Kenya: Parents of 21 pupils who perished in fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy say no to inquest
The parents spoke during a memorial and candle lighting service which was held at the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat Hall to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. The service was organised by the inter-religious Council of Kenya, a coalition of all major faith communities in Kenya.
As delegates gather in Addis Ababa for Africa Climate Summit, electricity to millions ranks top
The World Bank estimates that Central and West Africa have some of the world’s lowest electrification rates. In West Africa, where 220 million people have no electricity, the electrification rate is as low as 8 per cent.
Mozambique building southern Africa’s biggest electricity project in 50 that will cost $6 billion
Located 60 kilometres (37 miles) downstream from the even larger Cahora Bassa hydroelectric dam along the Zambezi River, the Mphanda Nkuwa plant is expected to generate 1,500 megawatts when it begins operations in 2031. That will help a region facing a 10,000-megawatt deficit that keeps millions from accessing power.
Kenya and Uganda say they’re actively tackling trade bottlenecks at Busia, Malaba border points
The business community along with regional transport operators are increasing their lobbying efforts for the delay to be lifted, which has been affecting trade competitiveness. In the past, truck drivers used to wait for days to get their consignments cleared and as a result, perishable goods spoiled, and operational costs shot up.
Trump signs executive order that offers tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals
In the order, Trump says his willingness to reduce tariffs depends on the “scope and economic value of a trading partner’s commitments to the United States in its agreement on reciprocal trade” and US national interests.
US considers buying two million shots use in low and middle income countries hard-hit by HIV
There are more than 30,000 new HIV infections in the US every year and 1.2 million people are living with the virus. Worldwide there are 1.3 million new infections annually and nearly 40 million people living with the virus.
Nandi County in Kenya’s sprawling Rift Valley region is investing massively in coffee farming
Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge launched a ‘Kahawa na Mama’ programme, which in the first phase 2023-2024 a total of 150,000 certified Batian and Ruiru 11 seedlings were distributed to 900 women in 63 self-help groups, while in the second phase 2024-2025, 500,000 seedlings were given out to 4,000 women across the county.
King of Pop: Michael Jackson’s legacy on trial as amigo is accused of $213m extortion plot
Whether you see Cascio as a desperate opportunist or a whistleblower, one thing is clear: the King of Pop’s story continues to be written, and the courtroom is the latest stage in this dramatic saga.
Value addition: Minister wants investors to package and brand Kenyan export tea locally
The Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe highlighted Kenya’s leadership in global tea production, noting that the country produced 598.47 million kilogrammes in 2024, a 4.95 per cent increase from the previous year, a growth driven by favourable weather, subsidized fertilizer programs, and expanded processing capacity.
Country music singer and business genius Dolly Parton outrages weight loss industry with business venture that melts body fat
Dolly Parton responded with this: “When I started this whole thing back in 2021, it really was just a passion project to see if I could find something to help speed up weight loss and improve health quicker than the stuff currently on the market. On top of that, it was a way for me to give back to my lifelong followers and those suffering with similar weight loss issues like me.”
