How desire to attend her grandchildren’s weddings drove 75-year-old granny to medical camp that restored her and others’ eyesight
Ayanae Apukae, a 75-year-old grandmother, arrived at the Lokori Eye Medical Camp totally blind in one eye and partially in the other, walking behind her granddaughter, who was leading her. She was filled with mixed emotions – fear and hope. Fear because the myth in her village is that surgery...
UN warns civilian casualties and severe constraints on aid operations worsening crisis in Lebanon, Gaza and West Bank
UN peacekeepers along the Blue Line, known as UNIFIL, describe the situation as bleak and concerning. UNIFIL said the Israel Defence Forces have expanded their incursion westward, with tanks and clashes reported in Sector West, roughly 12 km north of the Blue Line.
Kenya to use 2025 national wildlife census data to protect wildlife, now under threat from expanding human settlements
WRTI Director Patrick Omondi stated that the institute is now disseminating the census findings to all 47 counties, equipping them with actionable spatial information to guide land-use planning and conservation policy.
Kenya unveils ambitious $38 billion asset portfolio to streamline state corporations, regulate asset management
Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Debt and Privatisation Committee chaired by Shurie Abdi Omar, Mr Odede detailed sweeping measures that will enhance transparency, eliminate inefficiencies and improve returns on public assets.
Middle East war puts pressure on foreign exchange reserves in Africa as inflation risks soar
The impact of rising energy prices is increasingly evident at the macroeconomic level. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that if tensions in the Middle East persist, South Africa’s inflation rate could climb above 5 percent. Fuel shortages are also posing a growing challenge to the continent’s food security.
Pentagon accused of hiding US losses as casualty count in war with Iran hits 13,000; US soldiers flee bases in the Gulf to hide in hotels and offices
US Central Command or CENTCOM, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, appears to be engaged in what a defence official called a “casualty cover-up,” offering The Intercept low-ball and outdated figures and failing to provide clarifications on military deaths and injuries.
David’s Sling: Israel’s capacity to land hammer blow in Middle East multiple wars wanes as missile stockpile thins out
In the following years, according to the Israeli military, the country has faced threats on “seven fronts” – from Palestinian factions in Gaza and the West Bank, armed groups in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, Houthi forces in Yemen, and its arch foe Iran.
Kenya considers amending its outdated gambling laws as the industry comes scrutiny for flouting regulations
Speaking to the media, Gambling Regulatory Authority Director General Peter Karimi said the consultations, which took place from March 31-April 1, mark a critical constitutional process in developing a robust legal framework to govern the sector, which plays a significant role in Kenya’s economy.
UK House of Lords lawmaker pushes for tougher laws to keep AI chatbots from exploiting children
Kidron discussed her proposal to tighten online safety laws around AI chatbots – and to crack down on the people and companies that deploy them irresponsibly – in advance of a parliamentary debate.
Farmers in Homa Bay County diversify into beekeeping as LBDA and Hive Ltd roll out honey project
LBDA Managing Director Wyclife Ochiaga said the authority will spearhead the initiative by coordinating partners, providing infrastructure and ensuring farmers have access to reliable markets.
