government hostile, county headquarters a crime scene

Nurses’ union declare Siaya Governor Orengo government hostile, county headquarters a crime scene

Addressing the occasion, President of National Nurses Association of Kenya Collins Otieno Ajwang’ described the governor’s office compound as a crime scene.

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After decades on fringes Kenya plans to pump more capital into neglected pastoralist economy  

After decades on fringes Kenya plans to pump more capital into neglected pastoralist economy  

The principal secretary further suggested that future meetings should be held in locations of pastoralist communities rather than in capital cities. Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Deputy Executive Secretary Mohamed Abdi Ware underscored the importance of shifting perceptions about pastoralist communities.

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Kenya’s nuclear power agency in talks with Masinde Muliro University to train part of 10,000 workers it needs

Kenya’s nuclear power agency in talks with Masinde Muliro University to train part of 10,000 workers it needs

The CEO, NuPEA pointed out that the collaboration will provide opportunities for Kenyans to train in nuclear energy technology to support the rollout of the programme in the country, giving an assurance that nuclear energy was safe as its construction is undertaken under the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which puts in place very stringent safeguards.

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Kenya reforming coffee sector to bring it on same footing with leading producers – minister

Kenya reforming coffee sector to bring it on same footing with leading producers – minister

Oparanya said the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund, which had disbursed more than Ksh9.7 billion to farmers in three years, was a clear success.

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Pfizer stocks surge after secret Trump-Pfizer deal that sparkd FOIA demands and public outcry

Pfizer stocks surge after secret Trump-Pfizer deal that sparkd FOIA demands and public outcry

Pfizer may already have been planning to spend the $70 billion that it committed to allocate to US manufacturing, BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan David Seigerman told the WSJ.

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As African nations worry about AGOA trade window lapse, there are signs US is considering extension

As African nations worry about AGOA trade window lapse, there are signs US is considering extension

Experts say AGOA needs major reforms to live up to its promise. Some companies flag the requirement that eligible countries be re-certified each year as a source of uncertainty that deters long-term investments.

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Covid: How scientists in US ignored White House ban on funding studies that enhanced transmissibility of influenza

Covid: How scientists in US ignored White House ban on funding studies that enhanced transmissibility of influenza

After reviewing EcoHealth’s response letter, Stemmy flagged an apparent discrepancy: it stated the internal biosafety committee (IBC) at UNC used by Baric would serve as the oversight body for the experiments, even though the work was proposed to take place at the Wuhan lab. Stemmy emailed Daszak for an explanation.

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