United Nations, National Treasury step up efforts to improve Kenya’s sovereign credit rating
Africatalyst Bureau Chief for East and Southern Africa Pratik Patel noted that negative credit ratings significantly affect a country’s ability to access affordable financing in international markets.
How can we infect humans with a bat coronavirus? New evidence suggests Covid was a pre-conceived ‘weapon of mass destruction’
Researchers proposed modifying viral spike proteins – the part that latches onto host cells – to test whether bat viruses could bind more tightly to human receptors. They also explored changes to the viruses’ cleavage sites, molecular switches that allow them to unlock and enter cells more efficiently.
‘Godfather of vaccines’ tries to defend himself eight years later but can’t reset truths
Despite his best efforts, he was not able to put the truths he was forced to admit in that deposition back in the bottle; nor have his efforts succeeded in bullying everyone into injecting without thinking.
Iranian ambassador to Kenya blasts ‘United States of America and the Zionist regime of Israel’ for ‘cowardly aggression’
The ambassador revealed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was reportedly targeted during the strike
Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran ‘much easier now’ after assassination Khamenei
US President Donald Trump has said that a diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible and is “much easier now” following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “Much easier now than it was a day ago, obviously,” Trump said in a phone...
‘Dr Mike’ emerges as new anti-misinformation social media sensation and pro-vaccine doctors are liking it
Faust lamented the idea that Offit would ever have to feel he had to defend himself, because his work is so important – even if his mode of engagement is less likely to reach those who disagree with him.
US rules out ‘sunset provision’ in nuclear talks with Iran as latter warns Washington against military build in Middle East
US Special Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, a billionaire real estate developer and friend of US President Donald Trump, arrived for the talks. However, tensions between the United States and Iran date back decades, and a single round of talks cannot address all the concerns.
Mitishamba: Indigenous herbal medicine inches ever closer to mainstream healthcare system in East Africa
Kenya’s minister for health commended partner states for developing policies, legal frameworks and strategic initiatives to guide safe and effective TCIM practice, stressing that regional cooperation through shared experiences and best practices will accelerate progress and address existing regulatory gaps.
UN Security Council raises concerns over ongoing violence in Sudan’s Kordofan, Darfur states
Council members welcomed the agreement on a humanitarian truce, which should lead to an immediate ceasefire, de-escalate the situation, mitigate regional impacts and support an inclusive, civilian-led transitional period to realize the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a peaceful, stable and prosperous future in accordance with the principles of national ownership.
State turns attention to Mau Forest as Kenya ramps up efforts to restore East Africa’s largest water tower
The Mau Forest Complex spans Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet and Narok counties, with blocks in Molo, Njoro, Kuresoi North and Kuresoi South in Nakuru County. Of its 22 blocks, most are under the Kenya Forest Service, while the Maasai Mau block is managed jointly with local communities.
