Human trafficking and cybercrime: Police in Ghana rescue 57 Nigerians aged 18-26 in crackdown on sextortion scams
The police retrieved 77 laptops, 38 mobile phones, two vehicles, three television sets, and other internet-enabled devices from the building. The suspects allegedly lured their victims by promising them lucrative jobs and other opportunities in Ghana.
US hits Russia oil companies with sanctions as Moscow as Moscow holds nuclear drills
The United States hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms. The new sanctions were unveiled one day after plans for a summit between...
Study reveals delayed adoption of advanced crops varieties cost Kenya $158 million
The study, however, says that while advanced crop varieties offer powerful tools to address critical challenges such as pests and diseases, they are just a part of a broader solution for Kenya’s agricultural ecosystem and not a silver bullet but a vital component alongside good agronomic practices, access to markets, and supportive policies to achieve comprehensive food security and farmer prosperity.
Big profits, big pollution: study finds top-earning companies release the most toxic waste
A 1986 federal law requires companies that are in certain industries employ more than 10 people, and make, use or process significant amounts of certain toxic or dangerous chemicals to tell the government where those chemicals go after the company is done with them.
Men sperm count crisis: Scientists find 50 per cent drop in sperm quality linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy, obesity and poor diet
What’s driving this downward spiral? Scientists may not agree on a single cause, but the evidence consistently points to a cluster of culprits: maternal smoking during pregnancy; obesity and poor diet; heavy metal exposure; and the relentless rise of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors.
Bereft of financial support, ingenious students in Kenyan universities develop coping mechanisms to overcome odds
Under the new funding model introduced in May 2024, students are now expected to seek scholarships, loans, and household contributions, with allocations based on financial need – ranging from 30 to 70 per cent. However, not all students benefit equally. While some find the model manageable, those from low-income backgrounds continue to face hardship due to limited family support.
Kenya’s taxman introduces station-less PIN service delivery to improve taxpayer convenience
To further expand access, KRA is rolling out an agent model, like those used by banks and mobile service providers, to reach rural and underserved areas. The authority plans to recruit 10,000 agents this year to offer basic services such as registration, tax filing, and payments.
Kenyan university produces third best computing student in the world after outshining 80,000 others in Singapore Quant finals
Before reaching Quant final, he outshone over 9,000 contestants in Kenya to secure the spot among top 12 national finalists. The competition brought together brilliant minds from across the country and being named the best was more than an achievement and a confidence booster.
Garbage science: ‘Claims Covid vaccines saved millions lends credence to fears that peer review is corrupted’
In their paper, Rancourt and Hickey examined the counterfactual models and the claims those models made about deaths averted over time. They discovered that the models display large peaks in lives saved immediately after the vaccine and booster rollouts.
Visa barriers set for ouster after African trade bloc Comesa launches digital payments system
The initiative seeks to assist medium, small and micro enterprises, who account for 80 per cent of business and 60 per cent of employment in member states, but have to deal with “cumbersome, insecure and expensive” cross-border payments systems, he said.
