Rising incidence of FGM in central Kenya draws anger as several cases cited in Kiambu County
Participants at the engagement expressed concern that FGM, when linked to sects or cultural revivalist groups, often operates covertly, targeting vulnerable girls under the guise of tradition or spiritual rites.
Uganda records rise in wildlife populations but lion numbers diminished by cultural demand for skins
The report noted mixed trends across species. Lion numbers have declined from an estimated 373 in 2020 to 291 in the 2022/2023 census, a drop linked to poisoning related to livestock predation, snaring, illegal trade in lion parts and cultural demand for lion skins, habitat degradation and encroachment.
Beyond economic and diplomatic ties, shared stories bolster people-to-people connections between China, Zimbabwe
Under the theme Bridges of Ink, the gathering brought together established authors, emerging voices and students, united by a shared curiosity about narratives from both countries.
Evergreen music: Compose or decompose, promoter rebukes ‘lazy’ Congolese artists for bastardising original works
Congolese Rumba legend Luambo Luanzo Franco’s music is the most bastardised, with songs recorded in the 1980s dominating live shows and club music today.
Culture, Arts and Sports minister announces Tanzania to host 74th edition of Miss World
Paul Makonda said Tanzania will become the second African country after South Africa to host the global pageant and the first in the East and Central African region to stage the event.
Stand-off over Ikolomani gold heads to Kakamega County Assembly as resistance rises
The petitions were filed last December by Nelly Madegwa of Msingi Adili, Nickson Murabwa (KCC), Brenda Oyiko(The Kaki Comm), Eliud Wanjala (Shabokee Stars) and Audrey Bigatih of G-to-W.
English-speaking separatists pause fighting in honour of Pope Leo’s visit to Cameroon
Cameroon’s western regions have been plagued by fighting since English-speaking separatists launched a rebellion in 2017 with the stated goal of breaking away from the French-speaking majority and establishing an independent state.
Semi-arid Elgeyo Marakwet County launches free milk programme for early childhood education programme
The initiative, which targets Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners, is intended to improve child nutrition, improve school enrolment and enhance retention rates in education.
US judge hands ‘Ketamine Queen’ 15 years in jail for selling TV star Matthew Perry fatal ketamine
Ketamine is a powerful anaesthetic approved by US health regulators for use during surgery. It can be given as an intramuscular injection or by IV.
Los Angeles-based Sony Pictures Entertainment unveils plan to shed hundreds in film, TV overhaul
Even though Sony’s US-based headquarters will remain in the Los Angeles area, a growing share of filming, visual effects and other work will be done elsewhere where production costs are cheaper and heavily subsidised by government tax incentives, further reducing the number of local jobs tied to each project.
