Reports: Vaccine that can treat cancer might already exist but finding causes of its soaring rates does not serve interests of people in power
According to Nature, “A vaccine that helps to fight cancer might already exist. People being treated for certain deadly cancers lived longer if they had received an mRNA-based vaccine against Covid-19 than if they hadn’t, finds an analysis of medical records.”
Four-year drought in semi-arid north-eastern Kenya puts at risk lives of people, livestock and wildlife
Garissa Deputy County Commissioner Sebastian Okiring also voiced concerns about the deteriorating situation and appealed to development partners and humanitarian agencies to step up their interventions and coordinate closely with both the national county structures to ensure effective and timely response.
Kenya registers growth in cruise tourism as ‘SH Diana’ docks into Mombasa Port with 250 tourists
KTB CEO Allan Njoroge said the arrival of cruise ships will boost the country’s tourism sector and bring economic benefits noting that tourists disembarking from ships spend money across various sectors of the economy.
Kenya inaugurates marine research centre at the coast for under-studied biodiversity hotspots in Lamu, Tana River and Kwale
WRTI Director and CEO Patrick Omondi said the need for community-driven conservation strategies to raise coastal conservation to 30 per cent in line with international targets set by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
School in one of Kenya’s world-famous wildlife sanctuaries fenced to keep hounds at bay
Teachers and parents also welcomed the initiative, noting that the new fence and gate would significantly improve the learning environment and safety of pupils.
Going cultural: How indigenous seeds crusader in Kenya’s semi-arid Machakos is paving way for sustainable agriculture
Interviewed, Mutava shared how indigenous seeds are integral to her farming success. Her story begins in 2021 when Mwang’a Farmers Group partnered with Grow Biointensive Agriculture Centre of Kenya (G-BiACK), an organisation that champions agroecology and the use of indigenous seeds in crop farming.
First ageing studies degree programme in Africa starts at Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology
According to CEPHA senior lecturer and Epidemiologist in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Dr Daniel Nyamongo, ageing has become a critical issue that needs to be addressed and the centre plans to achieve this through research, training and partnership with related stakeholders.
Living healthy: Eldoret National Polytechnic launches Kenya indigenous vegetables project
Farmers eager to be part of this exciting green revolution are encouraged to contact their respective Ward Agricultural Officers for registration and training schedules.
Michelle Obama: Barack and I are both happy about date night, we’re at home and are not getting dressed
Her journey in the global public eye is at the centre of her new coffee table book, The Look (out November 4). The title, co-written with her long-time stylist Meredith Koop, chronicles how the wife of the first Black president of the United States meticulously dressed for the job – and all the celebration and relentless scrutiny that came with that.
Pundits agree Arsenal are ready to be EPL kings, but must score more goals from open play
Factor in that Arsenal have already visited Old Trafford, Anfield and St James’ Park and their start to the season becomes all the more impressive. This was yet another fixture in which Arsenal improved on their points tally last season. In 2024-25, Arsenal were twice pegged back in a game which ended as a 2-2 draw.
