Museveni’s 40 years’ gift to Uganda: The Pearl of Africa is now an undisputed slave labour reservoir
Uganda has experienced 40 years of de-development and suppressed human potential and the right to development. Schemes such as Operation Wealth Creation, Parish Development Model and Myooga, which ultimately are tools of de-development are being cast as tools of development at the periphery. Fortunate for the rulers, most citizens are unable to perceive what is going on.
After over 100 years of mining gold Kakamega is now set for its first refinery at cost of $5 million
The governor used the occasion to highlight key development milestones in the county and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to economic transformation, infrastructure development and youth empowerment.
Golden waste: How environmentalist rake in millions from garbage in Kenya’s frontier town of Garissa
In 2021, Kenya imported approximately 575,290 tonnes of raw plastic materials, valued at around Ksh98.2 billion.
Kisumu rolls out national ID registration for high school students to ease the scramble usually witnessed in election years
To make the exercise a success, the National Registration Bureau has conducted consultative meetings with principals from various secondary schools and tertiary institutions in the area to align the exercise with institution’s schedules.
Turkana launches assessment following tree locust outbreak in Turkana South
Field observations indicated locust populations ranging from 30 to over 70 hoppers per tree, resulting in significant depletion of shrubs and vegetation. There is growing concern that the locusts could migrate to nearby farmlands as existing food sources become scarce.
Minister says Kenya is on course to propelling floriculture to full potential
Kenya is the third-largest exporter of cut flowers globally, exporting to over 60 countries. The industry injects a staggering Ksh100 billion annually into the economy. It creates over 200,000 direct jobs and sustains more than a million livelihoods through backward- and forward-linkages.
India, Europe and US carmakers alarms rise after China slams brakes on critical mineral exports
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to talk this week, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday, and the export ban is expected to be high on the agenda.
Attack on humanitarian aid convoy in el-Fasher, Sudan, kills 5 that UN blames on RSF
Monday night’s attack burned many trucks and damaged the aid they were carrying, the statement said. It didn’t say who was responsible for the attack.
Male teacher in central Kenya handed 30 years in jail for lewdly stroking private parts of his pupils
The victims told the court that the offense occurred multiple times. One of the boy’s parents was tipped off by his neighbour and interrogated her son. After confirming the incident, she reported the matter at Nyakihai Police Post.
Africa’s biggest flower expo opens in Kenya with calls for export reforms in trade, logistics
Meanwhile, as the global demand for organically produced flowers continues to rise, this year’s IFTEX showcases Kenya’s commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and environmentally conscious trade practices.
