Zambia’s Guy Scott, who was first white head of state in decades in post-colonial Africa, dies at 82
Scott died at his farm in the capital, Lusaka, the government said in a statement. It said current Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema had accorded him a state funeral, although the date was not yet announced.
Kenya rolls out $3.6 billion National Feed Strategy to cut animal feed cost and increase milk, meat and egg production
To reduce dependence on imports, the strategy promotes increased local production of key feed ingredients through contract farming while encouraging manufacturers to utilise East African Community (EAC) duty remission incentives to lower the cost of imported raw materials.
Britain promises Kenya it will investigate all atrocities committed by its soldiers accused of murder and rape
British High Commissioner in Nairobi John Matt has assured Kenya that the British government is investigating all allegations of atrocities committed by their soldiers. Among the allegations are incidents of murder, sexual abuse, racism and human rights violations. Speaking in Nanyuki during the commissioning of a dining-hall built for Temakis...
World’s first ever: Kenyan wildlife veterinarians perform ground-breaking surgery on rare white rhino calf to open its anus
The diagnosis was done at Ol Pejeta Conservancy and prompted the rapid mobilisation of a five-member veterinary team drawn from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) and Northern Kenya Veterinary Services (NKVS).
‘Hand of God’ Season Two? Explaining rising anticipation for World Cup match between Argentina and England
Antonio Rattin refusing to leave the pitch in 1966. Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in 1986. David Beckham’s red card in 1998. Few World Cup rivalries have produced so many moments that transcend sport, becoming part of the political and cultural history of two nations. As England and Argentina...
CPC anniversary speech: Senior legislators studying Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building
Senior Chinese legislators held a meeting on Monday this week to study a speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering marking the CPC’s 105th founding anniversary. The meeting, convened by the leading party members group of the National...
Spain’s unheralded aces end Deschamps’ France romance with World Cup dream of success
Spain edged its opponent for completed passes, but had only two shots on target compared to France’s three. Both attempts counted, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting an early penalty after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne, before Porro added a second following a one-two with Dani Olmo.
Disaster unpreparedness: Coach Deschamps rues France’s too many errors in World Cup semi-final loss to Spain
Asked whether France had been given a footballing lesson, Deschamps acknowledged the quality of Luis de la Fuente’s side while lamenting his own team’s technical shortcomings.
Farmers in Kenya’s Rift Valley region turn to indigenous crops to strengthen food systems, restore diminishing soil health
Stakeholders at the forum agreed that supporting indigenous knowledge and sustainable farming methods would be key in building resilient food systems capable of withstanding the effects of climate change.
Kenya looks to ramp up meat exports after President Ruto commissions ultra-modern Isiolo export abattoir next month
Senior Presidential Advisor on Food Security and Animal Production Dominic Menjo said the facility will be a key catalyst to transforming Kenya’s livestock sector and unlocking economic potential of arid and semi-arid (ASALs) regions that make up more than three-quarters of Kenya’s landmass.
