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.
Redemption songs: Day Bob Marley ‘liberated’ BBC from racial bias against Black musicians, opened up space for Black workers
The band looked around. Bob was right. White Londoners were crossing the street to avoid walking past them. Parents were pulling their children closer.
Never say die: How miracle Chinese man floated in sea for seven days with only one thing in mind, ‘I can’t die’
To lighten his load and conserve precious energy, he discarded all his personal belongings, including his shoes, trousers, wristwatch and ring and kept himself afloat by repeatedly treading water and swinging arms.
‘Holy democracy’: How Voodoo or Manjunju drove ex-Benin bloodhound Mathieu Kérékou out of power after traditionalists warned he risked becoming zombie
Voodooists are believed to have retaliated against Presidents Matheu Kérékou, who grew terrified of being zombified by a curse. He recruited a Malian marabout nicknamed the Devil and experimented with other religions in search of spiritual strength, according to devotees.
New study identifies gene linking early growth to faster aging, cancer
An international team of researchers has identified a gene that links early growth with faster aging and a higher risk of cancer later in life, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Tuesday. The gene, called vgll3, may help explain why some biological advantages in youth come...
Rising incidence of FGM in central Kenya draws anger as several cases cited in Kiambu County
Participants at the engagement expressed concern that FGM, when linked to sects or cultural revivalist groups, often operates covertly, targeting vulnerable girls under the guise of tradition or spiritual rites.
Sierra Leone woman who overstayed her visa titillates Eldoret court with ‘I forgot to renew my visa’ after falling in love with western Kenya man
In her defence, Sam tickled the court when she said she fell in love with a man from western Kenya during her holiday in the country, which made her to forget to renew her tourist visa.
New study links GMO foods to increased risk of health problems in children
Glyphosate, as a herbicide widely used with these crops, has measurable quantities detected in food products and is listed as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency on Research for Cancer (IARC).
Blogger, wife remanded by Murang’a court over viral nude videos of Thika commercial sex workers
Njagi and his wife Betty were arrested on Wednesday and detained at Kenol Police Station following complaints lodged by the Kiambu Sex Workers Association led by its director Jane Mburu, which called for investigations and justice for the victims.
AI pushes out breathalysers: Australian researchers develop technology that detects drunk and dangerous drivers
Using 3D facial analysis, researchers are able to detect three major causes of road accidents simultaneously: blood alcohol concentration, fatigue and expressions such as anger, said a statement from Australia’s Edith Cowan University (ECU) on Wednesday.
