Kenya launches national marine spills response contingency plan to prop up maritime safety
Representing the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho during the launch, Principal Secretary State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs Aden Millah described the initiative as a “major milestone in safeguarding Kenya’s marine environment and securing the sustainability of the blue economy.
American film and television icon slain by son hours before former US President Obama and wife Michelle were to visit
The former first lady remembered the Reiner’s as “some of the most decent and courageous people.” She also made a pointed comment about the couple not being “deranged” after President Donald Trump blamed their deaths on “Trump derangement syndrome.”
Why uptake of biometric IDs in Africa is sluggish, citizens fear breach of their fundamental rights
The authors conclude that as governments adopt biometric digital ID systems to speed-up identification and service delivery, robust legislation must first be in place to protect citizens’ rights and data privacy.
New Jeffrey Epstein document dumps reveal how the infamous sex offender wined and dined Republicans and Democrats
Most recently, Democrats on the committee published over a dozen photos from a set of 95,000 produced by the estate. The photos showed Epstein with wealthy and powerful men, including presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, as well as sex toys and a pile of condoms with illustrations of Trump on the packaging.
New study finds social media fuels smoking and vaping among children, girls top list of young puffers
Evidence has shown that tobacco companies aggressively use social media, which itself has addictive elements. For instance, researchers reported last year that tobacco giant Philip Morris International systematically promotes its leading heated tobacco product worldwide through social media.
Political storm brews in Britain over Covid-related excess deaths after activists accused UK Health Agency of hiding data
The advocacy group UsForThem requested the data in 2023, through the Freedom of Information Act 2000, asking UKHSA to disclose, for every adult who died between 2021 and 2023, their age at first dose, the dates of each vaccine dose and the date of death.
Seven suspected traffickers charged over ($1.5 million drugs seizure linked to a shipment impounded on stateless vessel
The multi-agency operation involved officers from the Kenya Navy, Kenya Coast Guard Service, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Collateral damage: How mere suspicions led to 12-day Israel-Iran war with US in supporting cast role
The Israeli attacks in June came after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a report accusing Iran of enriching uranium to near weapons grade levels, and one day before the IAEA declared that Iran was not complying with its nuclear safeguards obligations.
US Congress explores possibilities of compelling spy agencies to declassify evidence on origins of Covid
Tucked deep inside the sprawling National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026 is language that requires the director of National Intelligence to conduct a declassification review with the heads of federal intelligence agencies of information about those who funded coronavirus research and what’s known about risky “gain-of-function” work performed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Kenya launches ‘Jamhuri Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Week’ to power wobbly economy
Rebecca Miano appreciated Nairobi’s role in hosting the event, describing the capital as Kenya’s political, economic and tourism centre and the gateway to Magical Kenya.
