Elon Musk: A powerful force in Trump’s orbit the billionaire was hyper-visible, unapologetically brash and unfettered by traditional norms

Elon Musk: A powerful force in Trump’s orbit the billionaire was hyper-visible, unapologetically brash and unfettered by traditional norms

Musk clashed with three of Trump’s most senior cabinet members – Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He called Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Navarro dismissed the insults, saying, “I’ve been called worse.”

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Kisumu’s fisheries and aquaculture centre plans to raise fingerlings production from current 28 million annually

Kisumu’s fisheries and aquaculture centre plans to raise fingerlings production from current 28 million annually

Construction of Phase One at a cost of Kshh1.3 billion ($10.1 million), which started in November 2024, is in progress and is currently 27 per cent complete.

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Nearly 220 families resettled in Marsabit, recovered livestock given back to owners after spell of inter-ethnic hostilities

Nearly 220 families resettled in Marsabit, recovered livestock given back to owners after spell of inter-ethnic hostilities

Humanitarian aid is reaching the victims with ease, he said. The county commissioner said the national government has delivered relief supplies consisting of 330 bags of rice and 285 bags of beans while the county government donated 100 bags of rice and 20 cartons of cooking oil.

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As Kenyan president gloated about robust economic rally, World Bank lowered 2025 projections due to private sector squeezed

As Kenyan president gloated about robust economic rally, World Bank lowered 2025 projections due to private sector squeezed

“Domestic borrowing, coupled with high lending rates, risk crowding out the private sector,” Naomi Mathenge, a senior economist at the World Bank, told a briefing on the Kenya Economic Update report, which is usually published twice a year.

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‘My husband died in my arms’: Russian drone attacks on Ukrainians amount to crimes against humanity, UN report

‘My husband died in my arms’: Russian drone attacks on Ukrainians amount to crimes against humanity, UN report

The commission examined over 300 publicly available videos of attacks and over 600 text posts on Telegram channels and, where possible, identified victims. Over 90 residents from affected areas were interviewed, including victims, witnesses, local authorities and medical personnel.

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How Gen Z gender divide is not only reshaping democracy, but also a reminder patriarchy is real

How Gen Z gender divide is not only reshaping democracy, but also a reminder patriarchy is real

In South Korea, almost 30 per cent of men aged 18-29 plan to back the Reform Party compared with just 3 per cent of young women, according to a Gallup Korea poll this month. Overall, more than half of the men back right-wing parties while almost half the women want the left-wing Democratic Party candidate to win. The divergence shrinks for older age groups.

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‘We are women like you’: UN honours peacekeepers for work in gender empowerment

‘We are women like you’: UN honours peacekeepers for work in gender empowerment

The UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award was established in 2011 and the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award was first presented five years later. Both awards recognise peacekeepers whose work has substantially advanced the integration of gender perspectives and empowerment into peacekeeping.

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UN awards 2025 Mandela Prize to Canadian Brenda Reynolds and Kenyan Kennedy Odede

UN awards 2025 Mandela Prize to Canadian Brenda Reynolds and Kenyan Kennedy Odede

Living in Kenya’s Kibera Slum for 23 years, Kennedy Odede went from living on the street at 10 years old to global recognition when he was named one of Time magazine’s 2024 100 Most Influential People.

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Ministry of health and Aga Khan University Hospital sign deal to enable kidney and cardiac patients to get treatment in Kenya

Ministry of health and Aga Khan University Hospital sign deal to enable kidney and cardiac patients to get treatment in Kenya

Under the agreement, AKUH will offer subsidised kidney transplants and cardiac surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting and valve replacements, to patients who meet medical and financial eligibility criteria.

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Regional government now engages Kenya oil and gas working group on exploration in the north

Regional government now engages Kenya oil and gas working group on exploration in the north

KOGWG Coordinator Muturi wa Kamau highlighted the group’s role in strengthening governance structures in the oil and gas industry. Kamau noted that improving the land registration system was central to the group’s mandate, as it enhances transparency, public participation and accountability in the sector.

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