Health minister tells former deputy president era of ‘one community is more important than others’ is gone

Health minister tells former deputy president era of ‘one community is more important than others’ is gone

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also alleged that President Ruto met with senior Al-Shabaab militants during a visit to Mandera, remarks that have been widely condemned by top government officials, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

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Research: Uniquely Kenyan ‘nyama choma’ tradition and ancient butcheries date back 2.9 million years at Nyayanga in Homa Peninsula on Lake Victoria

Research: Uniquely Kenyan ‘nyama choma’ tradition and ancient butcheries date back 2.9 million years at Nyayanga in Homa Peninsula on Lake Victoria

Homo sapiens did not arise until much later, around 300,000 years ago. But the knack for seeking out the best raw materials to make simple technology dates back nearly three million years.

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Founder of Benchmark Solutions Ltd in Kenyan Laura Akunga elected treasurer of African business body

Founder of Benchmark Solutions Ltd in Kenyan Laura Akunga elected treasurer of African business body

CONWOBAA has been designed to facilitate trade for women entrepreneurs through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), helping members of the WBAs access cross-border trade opportunities and build sustainable businesses.

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India in massive reduction of taxes on small cars in line with PM Modi reforms, sending shares higher

India in massive reduction of taxes on small cars in line with PM Modi reforms, sending shares higher

Cars with higher engine capacity that currently attract 28 per cent  GST and an additional levy of up to 22 per cent – resulting in total taxes of about 50 per cent – may come under a new special rate of 40 per cent, the source said.

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Jobless Ethiopian youth risk kidnappings, death in Middle East leaving behind distraught families

Jobless Ethiopian youth risk kidnappings, death in Middle East leaving behind distraught families

More than 1.1 million Ethiopians were classified as migrants who left their home country and were living abroad in 2024, up from about 200,000 recorded in 2010, according to United Nations figures.

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KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation

KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation

The new fees will see East African Community (EAC) citizens pay Ksh1,500 from the current Ksh860 to gain access into Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park.

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Attorney general urges couples in Kenya in customary marriages to register unions

Attorney general urges couples in Kenya in customary marriages to register unions

The outreach programme was graced by several leaders, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga and Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili.

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Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ teaching ‘positive masculinity’ but men still wary of male doctors treating their wives

Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ teaching ‘positive masculinity’ but men still wary of male doctors treating their wives

While maternal and infant deaths in Senegal have declined over the past decade, experts say it still has a long way to go. It recorded 237 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in 2023, while 21 new-borns out of every 1,000 died within their first month. The UN globally wants to reduce maternal deaths to 70 deaths per 100,000 live births and new-born deaths to under 12 per 1,000 by 2030.

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Minister: Plans on course to build Kenya’s first nuclear plant in Siaya to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity

On the proposed privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Wandayi told the Senate Committee that the ministry has already tabled the proposal before a joint committee of the National Assembly on Energy and Privatisation.

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Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund

Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund

Isiolo County Executive Member for Tourism Lawrence Mwongela said the counties would come up with legislation that would ensure community wildlife conservation was well streamlined. Mwongela said Isiolo county assembly had enacted community conservancy law adding the tourism and wildlife management bill was pending in the house for passage.

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