Some 1.5 million fans from 210 countries apply for FIFA World Cup Visa Presale Draw tickets
FIFA timing of a fan’s entry into the Visa Presale Draw during the entry period would not impact the fans’ chances of success and fans who have not yet applied could submit an entry any time before 11 am ET (17:00 CET) on September 19.
Kenya politics: Farouk Kibet ‘advises’ Luhyia to get ready to succeed President Ruto in 2032 as DCP questions his academic credentials
During the fundraiser in Malava the president’s man made the declaration that the region should wait for their turn to succeed Ruto in 2032 and hailed the close relationship between Luhyia and Kalenjin people. The declaration was met with swift response by DCP and Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya (DAP).
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.”
Kenya, with support of EU and Germany, kicks off national data governance policy formulation
German Embassy Deputy Head of Cooperation Friederike Hemker noted that Germany, through GIZ, is proud to support this initiative as part of its longstanding development cooperation.
Kenya lobbies IMO member states to support its candidature for Category C slot in the organisation
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Ali Joho, has affirmed that Kenya’s candidacy represents an opportunity to contribute significantly to global maritime governance by amplifying the voice of Africa, the Indian Ocean region and the Global South.
Kenya revives vehicle manufacturing industry as it pushes transition to electric buses
Matatu sector players welcomed the partnership, although CitiHopa CEO Judy Thuo raised concerns about high electricity costs that make operations expensive.
South Sudan on cliff-hanger as First Vice President Machar is charged with treason, terrorism
Edmund Yakani, a prominent civic leader in South Sudan, warned that the suspects should be presented in a competent court and not what he described as “a kangaroo court of law.” He said he hopes citizens will be able to attend court proceedings.
Are GMOs really safe? Geneticist says outdated rules ignore mounting health risks
In studies conducted by independent academics, but even upon close scrutiny of the industry data submitted for market approval – even in relatively short-term, 90-day feeding studies – you saw biochemical changes in the blood indicative of liver and kidney dysfunction. This is with Bt corn containing just one or at most two varieties of Bt toxin.
Lake Victoria Basin Commission boss says Mara River faces existential threats despite regional gains
LVBC Executive Secretary Masinde Bwire says the basin was under siege from deforestation in the Mau Forest, rapid land-use changes and pollution, factors he warned could alter the river’s hydrology and jeopardise the annual wildebeest migration that draws global attention to Kenya and Tanzania.