Tanzania blocks access to X after it says hackers targeted government accounts
Many politicians, intellectuals and critics in Tanzania express their opinions freely on X. But the government of Hassan, who is up for re-election in October, has sought to suppress online dissent.
Beekeeping earns Kenya $149 million to rank it sixth in agricultural sector
Dr Monica Olala disclosed that 2024 verified data show beekeeping alone contributed to approximately Ksh19.23 billion ($148.6 million) to agricultural gross domestic product, which ranked it sixth behind beef, dairy, poultry, goats and sheep.
Kenya, Zimbabwe set benchmark for testing and quarantine systems to check maize lethal necrosis
Dr Suresh said that their Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV) seed treatment prototype has sanitised more than 8,000 germplasm lines.
Kenya still grappling with historical land injustices as result of legislature and executive foot-dragging on key reforms
NLC Commissioner Esther Murugi Mathenge echoed the urgency of collective action, describing the conference as a crucial platform for reviewing the country’s policy and legal landscape on land matters.
No skill, no style: Rhapsodic Generation Z is losing handwriting art that’s been in use for 5,500 years
Digital technology has gradually transformed the way we communicate, making handwriting less and less common. From instant messaging platforms to social networks, young people prefer quick exchanges and abbreviations.
Pastoralists in Wajir County demand wildlife law review to address compensation delays
Participants proposed that claims below Ksh1 million be processed at county level to improve access and reduce backlogs. They further urged that compensation decisions and payments be completed within four months, down from the current six-month period.
Finance Bill: Mombasa port workers laud decision to exempt pension and gratuity from taxation
Wycliffe Baraza, an employee of KPA, says he will benefit from the tax-free pension as he is almost exiting the service. He recalled previous attempts to force the government to exempt pensions and other retirement benefits from tax, which were futile.
Retracing Ugandans’ mental stagnation that hinders personal growth and feeds intellectual fossilisation
The term intellectual death signifies a cessation of critical thinking, resulting in mental stagnation that hinders spiritual and personal growth, ultimately blocking the path to genuine enlightenment and fulfillment. Intellectual death in Uganda’s history signifies a state of mental stagnation that hinders spiritual and personal development. It involves a lack of critical thinking, which thwarts genuine enlightenment and spiritual growth. This concept emphasises the dangers of losing the ability to engage thoughtfully, ultimately leading to a cessation of personal evolution, wisdom, understanding and insights.
Kenya teams up with fellow COMESA member states to ensure access to quality seed varieties
According to Ronoh, the establishment of COMSHIP in 2014, and its coordination by Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) was intended to guide COMESA member states in fast-tracking the implementation of the harmonised framework for seed variety release
Kenya positions itself to become Africa’s digital powerhouse in run up to Connected Africa Summit
John Tanui outlined several achievements under Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), including the rollout of over 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable and more than 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots.
