From frying pan into fire: Why Ethiopians would rather die in Middle East wars than grinding poverty at home
Mesel Kindeya made the crossing in 2016 via the same sea route as the boat that capsized on Sunday, travelling without papers on harrowing journeys arranged by smugglers from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.
Embarrassed state allocates $10 million for school facilities rehabilitation in Kenya
Dr Migos Ogamba acknowledged that school infrastructure in counties such as Tharaka Nithi, Tana River, Turkana and many others were in deplorable state. However, they would be improved in the next two years, he promised.
How African player Lassana Diarra’s win in case against Fifa liberated European players from world football tyranny
The case hinged on a FIFA decision to fine Diarra €10.5 million (£9.1 million/$12.1 million) and ban him for 15 months for breaching his contract with Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow in 2014 “without just cause”.
Scientists find strong evidence of cure in HIV-infected infants given antiretroviral drugs early in life
Maurico Martins, an associate professor at the University of Florida, who is pioneering this new approach, feels that it could represent a particularly practical strategy for low-income countries where HIV transmission to children is particularly rife and mothers often struggle to keep their children on repeated medication.
Africa told it can save up to $150 billion via AI adoption despite ethical, political threats it poses
Governments that have already adopted AI are demonstrating remarkable gains in efficiency and citizen satisfaction such as AI-powered chatbots are now able to resolve up to 80 per cent of citizen queries instantly, predictive analytics have helped cut service waiting times by over 60 per cent and workflow automation is eliminating up to 70 per cent of bureaucratic delays
God understands the deaf: How Nigerians with hearing disability fellowship in sign language
Remi Akinrenmi is one of the pastors. Every Sunday, he mounts the pulpit with charismatic energy to preach in sign language. His big frame makes for a commanding presence.
DP Kindiki assures UDA potential candidates in Baringo County senatorial by-election of fair nomination
Prof Kithure Kindiki assured members of the party of a free and fair nomination when the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) shall announce the official election dates.
Farmers in irrigation schemes in Turkana support adoption of contract farming model
Chief Officer for Agriculture and Land Reclamation David Maraka emphasised that contract farming has strong potential to revolutionise agriculture in Turkana by linking farmers to reliable markets, enhancing productivity, and improving food security.
Luhyia spice ‘munyu mfume’ cited as reason people in western Kenya are strong in bed in old age, show low cancer and hypertension incidence
Research on people who consume munyu-mfume in food instead of the ubiquitous sodium-based table salt found nearly in every household in Kenya are less vulnerable to lifestyle diseases. While sodium has been found to constrict blood vessels, potassium has a dilation effect – widening arteries and veins to hasten circulation. In addition, the research found, potassium breaks and mops up negative cholesterol, discharging it from the bloodstream and giving the body a youthful look.
Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa pumps $120 million in Shelter Afrique Development Bank
Commenting on the programme, President of BADEA Abdullah Almusaibeeh, described the capital programme as a strategic milestone in Shelter Afrique Development bank’s evolution.
