Research: Uniquely Kenyan ‘nyama choma’ tradition and ancient butcheries date back 2.9 million years at Nyayanga in Homa Peninsula on Lake Victoria

Research: Uniquely Kenyan ‘nyama choma’ tradition and ancient butcheries date back 2.9 million years at Nyayanga in Homa Peninsula on Lake Victoria

Homo sapiens did not arise until much later, around 300,000 years ago. But the knack for seeking out the best raw materials to make simple technology dates back nearly three million years.

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Founder of Benchmark Solutions Ltd in Kenyan Laura Akunga elected treasurer of African business body

Founder of Benchmark Solutions Ltd in Kenyan Laura Akunga elected treasurer of African business body

CONWOBAA has been designed to facilitate trade for women entrepreneurs through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), helping members of the WBAs access cross-border trade opportunities and build sustainable businesses.

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India in massive reduction of taxes on small cars in line with PM Modi reforms, sending shares higher

India in massive reduction of taxes on small cars in line with PM Modi reforms, sending shares higher

Cars with higher engine capacity that currently attract 28 per cent  GST and an additional levy of up to 22 per cent – resulting in total taxes of about 50 per cent – may come under a new special rate of 40 per cent, the source said.

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Jobless Ethiopian youth risk kidnappings, death in Middle East leaving behind distraught families

Jobless Ethiopian youth risk kidnappings, death in Middle East leaving behind distraught families

More than 1.1 million Ethiopians were classified as migrants who left their home country and were living abroad in 2024, up from about 200,000 recorded in 2010, according to United Nations figures.

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KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation

KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation

The new fees will see East African Community (EAC) citizens pay Ksh1,500 from the current Ksh860 to gain access into Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park.

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Uganda invests in large-scale mining in Busia district after discovery of gold valued at $12 trillion

Uganda invests in large-scale mining in Busia district after discovery of gold valued at $12 trillion

The discovery of gold valued at approximately $12 trillion, positions Uganda as a potential major player in the global gold market. The deposits are primarily located in the Karamoja region, which has historically been underdeveloped.

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Attorney general urges couples in Kenya in customary marriages to register unions

Attorney general urges couples in Kenya in customary marriages to register unions

The outreach programme was graced by several leaders, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga and Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili.

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EU leaders join Zelenskiy at meeting with Trump to press for Ukraine to ‘become a steel porcupine’

EU leaders join Zelenskiy at meeting with Trump to press for Ukraine to ‘become a steel porcupine’

Speaking to CBS on Sunday, Rubio said both Ukraine and Russia would have to make concessions to reach a peace deal and that security guarantees for Ukraine would be discussed on Monday. He also said there would have to be additional consequences for Russia if no deal was reached.

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Minister: Plans on course to build Kenya’s first nuclear plant in Siaya to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity

On the proposed privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Wandayi told the Senate Committee that the ministry has already tabled the proposal before a joint committee of the National Assembly on Energy and Privatisation.

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Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund

Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund

Isiolo County Executive Member for Tourism Lawrence Mwongela said the counties would come up with legislation that would ensure community wildlife conservation was well streamlined. Mwongela said Isiolo county assembly had enacted community conservancy law adding the tourism and wildlife management bill was pending in the house for passage.

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