While US spies’ verdict is Iran ‘is not building a nuclear weapon’ Trump dismisses it, tells Tehran to ‘surrender unconditionally’

While US spies’ verdict is Iran ‘is not building a nuclear weapon’ Trump dismisses it, tells Tehran to ‘surrender unconditionally’

President Donald Trump dismissed the assessment of US spy agencies during an overnight flight back to Washington as he cut short his trip to the Group of Seven summit to focus on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Kenya fisheries institute establishes farmer training centre in Kakamega as blue economy takes root

Kenya fisheries institute establishes farmer training centre in Kakamega as blue economy takes root

KMFRI is seeking partnerships for technical support from China, Philippines, Canada, United States of America (USA) and Israel that have similar facilities for provision of expert technical assistance and training.

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Kenyan parliament opposes tax authority’s push for unrestricted data access

Kenyan parliament opposes tax authority’s push for unrestricted data access

The bill, however, aims to raise an extra 30 billion shillings ($233 million), mainly through boosting tax compliance. The provision is necessary to allow the KRA access to financial information belonging to businesses and individuals, to help its officials detect any tax evasion, the minister had said.

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One protester killed in Nairobi as police chief Lagat accused of brandishing tribal card for president ear

One protester killed in Nairobi as police chief Lagat accused of brandishing tribal card for president ear

Gangs said to be on the payroll of the government took control of the central business district of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, looting shops, robbing and battering pedestrians as they chanted slogans in praise William Ruto’s administration. Unverified reports said the gangs from Kangemi and Kawangware slums were paid by...

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Trump warns Tehran against nuclear programme as Israeli strikes damage Iran’s underground site

Trump warns Tehran against nuclear programme as Israeli strikes damage Iran’s underground site

Israel says its sweeping assault on Iran’s top military leaders, nuclear scientists, uranium enrichment sites and ballistic missile programme is necessary to prevent its adversary from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. The strikes have killed at least 224 people in Iran.

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Kakamega County officials call for funds to maintain the town’s history of not having street children, beggars

Kakamega County officials call for funds to maintain the town’s history of not having street children, beggars

Programme Manager for Women in Water and Natural Resources Conservation (WWANC) Chrispinus Shamwama called for allocation of more funds to address healthcare, safety and education for children.

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Israel trains its deadly missiles on Iran’s energy and war industries as Tehran unleashes barrage of deadly strikes

Israel trains its deadly missiles on Iran’s energy and war industries as Tehran unleashes barrage of deadly strikes

Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday targeting its energy industry and Defence Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes. The simultaneous attacks represented the latest burst of violence since a surprise offensive by Israel two days earlier aimed at decimating Tehran’s rapidly advancing...

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State: School populations in Kenya lose up to 23,000 students and staff who die as a result of reliance on biomass fuels

State: School populations in Kenya lose up to 23,000 students and staff who die as a result of reliance on biomass fuels

Citing data from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Mr Wandayi notes that air pollution from cooking contributes to approximately 23,000 deaths annually in Kenya, many of whom are school cooks, students and teachers.

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Murang’a family in central Kenya fulfils colonial paramount chief’s wish, transfers land to Catholic Church

Murang’a family in central Kenya fulfils colonial paramount chief’s wish, transfers land to Catholic Church

Historical accounts suggest he provided land and protection to the early Catholic missionaries, even requesting that they provide his many children with education, something that was not widely available at the time.

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Iran launches barrage of missile attacks on Israel but most are intercepted before hitting targets in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

Iran launches barrage of missile attacks on Israel but most are intercepted before hitting targets in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

US President Donald Trump said it was not too late for Tehran to halt the Israeli bombing campaign by reaching a deal on its nuclear programme. Tehran had been engaged in talks with the Trump administration on a deal to curb its nuclear programme to replace one that Trump abandoned in 2018. Tehran rejected the last US offer.

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