Kakamega braces for cancer explosion as state embarks on demotion of asbestos-roofed buildings
Kakamega County Environmental Officer Nathaniel Mutuku says that laws and legislations that regulate asbestos management in Kenya are comprehensive and would give the law enforcers a foundation to act upon.
Leaked files reveal how US billionaires have algorithms for matchmaking in form of networking and dating
Founded in 2006 by Thiel and data broker Auren Hoffman, Dialog is a private club that convenes politicians, investors, entrepreneurs, military leaders, executives, academics and journalists for invitation-only, off-the-record retreats.
Preeclampsia: Pregnant women in Lake Victoria Basin battle silent killer that accounts for six per cent of prenatal deaths
Ministry of health data show that in Kenya, preeclampsia affects approximately six per cent of pregnancies and is one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal deaths, contributing to up to 20 per cent of maternal mortality cases nationally.
Study on child sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya exposes gaps in reporting and application of law
According to the findings, the study reviewed 57 closed CSEA case files, observed 56 institutions involved in child protection and carried out in-depth interviews with 58 stakeholders working across the child protection field in the seven counties.
Waiting for a son: How quest for male heirs tears women in Africa physically and emotionally
Maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which has the world’s fastest-growing population and accounts for 70 per cent of global maternal deaths. Around 180,000 pregnancy deaths are recorded every year across the continent.
Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife
Tourism remains one of Kenya’s biggest foreign exchange earner and employer. Under the Kenya National Tourism Strategy, the government hopes to generate Ksh1.1 trillion ($8.5 billion) from tourism by 2027.
Xenophobic attacks soil South Africa’s team profile in World Cup as many Africans back their opponents
Following South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening game, a vocal group of users across the continent openly celebrated the loss, citing xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment as their reasons for withdrawing support.
Morocco toyed with Brazil in their Word Cup opening match and it was a pointer Selecao’s best days are well in the past
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil were outplayed by Morocco for large parts of their 1-1 draw in front of a sell-out crowd at MetLife Stadium. Morocco scored an excellent goal to take the lead when Ismael Saibari chipped the ball over Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, after racing on to a brilliant...
In eastern Congo’s displacement camp, risks exacerbated by dry taps and crowded shelters
Bunia is one of the epicentres of the Ebola outbreak, which has so far infected 676 people and killed 136. Response has been hampered by uncertainty surrounding the initial cases, the absence of an approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, community mistrust and persistent insecurity.
Joy of owning boda boda taxi: How county loan facility is opening doors to financial freedom for taximen in Homa Bay County
With more than 7,000 boda boda riders operating in Homa Bay town Sub-County alone, demand for affordable credit exceeds available resources. Many operators are still waiting for opportunities to access financing that could help them grow.