Why May Day outbound Chinese tourists are travelling more to Africa and Europe as consumer confidence peaks

Why May Day outbound Chinese tourists are travelling more to Africa and Europe as consumer confidence peaks

In the Italian city of Florence, Jacopo Vicini, the city’s deputy mayor for economic development and tourism, observed that Chinese visitors seek artisanal crafts and unique luxury experiences.

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Kenya’s largest referral hospital, KNH, builds patient hostel to strengthen child cancer care

Kenya’s largest referral hospital, KNH, builds patient hostel to strengthen child cancer care

Dean of the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences Daniel Ojuka said Paediatric Haemato-Oncology Outpatient Chemotherapy Daycare Centre is a purpose-built, child-friendly facility that allows for the safe delivery of chemotherapy on an outpatient basis.

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World Health Organisation reports seven hantavirus cases and assures public risk low

World Health Organisation reports seven hantavirus cases and assures public risk low

A cluster of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship was reported to the organistion on Saturday.

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Media Council of Kenya Chair: The future of peace and stability we all seek depend on the strength and integrity of our Press

Media Council of Kenya Chair: The future of peace and stability we all seek depend on the strength and integrity of our Press

A free press is the lifeblood of any democratic society. It arms citizens with the information they need to make meaningful decisions, amplifies voices that would otherwise go unheard, and holds institutions to account. Journalists are not merely storytellers.

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Samar Al Halal: When surveillance becomes normal, democracy turns into a show’ and humanity clatters

Samar Al Halal: When surveillance becomes normal, democracy turns into a show’ and humanity clatters

Gaza is the clearest and most dangerous example of where surveillance is heading. Experts described how AI-driven systems there don’t just monitor journalists, they can feed directly into physical targeting by linking location, contacts, and communication patterns.

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State pushes for formalisation of colonial settlements in central Kenya 60 years since independence

State pushes for formalisation of colonial settlements in central Kenya 60 years since independence

The initiative will not only to grant ownership documents but also to improve living conditions of thousands of residents in informal settlements. KISIP II includes upgrading of roads, drainage systems and other essential amenities to transform these areas into planned residential neighbourhoods.

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Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in Atlantic kills three people, three others fall sick  

Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in Atlantic kills three people, three others fall sick  

One patient was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the UN health agency said, and it was working with authorities to evacuate two others with symptoms from the ship.

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Industry leader: China’s zero-tariff policy will enhance Africa’s export confidence, global trade stability

Industry leader: China’s zero-tariff policy will enhance Africa’s export confidence, global trade stability

The initiative comes at a critical time for Africa’s agricultural expansion, particularly for South Africa’s fast-growing citrus sector, he said.

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Archers Post resort to be command centre of 37th edition of Rhino Charge 2026 in Samburu

Archers Post resort to be command centre of 37th edition of Rhino Charge 2026 in Samburu

Set against Samburu’s rugged semi-arid terrain, the 2026 Rhino Charge promises a compelling blend of adventure, innovation, and environmental conservation. The region’s dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage are expected to provide a spectacular backdrop for this year’s event.

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Are Chinese innovations dwarfing American AI? Why dark-money campaign is rewarding influencers to frame foreign AI as a threat

Are Chinese innovations dwarfing American AI? Why dark-money campaign is rewarding influencers to frame foreign AI as a threat

Marketing agencies are pitching influencers deals such as $5,000 per TikTok video to amplify Build American AI’s messaging about how China’s technological rise should be seen as a threat.

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