Dirty 12: NGOs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda call for strong policies eradicate hazardous pesticides from food systems
At the regional level, member states have been urged to adhere to EAC Guidelines on Data Requirements for the Registration of Conventional Chemical Pesticides Used in Agriculture and Forestry adopted during the 38th Extra-Ordinary Council of Ministers on January 30 2019.
Landmark policy brief and factsheet reveals how e-waste crisis devastates communities in Kenya, Ghana
According to the policy brief, 61 per cent of respondents reported health issues from handling e-waste, with 47.2 per cent reporting respiratory complications and 35.3 per cent reporting skin damage or infections.
Middle East war poses threat to construction industry in Kenya after disrupting world freight operations
The concerns were aired during the Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) annual convention held in Naivasha, where the high cost of electricity, the proliferation of counterfeit goods, and the prevalence of unqualified practitioners were identified as the principal challenges confronting the industry.
Mediocrity slur: ODM faction leader Edwin Sifuna is making some necessary noise but words have a way of turning truth on its head
In a beauty contest, it’s the ugly spots of the opponent that score points for you. In the Oburu’s faction’s thinking, “mediocrity” is not just a distortion of reality but an insult to a leader. The debate and the ensuing criticism of Sifuna’s “ugly” word provokes reflections on the power of words and small things that sometimes lead to disproportionate and unintended impact.
Pension schemes divest from property portfolios, eye investment in questionable Infrastructure Fund
TPS Administrator and Trust Secretary Peter Rotich said during a members’ education forum in Mombasa that the scheme had received approval from National Treasury to dispose of the properties following declining returns.
Kenya eyes booming world meat market as it steps up livestock disease detection, treatment
Following the workshop, a report and a roadmap outlining key actions, partnerships and investment opportunities will be produced. By improving access to reliable disease testing, these efforts aim to keep animals healthy, strengthen farmer livelihoods, and better protect Kenya against future outbreaks that could affect both animals and humans.
Kenya comes up with livestock identification and traceability law to curb cattle rustling, enhance world markets access
The digital livestock identification and traceability system is expected to help curb theft, monitor health and improve food safety. Using RFID tags, it tracks animal movements and links ownership, aimed at enhancing local and international trade.
Trump signs order to create voter eligibility lists, reshape mail-in voting and expand federal involvement
Legal experts and election officials said the order is likely unconstitutional, as the US Constitution grants states primary authority over administering elections while Congress sets certain federal rules.
Quick and dirty: How Big Pharma bribe doctors and pharmacists with shopping trips, sightseeing tours and family travel or choice wine treats
Some companies held “medical roundtables” and paid healthcare providers honoraria, sometimes routing funds through third-party journals (labelled as advertising) that were then funnelled to attendees or speakers. Because the events were billed as external meetings, they often bypassed internal compliance or due diligence controls.
Investigations show Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson paid $12.6 million in bribes to win drug approvals, government contracts
Johnson & Johnson voluntarily disclosed some of the violations and conducted an internal investigation. Without admitting or denying the allegations, the company agreed to pay more than $48 million to settle the case and $21.4 million to resolve parallel DOJ criminal charges, SEC records show.
