School in one of Kenya’s world-famous wildlife sanctuaries fenced to keep hounds at bay

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.

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Going cultural: How indigenous seeds crusader in Kenya’s semi-arid Machakos is paving way for sustainable agriculture

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.

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Agriculture and Food Authority report shows 10 counties dominate coffee production in Kenya

Agriculture and Food Authority report shows 10 counties dominate coffee production in Kenya

Collectively, the counties form the backbone of Kenya’s coffee industry, blending the strength of commercial estates with the resilience of smallholder farmers who keep the country’s coffee heritage alive.

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First ageing studies degree programme in Africa starts at Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology

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.

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Tea farmers in Kenya reject proposed law reforms they claim are exploitative and oppressive    

Tea farmers in Kenya reject proposed law reforms they claim are exploitative and oppressive    

The farmers’ frustration comes barely a month after the announcement of a significantly reduced second payment (bonus), with some factories reporting drops of up to Ksh15 per kilo, worsening household economic strain.

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Living healthy: Eldoret National Polytechnic launches Kenya indigenous vegetables project

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.

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Why Uganda is no longer the still point of Africa’s turning wheel: Citizenry is woke and the ‘refugees’ in power must give way

Why Uganda is no longer the still point of Africa’s turning wheel: Citizenry is woke and the ‘refugees’ in power must give way

What is becoming increasingly evident is that Ugandans are waking up to their imposed reality: conquest, occupation and domination by a small group of people with exogenous roots, but endowed with power, money and ill-gotten wealth, and who are now determined to capture every civic space and natural wealth of Ugandans for their own aggrandisement

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Twelve foreign tourists heading to Kenya’s world-famous Masai Mara National Park perish in air crash

Twelve foreign tourists heading to Kenya’s world-famous Masai Mara National Park perish in air crash

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that 12 people were on-board the Cessna Caravan-type aircraft, and authorities were investigating the cause of the crash. The breakdown of how many were passengers and crew wasn’t immediately clear

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Striking Postal Corporation of Kenya workers adamant they will not call off industrial action until their salary arrears are settled

Striking Postal Corporation of Kenya workers adamant they will not call off industrial action until their salary arrears are settled

The Communication Workers Union notified relevant authorities, including the Postmaster General, the Board of Directors, the Federation of Kenya Employers, and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions about its concerns, signalling its readiness to engage stakeholders to find a lasting solution.

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Kenya: Trader, driver and loader found guilty of smuggling uncustomed Brazilian sugar

Kenya: Trader, driver and loader found guilty of smuggling uncustomed Brazilian sugar

Senior Resident Magistrate Onalo Olga sentenced Mchanda Mahupa, the owner of the goods, to six months in prison, while Ngalaa and Chindoro, the driver and loader respectively, each received one-year non-custodial sentences.

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