How Churchill came to power at the hour of need, through power of speech defied strongman Hitler, World War II victory for Britain
Despite their shared triumph, Churchill viewed the war years as the pinnacle of his life, writing later that everything afterward felt like an anti-climax.
Kenya races against time to meet rigid EU deforestation-free deadline for coffee exports
By boosting the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and reducing the EU’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation, the new regulation 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products aims to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss.
Mara River Basin conference in north-western Tanzania discusses deforestation, pollution and climate change threats to Mara River
The Mara River, which supports wildlife, agriculture and communities across the border, is considered one of East Africa’s most critical ecosystems.
Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation
the Technopolis is projected to generate thousands of jobs, host research and innovation centres and serve as a regional hub for digital trade, business process outsourcing, and conferences. Often referred to as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, the Technopolis is a Vision 2030 flagship project designed to anchor Kenya’s transition into knowledge-based economy.
France teams up with civil society Food4Education to provide hot meals for students from poor households in Kenya
French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet said France is committed to advancing child nutrition and education through long-term investments. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir welcomed the expansion, saying it demonstrates how school feeding contributes to both social development and economic growth.
Miracle drug, holy urine: How Vatican collected urine from 100 nuns in researching Pergonal drug used in vitro fertilisation
One of the most unusual yet crucial aspects of Lunenfeld’s research involved the collection of a massive amount of urine from postmenopausal nuns, which Pacelli helped organise. This urine was essential for extracting the hormone needed for Lunenfeld’s fertility drug, Pergonal, which later played a significant role in the development of IVF technology.
EPRA identifies poor roads, fatigue and licensing non-compliance as leading causes of tanker accidents in Kenya
Speaking during a sensitisation workshop in Nairobi, EPRA Deputy Director of Mid and Downstream Petroleum Stella Opakas disclosed that the findings highlighted the urgency of addressing runaway accidents that continue to plague the petroleum transport sector.
Malawians go to polls as fears linger over witchcraft riddled presidential palace
Five years ago, Chakwera’s eventual victory came after months of street protests in his support. But things have changed after five hard years and this vote takes place amid economic turmoil and shaky trust in public institutions in the southern African nation of 21 million.
Homa Bay Governor Wanga’s image of Nyanza politics ‘Glamour Girl’ sullied by claims of corruption, looting and events host specialist
Chair of Homa Bay County Contractors Association Collins Omito said the debts accumulated by the county government date back to 2013. They said that were it not for entrenched corruption and wanton looting in the governor’s office, the monies wold have been paid.
Nairobi hosts trypanosomiasis research conference as Kenya is declared lone African country free of sleeping sickness
International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) is a statutory body of the African Union Commission. Since 1949, it has convened biennial conferences to facilitate scientific exchange and guide continental policy on trypanosomiasis research, control, and elimination.
