$1.7 billion of $2.2 billion stolen: UN accuses South Sudan state officials of ‘ruthless’ theft of public funds as food crisis deepens

South Sudan has long been plagued by corruption and theft of public funds, multiple investigations have found. A 2021 report by the UN uncovered tens of millions of dollars in unaccounted for government revenue, in what it said amounted to “a tiny fraction of the overall pattern of theft.”

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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga under fire for ‘hiring thugs’ to brutalise journalists after exposé on fake jobs in her office

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga under fire for ‘hiring thugs’ to brutalise journalists after exposé on fake jobs in her office

According to MCK, Onyango was lured into a Homa Bay hotel where he was “ambushed by thugs and allegedly assaulted by the county officials, causing facial injuries”.

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Buried in self-worship and immolation Ruto regime says he’s best ever president Kenya has ever had

Buried in self-worship and immolation Ruto regime says he’s best ever president Kenya has ever had

Isaac Mwaura disclosed that over 13 counties are at advanced stages in setting up agricultural industrial parks, citing the one in Sagana in Kirinyaga County, which is already performing well in addition to others such as Homa Bay.

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New research finding tie exposure to pesticides, rodenticides in pregnancy to rise in childhood leukaemia mortality

New research finding tie exposure to pesticides, rodenticides in pregnancy to rise in childhood leukaemia mortality

Last week, the White House released its Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) strategy report. The report states that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Institutes of Health will “develop a research and evaluation framework for cumulative exposure” to chemicals.

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Fresh round of bloodbath in South Sudan looks highly likely as opposition sounds war drums

Fresh round of bloodbath in South Sudan looks highly likely as opposition sounds war drums

Riek Machar’s indictment has significantly raised political tensions and fuelled fears of an eruption of political violence. In recent months, pro-government troops have been fighting opposition forces loyal to Machar, as well as other armed groups.

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How Churchill came to power at the hour of need, through power of speech defied strongman Hitler, World War II victory for Britain

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.

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Kenya races against time to meet rigid EU deforestation-free deadline for coffee exports

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.

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Mara River Basin conference in north-western Tanzania discusses deforestation, pollution and climate change threats to Mara River

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.

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Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation

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.

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France teams up with civil society Food4Education to provide hot meals for students from poor households in Kenya

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.

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