Free slave hunts old masters-1: Why Isaiah Cole returned to Georgia with vengeance to hunt down slave owners who killed his Mama

Free slave hunts old masters-1: Why Isaiah Cole returned to Georgia with vengeance to hunt down slave owners who killed his Mama

Isaiah walked with the measured pace of a man conserving strength for a longer journey. Each step stirred dust that settled on his worn boots. Union issued, like the coat, three miles to the Bowmont plantation. Three miles closer to the first name on his list. The land around him bore the marks of war and neglect.

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Rights groups raise constitutional and environmental safety concerns over Siaya Nuclear Plant, warn of imminent protests

Rights groups raise constitutional and environmental safety concerns over Siaya Nuclear Plant, warn of imminent protests

Environmental concerns also featured prominently, with the group citing a review by the Netherlands Commission on Environmental Assessment, which reportedly found gaps in the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment conducted by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).

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Kenya’s telecom sector switches from subscriber expansion to digital service consumption

Kenya’s telecom sector switches from subscriber expansion to digital service consumption

The CA_Kenya report shows that Airtel Kenya continued to gain traction, with the market share of its Airtel Money service rising from 10.3 per cent in the first quarter to 11.0 per cent in the second quarter.

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Livestock thrives in Kiambu turn to spraying farmers with sedatives during ‘silent raids’

Livestock thrives in Kiambu turn to spraying farmers with sedatives during ‘silent raids’

According to NPS officers, the move was informed by concerns raised during the “Jukwaa la Usalama” Kiambu Chapter, a public security forum where residents called for a more coordinated response.

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Dairy industry in Vihiga County set for better days with launch of Wema Dairy in Mbale town

Dairy industry in Vihiga County set for better days with launch of Wema Dairy in Mbale town

Dr Darlington Kadenge welcomed the establishment of Wema Dairy Cooperative Society, terming it a timely intervention that will provide a ready market for milk and promote value addition.

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Middle East war poses threat to African economies still smarting from Covid impacts – AU, partners warn

Middle East war poses threat to African economies still smarting from Covid impacts – AU, partners warn

The African Union (AU) and its partners have warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses a “serious risk” to African economies. In a joint policy brief issued on Saturday, the AU, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Development Bank and the UN Development Programme (UNDP)...

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Month into Middle East conflict, rallies against US-Israeli war on Iran attract 8 million worldwide

Month into Middle East conflict, rallies against US-Israeli war on Iran attract 8 million worldwide

Rallies against the US-Israeli war on Iran swept numerous cities across the world over the weekend, with an estimated eight million people turning out for over 3,300 protest events. In the United States alone, thousands of demonstrations were held on Saturday in major US cities, including Washington, New York, Los...

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Australian states of Victoria, Tasmania announce free public transport amid rising fuel prices

Australian states of Victoria, Tasmania announce free public transport amid rising fuel prices

According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP), the national average price for regular unleaded fuel hit a record-high of 2.38 Australian dollars ($1.6) per litre in the week ending March 22, marking an increase of 27 per cent since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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State warns motorists Ahero Bridge in Kisumu is a deathtrap following torrential rains

State warns motorists Ahero Bridge in Kisumu is a deathtrap following torrential rains

Relentless rainfall in the highlands has caused River Nyando to swell, overflowing onto the roadway above the critical bridge and adjacent land at Ahero market in Nyando Sub-County.

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Kenya’s environment minister wants Africa to strengthen value chains to bolster earnings for farmers

Kenya’s environment minister wants Africa to strengthen value chains to bolster earnings for farmers

The session, themed ‘Strengthening Africa’s Commodity Value Chains: From Production to Global Market Leadership’, brought together policymakers, development partners and private sector players to explore ways of improving productivity, sustainability and market access.

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