Investment in Lake Victoria Basin at risk as Kisumu becomes explosion point of hooliganism
Kisumu, positioned as a gateway to the Lake Region Economic Bloc and an emerging destination for regional and international conferences, they said, risks losing investor confidence if the situation is not urgently addressed.
Europe turns to Algeria as a stable gas partner in wake of Strait of Hormuz uncertainty
Algerian economic expert Mourad Kouachi said Europe’s growing reliance on Algerian gas is “not temporary, but part of a lasting strategy driven by supply security concerns, especially as tensions around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz continue.”
Chinese President Jinping joins push for Middle East peace and stability with four-point proposal
It is imperative to promote the building of a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region, he noted.
Catching them young: Nakuru Children Assembly set for polls as Kenyan youth undergo electoral politics baptism
The exercise will involve the election of children who will exercise their civic duties in Kenya by electing their peers aged 17 years and below to represent them at the national levels.
State mum as seafarers union raises red flag over abuse of Kenyan workers in high seas that includes unpaid wages, illegal detention
However, despite these efforts, SUK Secretary General Atie Ramadhan says many seafarers remain trapped in poverty, facing exploitation and earning below standard wages.
Land grabbing suspected as controversy over property owned by school in Ksauni constituency sucks in local MP
Speaking to the press, Richard Majimbo, a resident, said the estate, which houses more than 10,000 people, was developed without sufficient space for public utilities.
US-Iran end Islamabad talks without agreement on ‘Tehran not to develop nuclear weapons’
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency also reported on Sunday that negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad concluded without an outcome, as the US “excessive demands” hindered a common framework and agreement.
Tuju blasts Shanta Gold for secretly coveting Siaya minerals as Kakamega governor is branded President Ruto ‘stooge’ in Bushiangala gold rift
Tuju’s allegations add to suspicions in Kakamega in that senior national government officials, including President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretary for Mining Hassan Joho, and Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai are scheming to oust locals from the Ksh683.04 billion ($5.28 billion) gold discovered in Ikolomani by Shanta Gold Mining, a company that claims British background.
Sticking points for US-Iran talks: ‘Chances of renewed tensions outweigh prospects for a real diplomatic breakthrough’
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Iran to stop the tolling. A day earlier, he told ABC News that he is considering a “joint venture” with Iran to charge fees for crossing the Strait, and wrote on social media that “big money” could be made by the United States “helping with the traffic build-up in the Strait of Hormuz.”
South Sudan launches $40 million livestock and fisheries programme to boost food security
The project to be implemented by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation will benefit approximately 166,000 households, reaching nearly 1.2 million people in seven counties.
