Kenya invests more in infrastructure to maximise earnings from Lake Victoria’s blue economy potential

Kenya invests more in infrastructure to maximise earnings from Lake Victoria’s blue economy potential

According to the State Department for Blue Economy Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi, the projects that kicked off countrywide in earnest were set to transform the Lake Victoria Basin’s economic landscape.

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Medics say Kenya is experiencing an acute eye cornea shortage as culture and superstition discourage body organs harvesting

Medics say Kenya is experiencing an acute eye cornea shortage as culture and superstition discourage body organs harvesting

For one to donate an organ, the ophthalmologist explained, one is only required to fill a commitment for allowing for harvesting of the cornea, which must be done within hours after death.

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Kenyan court sentenced senior politician, wife to 12 years in jail in $4.5 million corruption case

Kenyan court sentenced senior politician, wife to 12 years in jail in $4.5 million corruption case

Waititu’s co-accused, Luka Mwangi Wahinya, former chief officer for roads in Kiambu County, was fined Sh21 million ($162,036) or sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of office.

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Hundreds of children with disabilities screened, treated and given equipment as Kenya marks Paralympics Day

Hundreds of children with disabilities screened, treated and given equipment as Kenya marks Paralympics Day

Beyond healthcare, the event provided information on the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children before engaging in physical activities. Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Esther Mworia, called for children with intellectual disabilities to be given the best possible conditions to thrive.

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Herders embrace artificial intelligence to increase goat milk, meat to match rising demand in Kenya

Herders embrace artificial intelligence to increase goat milk, meat to match rising demand in Kenya

Speaking during an open day event with goat dairy farmers at the Kutus Ahiti Domba Centre, Kirinyaga County KAGRC Managing Director Benadette Misoi told goat herders the importance of AI in modern farming, describing it as ground-breaking technology that is expected to help farmers maximise their yields.

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Kenya turns attention to neglected arid and semi-arid lands to expand agricultural potential

Kenya turns attention to neglected arid and semi-arid lands to expand agricultural potential

Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development Beatrice Moe said her ministry has achieved its vision of ‘sustainable ASALs and integrated basin-based development for improved livelihoods’ by focusing on key priority areas, including coordination of ASALs and basin-based development, climate change mitigation, resilience building, accelerating socio-economic and infrastructure development, peacebuilding and socio-cultural integration, scaling up relief and humanitarian responses to save lives, knowledge management, and institutional capacity development.

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Why Trump views Africa as key to repulsing China influence, degrading Islamists and restoring hope among Christians

Why Trump views Africa as key to repulsing China influence, degrading Islamists and restoring hope among Christians

Counterterrorism efforts also featured prominently in Hegseth’s discussions. He underscored the importance of counterterrorism efforts in Africa. He pointed to the February 1 US airstrikes against ISIS targets in Somalia as an example of the military’s ongoing role in stabilising the region. Coordinated with the Federal Government of Somalia, the strikes reflect what he described as a necessary shift in decision-making authority to field commanders.

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Why South Sudan’s ‘central bank in exile’ in Kenya elicits interest for fraud as world’s youngest nation burns

Why South Sudan’s ‘central bank in exile’ in Kenya elicits interest for fraud as world’s youngest nation burns

While President William Ruto may have inherited some of the dealings from his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, Tell found a link to the current regime to a foundation associated with the first family – the Eldoret-based Samoei Ruto Foundation, senior official (name withheld) reportedly who “now is a “secretary” supporting presidential advisers.” The extent of the Samoei Ruto Foundation’s chief executive’s involvement is not clear given her designation’s nebulousness.

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Neo-slavery: Steeped in corruption, unable to create new jobs for African countries are sending skilled labour abroad to boost their economies

Neo-slavery: Steeped in corruption, unable to create new jobs for African countries are sending skilled labour abroad to boost their economies

Sending workers abroad has been at the core of development strategies of Asian countries like the Philippines and Bangladesh for decades. But the approach has not been widely embraced in sub-Saharan Africa, where countries like Kenya have been accused by frustrated citizens of shirking their responsibility to create jobs at home.

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KWS rangers wad off hungry villagers in West Nyakach and Kabodho in Kisumu salivating for meat of dead pythons

KWS rangers wad off hungry villagers in West Nyakach and Kabodho in Kisumu salivating for meat of dead pythons

ACC Orina said the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers were immediately notified and they recovered the burnt carcasses from the hungry villagers who were determined to chop and eat the dead reptiles.

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