Dreams from grandpa: Transitioning from an unwanted child to glue that binds the family
The Luhyia community in western Kenya use the tropical plant, also known as Nandi flame, flowers towards the end of the dry season and bears sun-shaped bright red flowers that signal change of season from dry to long rain season. Nasirmbwe symbolises a season of plenty and end of suffering. I carry the name with pride, knowing it is a gift from my family’s history and a sign of divine connection
Groom punches bride after becoming ‘extremely angry and violent’ for being cut off from alcohol service
Imagine the scene: a beautiful wedding reception in full swing, friends and family gathered to celebrate, music playing and the bride glowing with happiness. Then, suddenly, a violent disruption.
Bestselling crime novelist Anne Perry was convicted of murder at age 15, then went on to sell 25 million copies her books
Perry served five years in prison after which she returned to the UK under her new name, along with Parker. After she was released from prison, she left New Zealand to return to the UK, and worked briefly as a flight attendant.
New research finding tie exposure to pesticides, rodenticides in pregnancy to rise in childhood leukaemia mortality
Last week, the White House released its Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) strategy report. The report states that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Institutes of Health will “develop a research and evaluation framework for cumulative exposure” to chemicals.
America’s first female serial killer lured wealthy men to her farm promising romance, then delivered death
Her exact fate remains unknown, adding an enduring mystery to her terrifying legacy. Despite extensive investigations, Belle Gunness was never found, leaving her story open-ended and her true number of victims uncertain.
Research: People with at least three doses of Covid vaccine are at 36 per cent risk of breast cancer, 43 per cent bladder cancer
Evidence pointing to the dangers of the Covid-19 vaccines is growing, yet governments refuse to release detailed information on vaccinations versus health incidents, Campbell said, calling that failing “quite outrageous.”
Kirk’s assassination divides world, testimony to to his influence on the right and rejection among Blacks
The outpouring of grief, anger and defiance over his death also testified to his influence and impact abroad, especially among groups on the right as diverse as white Afrikaners in South Africa, anti-immigration parties in Europe, libertarians in South America and ultranationalist Israelis in the Middle East. It also gave those movements an opportunity to air their grievances against their own political opponents.
Kenya: Nearly half a million tourists expected to flock Mombasa City during World Tourism Week
Out of the success of last year’s inaugural tuk-tuk race that attracted huge crowds, 30 tuk-tuk drivers have been trained on tour guiding skills. This has increased their income. Four winners of the race will get return tickets to Dubai in United Arab Emirates, courtesy of Fly Dubai, while the Travellers Beach Hotel will accommodate the overall winner for three nights.
Compromised or scared? US senate query why authors of study that shows unvaccinated children are healthier refused to go public with results
The US has yet to start writing its report on the possible causes of autism, US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary told Bloomberg yesterday. Rogers has researched autism since 2015 when his then-partner’s son was diagnosed with autism. At the time, he was pursuing a doctorate in political economy at the University of Sydney.
Renowned climate justice activist Madina Amin ‘elected’ Garissa Woman Rep ahead of 2027 polls
If elected, Madina Amin will become the fourth woman representative of Garissa County. It also be a vote of confidence in leadership that appreciates gender-responsive climate action and climate change contexts. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues today.
