A UAE firm unveils plans to invest $150m in Ol Karia geothermal plant to power electric vehicle production
KenGen Commercial Services Manager Kibet Rono, said the company’s reliable and lower power tariffs will shield investors from crippling high cost of energy.
Arrest of Turkana armoury police officer with 1007 bullets in Nairobi sheds light on state link to banditry in Northern Kenya
Prosecutors argue that the recovered bullets were destined for criminal activities, including banditry, murder, and livestock raids in Turkana and neighbouring counties, which continue to face severe security threats.
Zionist: ‘Tel Aviv neighbourhood populated by East African immigrants as is rubbish-filled, dangerous and home to raggedy toothless prostitutes’
At least two people involved in developing the deleted toolkit resigned from Christian Aid, according to internal communications. The spokesperson said the deletion of the toolkit “does not reflect any change in attitude of support for LGBTQ+ staff”.
Doublespeak? ‘Ungodly’ Christian Aid shocks staff with orders not to refer to Israeli atrocities in Gaza as ‘genocide
During their September 18 meeting, several Christian Aid staff stressed the urgency to acknowledge the commission’s findings and proposed an infographic explaining the report’s implications.
Why humanitarian agencies often confide al-Shabab would be a more efficient partner than the Somali government
Despite this apparent governance success, al-Shabaab faces a crucial paradox: legitimacy without popularity. While Somalis may recognise the group’s administrative competence and align with its ideology up to a degree, it appears most do not want to live under al-Shabaab rule.
‘Chemical timebomb’: Covid masks created 4.3 million tonnes of toxic waste
Millions of tonnes of disposable Covid-19 face masks are releasing microplastics, toxic chemicals, dyes and heavy metals into the environment, endangering the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants. The risks could last for decades, according to a study published in Environmental Pollution. Millions of tonnes of waste from disposable...
Community engagement: How Ghana’s strategy has repulsed terror attacks
Terrorists rely on media to amplify fear and publicise their causes. Ghana’s security agencies counter this tactic by actively engaging media houses to report accurately.
How vibrant tourist economy boosts conservation of endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda
At the offices of the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Buhoma, a town outside the park, a group of ranger-guides and porters gathers each morning for the opportunity to earn generous tips from helping tourists navigate the forest.
US, Israel skip world summit on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state
Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, said, describing the event as a “circus.” Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday. France and five other states are expected to also formally do so this week.
Israel’s mass killing of Gaza aid seekers: An irrefutable pattern of escalating atrocity crimes
vAt least 2,957 Palestinians have been killed and 19,866 wounded. Attacks on people seeking aid are war crimes, crimes against humanity, and contribute to ongoing genocide in Gaza, according to legal experts.
