One of Kenya’s ‘small tribes’ considers fielding two candidates in the 2027 presidential election

One of Kenya’s ‘small tribes’ considers fielding two candidates in the 2027 presidential election

Social Congress Party leader Atati Kengere advised the region to be decisive in settling on a single candidate for the presidency. He cautioned the youth to go slow on the issue lest they cause confusion to the embarrassment of the region.

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Biosafety Authority rolls out plan to restore Kenyan capital’s greenery and lustre in nationwide campaign

Biosafety Authority rolls out plan to restore Kenyan capital’s greenery and lustre in nationwide campaign

Ngetich emphasised the crucial role played by the authority in ensuring the safe use of modern biotechnology in Kenya and regulating genetically modified organisms to protect human health, animal health and the environment.

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Governor concerned about high pregnancy rate among teenaged girls ‘eating too much forbidden fruit’ in Homa Bay County

Governor concerned about high pregnancy rate among teenaged girls ‘eating too much forbidden fruit’ in Homa Bay County

Governor Wanga noted that the latest Kenya Health and Demographic Survey (KHDS) shows that the prevalence of teen pregnancies in Homa Bay stands at 33 per cent.

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Kenya, FAO unveil $49.5 million climate resilient agriculture project in Lake Victoria Basin Region

Kenya, FAO unveil $49.5 million climate resilient agriculture project in Lake Victoria Basin Region

With a target of supporting 140,000 farmers including 80,000 cooperative members and 63,000 farmers’ groups, the initiative, aims to build climate resilience and drive the agricultural sector towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

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How Museveni’s white elephants ushered in economic hell Ugandans live in today since 1986

How Museveni’s white elephants ushered in economic hell Ugandans live in today since 1986

In Uganda, several banks have faced closure or significant issues, including Teefe Bank, International Credit Bank, Greenland Bank, the Co-operative Bank, National Bank of Commerce, Global Trust Bank and Crane Bank. It is significant to note that Uganda Commercial Bank was sold off under mysterious circumstances and there was a lot of financial bleeding before, during and after the sale

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191 TB cases traced to Migori goldmines ministry health says are dispersal points of the disease

191 TB cases traced to Migori goldmines ministry health says are dispersal points of the disease

Victor Otieno, a representative from the Miner’s Association in Migori, lamented that lack of protective mining gear was the major reason for the rising cases of TB and other lung condition diseases in the mining sector.

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Kenya’s chief minister wants parliament to expedite Public Participation Bill 2024 to make it national lifestyle

Kenya’s chief minister wants parliament to expedite Public Participation Bill 2024 to make it national lifestyle

Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said public participation costs for individual legislation range between Ksh10 million and Ksh100 million, diverting funds from critical sectors such as healthcare, which is already grappling with shortages of drugs and personnel.

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Vihiga and Siaya residents question consent foreign gold mining company, want it revoked

Vihiga and Siaya residents question consent foreign gold mining company, want it revoked

Through lawyer Willis Otieno the residents said fresh negotiations will have to take place before any activity could take place the area. Otieno said he has already written to the relevant government agencies as well as the foreign investor over the same

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Minister takes swipe at Kenyan parents for bringing up morally rotten children

Minister takes swipe at Kenyan parents for bringing up morally rotten children

Speaking in Kwale County, the cabinet secretary blamed parents for the moral decadence in the country, and pointed out that the importance of moral responsibility and guidance as a means to foster positive change.

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Kenya and Uganda agree to protect Mt Elgon biosphere that straddles East African neighbours

Kenya and Uganda agree to protect Mt Elgon biosphere that straddles East African neighbours

Uganda’s Katusiime who pledged commitment of her government to the deal, warned that climate change is a reality, which requires a joint action by nations in an effort to mitigate the effects.

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