EABC Investment Summit and Expo postponed as EAC bloc mourns former Kenya PM Odinga

EABC Investment Summit and Expo postponed as EAC bloc mourns former Kenya PM Odinga

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died on Wednesday morning in India, will be accorded a state funeral with full of military honours, while Kenya’s flag will fly half-mast in Kenya and all diplomatic missions, public buildings and public grounds.

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Exhibitors at indigenous seeds fair in Nanyuki question Kenya’s discriminatory seeds law

Exhibitors at indigenous seeds fair in Nanyuki question Kenya’s discriminatory seeds law

The case was filed in 2022 by 15 small-scale farmers who argue that the Seed and Plant Variety Act of 2012 and the Seed Regulations of 2016 were undermining local farmers on indigenous seeds and cultural practices matters.

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Harmonisation: Kenya sets up taskforce to review civil servants salaries to minimise labour disputes

Harmonisation: Kenya sets up taskforce to review civil servants salaries to minimise labour disputes

The cabinet secretary at the same time assured that the government is addressing several issues affecting civil servants that include health insurance packages, workmen’s compensation on occupational injuries, as well as implementation of the public servant Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Swapping devils: Hallmark of life after M23 takeover in eastern Congo is forced labour and fears of by arrest rebels

Swapping devils: Hallmark of life after M23 takeover in eastern Congo is forced labour and fears of by arrest rebels

Residents say local community leaders and institutions have been put to the service of the M23, who are imposing their own taxation system and compelling people to provide labour for military services.

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State agency in Kenya warns that investor and business interests are tied to human rights

State agency in Kenya warns that investor and business interests are tied to human rights

The commission officer noted that, though Kenya was one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, economic and social progress, should be ethical, inclusive, and equitable to guarantee a significant impact on society as a whole.

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Report says coffee traded in 2024-25 season at Nairobi Coffee Exchange earned Kenya Ksh36 billion

Report says coffee traded in 2024-25 season at Nairobi Coffee Exchange earned Kenya Ksh36 billion

A coffee value chain expert Henry Kinyua, said during the year coffee market experienced significant shifts in coffee grades distribution between the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons, reflecting notable improvements in overall coffee quality.

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Scientists: African livestock sector breeding programmes designed to lower methane emissions in fight against climate change

Scientists: African livestock sector breeding programmes designed to lower methane emissions in fight against climate change

Prof Chagunda acknowledged that Africa has not really been benefiting from the production systems compared to other European farmers and gave an example of how despite the same science, biology and animals being used, production of milk for the same breed of cattle would produce much less in Africa compared to Europe.

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Kenya’s draft nuclear power law subjected to public participation pending ratification by legislature

Kenya’s draft nuclear power law subjected to public participation pending ratification by legislature

The draft policy defines four broad objectives: the establishment of a sustainable nuclear power programme, strengthening safety and regulatory infrastructure, promotion of non-power nuclear applications and development of skilled human resources through a robust local industrial base.

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Men sperm count crisis: Scientists find 50 per cent drop in sperm quality linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy, obesity and poor diet

Men sperm count crisis: Scientists find 50 per cent drop in sperm quality linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy, obesity and poor diet

What’s driving this downward spiral? Scientists may not agree on a single cause, but the evidence consistently points to a cluster of culprits: maternal smoking during pregnancy; obesity and poor diet; heavy metal exposure; and the relentless rise of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors.

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Kenya on step away from joining cryptocurrency league after parliament passes asset law

Kenya on step away from joining cryptocurrency league after parliament passes asset law

Kenya is recognised for pioneering mobile-phone-based financial services, with its MPesa technology – operated by telecoms company Safaricom providing services like money transfer, savings and investments to tens of millions of people.

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