Status of Kenya Railways chief in abeyance as questions about his retirement, fraud swirl around him
In that ruling, the court held that it lacked jurisdiction to interfere in matters that fall squarely within the mandate of statutory bodies, reaffirming the doctrine of separation of powers and the autonomy of institutions established under statute.
Kenya targets to double tourist numbers next year to fend off rising competition in East Africa
The cabinet secretary noted that boosting of tourism sector in the country, is a key enabler in job creation and economic growth.
Kenya’s President Ruto tried to de-dollarise African economies and crashed out, now green buck is bracing for end to its dominance
Ballooning US fiscal deficits – projected at $1.9 trillion in 2025 – together with a widening current-account gap, estimated at 6 per cent of GDP, are adding pressure to the dollar. On top of this is the overuse of the “printing press,” meaning the creation of large amounts of new money to finance spending.
HHS to prohibit hospitals from performing sex-change surgery on kids that benefit ‘predatory sex-rejecting multi-billion dollar industry’
Sex-rejecting procedures or “gender-affirming care,” refers to the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and/or surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria. The Mayo Clinic defines gender dysphoria as a “feeling of distress that can happen when a person’s gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth.”
Some 9,000 artisanal gold miners in Siaya to lose livelihood to Shanta Gold Mining Company
Artisanal miners led by Odero Zachary Nyakwaka of the Bamboo Artisanal Miners Cooperative called for openness in the issuance of licences. He lamented that whereas more than 9,000 people rely on artisanal gold mining in Ramula.
How sycophancy became stock-in-trade in Ugandan politics and nixed on democracy
One common characteristic of flatterers is that they are very good at lying. They position themselves as angels before the eyes of their victims – the flattered. Normally, they have no ideas because they carry thick heads that cannot think or reason critically.
Norwegian-flagged eco-friendly LNG-powered vehicle carrier Höegh Australis docks at Mombasa Port
Globally, LNG-powered vessels are increasingly being adopted in response to tougher International Maritime Organisation environmental regulations. LNG use drastically reduces sulphur oxides and particulate matter, lowers nitrogen oxides and also cuts carbon dioxide emissions compared to heavy fuel oil.
‘Euthanasia on a huge scale’: How end-of-life drugs drove up Covid fatalities among seniors
In terminal care, clinicians often escalate doses of opioids and sedatives to control pain and agitation. When used repeatedly, those drugs depress respiration, Campbell said. During the pandemic, similar drug regimens were administered to Covid-19 patients who were not actually dying.
‘Train Wreck’: Ebb and flow of business and political fortunes of aspiring trillionnaire Elon Musk in 2025
Money isn’t everything, but when it comes to the richest human in the known universe, it’s worth looking at the numbers. Tesla did a bit of flailing this year (more on that in a sec), and historically, much of Musk’s wealth has been derived from the world’s most valuable automaker.
How Akuak clan in South Sudan is fighting to save land from relentless River Nile flooding
The Akuak families support themselves through fishing. They only go to town to sell their fish or in case of medical emergencies. Bor, the state capital, is 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) to the south, a five-hour rowing journey. They have stayed even when many others have moved to cities because of the flooding.
