France teams up with civil society Food4Education to provide hot meals for students from poor households in Kenya
French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet said France is committed to advancing child nutrition and education through long-term investments. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir welcomed the expansion, saying it demonstrates how school feeding contributes to both social development and economic growth.
Miracle drug, holy urine: How Vatican collected urine from 100 nuns in researching Pergonal drug used in vitro fertilisation
One of the most unusual yet crucial aspects of Lunenfeld’s research involved the collection of a massive amount of urine from postmenopausal nuns, which Pacelli helped organise. This urine was essential for extracting the hormone needed for Lunenfeld’s fertility drug, Pergonal, which later played a significant role in the development of IVF technology.
America’s first female serial killer lured wealthy men to her farm promising romance, then delivered death
Her exact fate remains unknown, adding an enduring mystery to her terrifying legacy. Despite extensive investigations, Belle Gunness was never found, leaving her story open-ended and her true number of victims uncertain.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination: From Gerald Ford, who survived two assassination attempts, US gun violence hits Republican-run states the most
These bloody episodes underscore a grim irony: The very politicians and pundits who promulgate expansive gun rights and tough-on-crime rhetoric have repeatedly found themselves on the receiving end of bullets.
‘Let it all work out’: Return of Eze Eberechi to Arsenal inspires new sense belonging and the boys are rocking
A fair amount of consideration appears to have gone into Arsenal’s new signing announcements throughout the summer. Most have been themed around what that particular player would bring to the club. For example, part of the focus of Martin Zubimendi’s announcement video was control and rhythm, to demonstrate the qualities he would bring to Arsenal’s midfield.
Fantasy coffins: A new fad that’s taking Ghana by storm as funerals become more ‘artistic’
When a family loses a loved one, they gather to decide how to honour them. They visit a carpentry workshop, some with a clear vision, others seeking the carpenters’ guidance to create a fitting tribute.
Police in Mumias, western Kenya, nab seven members of Fools’ Army gang, one found puffing weed
Mumias East OCPD Dorice Chemoss said area residents who volunteered to assist police to track down and identify the gangsters, tipped off the police about the whereabouts of two members of the gang, they identified as Fadhili Mukhola and Imbuli.
Kenya politics: Farouk Kibet ‘advises’ Luhyia to get ready to succeed President Ruto in 2032 as DCP questions his academic credentials
During the fundraiser in Malava the president’s man made the declaration that the region should wait for their turn to succeed Ruto in 2032 and hailed the close relationship between Luhyia and Kalenjin people. The declaration was met with swift response by DCP and Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya (DAP).
Kirk’s assassination divides world, testimony to to his influence on the right and rejection among Blacks
The outpouring of grief, anger and defiance over his death also testified to his influence and impact abroad, especially among groups on the right as diverse as white Afrikaners in South Africa, anti-immigration parties in Europe, libertarians in South America and ultranationalist Israelis in the Middle East. It also gave those movements an opportunity to air their grievances against their own political opponents.
Lake Victoria Basin Commission boss says Mara River faces existential threats despite regional gains
LVBC Executive Secretary Masinde Bwire says the basin was under siege from deforestation in the Mau Forest, rapid land-use changes and pollution, factors he warned could alter the river’s hydrology and jeopardise the annual wildebeest migration that draws global attention to Kenya and Tanzania.
