Dear Ugandans, a university degree is healthy pursuit but it’s not a licence or right to complacency

Dear Ugandans, a university degree is healthy pursuit but it’s not a licence or right to complacency

Degrees will be good not necessarily in the equation of AI. We should all prepare to accommodate AI as tool that will improve the way we do things for the benefit of humanity. It is wisdom to do so. Rote political thinking and action in leadership and governance will soon be a thing of the past.

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KTDA boss roots for orthodox tea to earn farmers more money, hedge against market volatility

KTDA boss roots for orthodox tea to earn farmers more money, hedge against market volatility

Currently, 13 of KTDA managed factories are producing both black and green Orthodox teas adding more factories in the pipeline to start producing the specialty tea products.

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Kenya Medical Research Institute study reveals malaria insect is outsmarting control measures

Kenya Medical Research Institute study reveals malaria insect is outsmarting control measures

The landmark findings, released by the Wellcome Sanger Institute in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and scientists from 16 African countries, shows that Anopheles funestus, a species long overshadowed by its cousin Anopheles gambiae but equally capable of spreading malaria was rapidly adapting to withstand control measures.

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National Biosafety Authority initiates biosafety tree gardens programme in schools

National Biosafety Authority initiates biosafety tree gardens programme in schools

The official further said the initiative will help to address issues of climate change, adding that the involvement of several stakeholders including the forestry department, teachers, learners and even administration is aimed at ensuring there is continuity and proper monitoring of this initiative.

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Kenya President Ruto announces plan to set up sovereign wealth, infrastructure funds to avoid debt binge

Kenya President Ruto announces plan to set up sovereign wealth, infrastructure funds to avoid debt binge

Privatisation drive will kick off with the sale of shares in Kenya Pipeline Company, a state firm that manages petroleum products’ transportation infrastructure in Kenya and into neighbouring states.

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Culture and meteorology: How nomadic pastoralists in Kenya use he-goat offal to accurately forecast weather

Culture and meteorology: How nomadic pastoralists in Kenya use he-goat offal to accurately forecast weather

While releasing the scientific results for OND, Samburu County Director for Metrological Services Julius Kismayo confirmed that rains will be below average in Samburu north and Samburu east while Samburu central will receive near normal to below normal rains during the same period.

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Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University create human eggs from skin cells, use them to form embryos

Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University create human eggs from skin cells, use them to form embryos

In Dolly’s case, sperm from a father was not used. But for the Oregon team, the goal was to make embryos with genetic material from both parents. A normal sperm and egg have 23 chromosomes each, with a healthy embryo containing 46 chromosomes.

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Hairdressers plead with Busia County in western Kenya to reduce taxation

Hairdressers plead with Busia County in western Kenya to reduce taxation

Speaking during the workshop at the Busia Agricultural Training Centre, the hair hair-dressers led by Sarah Mutua said high taxation and unfavourable working conditions have remained a challenge to them.

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Overseas recruitment agencies at Kenyan coast push for recognition by government

Overseas recruitment agencies at Kenyan coast push for recognition by government

KAPEA Vice Chairman Patrick Mburu also appealed to the government to protect the association from interference, citing recent attempts by disgruntled individuals to forge minutes in a bid to stage a hostile takeover. Luckily, their efforts were thwarted by the Registrar of Societies.

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Kenya sets ambitious target of $780 billion tourism revenue through intra-Africa travel

Kenya sets ambitious target of $780 billion tourism revenue through intra-Africa travel

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the expo had matured into a continental platform that not only markets destinations but also accelerates investment flows.

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