Ethnic political trade-off: Kenya’s energy minister says Luo-Kalenjin bond is guarantor of Ruto presidency to 2032

Ethnic political trade-off: Kenya’s energy minister says Luo-Kalenjin bond is guarantor of Ruto presidency to 2032

During his development tour, Wandayi highlighted the inclusivity of the broad-based government. He pointed out that its diverse composition represented the face of Kenya and was central to fostering unity.

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Pressure piles on Siaya Governor Orengo to dismiss cabinet for corruptly hiring staff

Pressure piles on Siaya Governor Orengo to dismiss cabinet for corruptly hiring staff

Led by Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo, the leaders appealed to Governor Orengo the entire cabinet dissolve for fresh appointments in the wake of revelations that at least 382 recently sacked health-workers were reportedly dubiously enlisted in the county’s payroll.

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Tooth decay: How sugar industry falsifies science to sell fluoride that ingests teeth

Tooth decay: How sugar industry falsifies science to sell fluoride that ingests teeth

Internal sugar industry and dental organisation documents, analysed by the study’s author Christopher Neurath, detail how the sugar industry helped shape the public health policies that, for decades, touted fluoride as a “magic bullet” against tooth decay.

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Former Congo President Kabila sentenced to death by military court for treason

Former Congo President Kabila sentenced to death by military court for treason

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila did not attend the trial and was not represented by legal counsel. Neither he nor his representatives were immediately available for comment. His whereabouts were not immediately known.

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Child neglect, teen pregnancy incidence rise among pastoralists in Kenya’s Kajiado County

Child neglect, teen pregnancy incidence rise among pastoralists in Kenya’s Kajiado County

Neglect accounted for the highest number at 3,753 cases, where children have parents, but are denied basic needs. Abandonment followed with 162 cases of minors left without any guardian or caregiver. Other cases included 552 of custody disputes, 25 of child marriages, 19 of teenage pregnancy, 13 of sexual assault, five of child labour and four of female genital mutilation.

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Kenya and United Kingdom team up to reform emerging technology laws, fight cybercrime

Kenya and United Kingdom team up to reform emerging technology laws, fight cybercrime

Emerging Tech and AI4D Advisor at the British High Commission in Nairobi Wilfred Oluoch said the review followed recommendations of the ICT Sector Working Group report, which identified gaps in existing laws.

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Reprieve for under siege Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga as contractors suspend threat to paralyse operations

Reprieve for under siege Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga as contractors suspend threat to paralyse operations

Aloso said they have engaged the County Executive Committee Member for Finance Solomon Obiero who promised to pay them soon because the county had received money from the national treasury.

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Sun and beach: Bump in coast tourism is critical to Kenya’s economy, cabinet secretary says

Sun and beach: Bump in coast tourism is critical to Kenya’s economy, cabinet secretary says

Kenya Tourism Board Chair Francis Gichaba underscored the coast’s diverse assets, including marine parks, Swahili architecture and historic towns such as Lamu, Malindi and Watamu.

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Aquaculture: Experts say Kenya no longer needs Chinese fish imports following breakthroughs in cage farming

Aquaculture: Experts say Kenya no longer needs Chinese fish imports following breakthroughs in cage farming

At the same time, KEMFRI Chief Executive Officer Paul Orina urged Western Indian Ocean countries to strengthen joint efforts in protecting marine ecosystems from pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction.

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Some 21,000 Kenyan women hospitalised with unsafe abortion complications, 2,600 die per year

Some 21,000 Kenyan women hospitalised with unsafe abortion complications, 2,600 die per year

The deputy governor said there was need to strengthen data systems and accountability to ensure the policies are evidence driven and resources reach the people who need them. Mulili also disclosed that Makueni County government has established Mother and Child Hospital where on average 20 mothers deliver safely daily saying the facility has an incubation unit for pre-term babies.

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