Solid gold-2: How slavery created a system of whips, forced labour, destruction of families, denial of parenthood and love as a secret to hide, code and deny
Samuel continued his work as a blacksmith. He was essential to the plantation now. His skills had expanded beyond horseshoes and hinges. He repaired the cotton gin when it broke down. He built a new irrigation system for the rice fields. He designed tools that made the work more efficient.
Elellanena paid him nothing for this. Of course, slaves could not be paid, but she found ways to improve his conditions: better food, a larger cabin, medical care when he was injured.
Kenya: Row between Senate and Council of Governors deepens as regional supremoes demand rescindment of arrest threats
Abdullahi announced that as many as 43 out of the 47 governors had earlier signed a memorandum raising concerns about alleged extortion, harassment, intimidation and embarrassment during appearances before Senate committees.
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.
East African C community IA conference in Kigali calls for responsible development, regional collaboration
Speaking at the conference, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, deputy secretary general for Infrastructure, productive, social and political sectors at the EAC, emphasised the transformative potential of AI for the region.
Kenya weighs drought-tolerant trees option to diversify forestry systems in arid and semi-arid lands
Project Formulation Advisor at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tae Ose highlighted Japan’s long-standing technical cooperation with Kenya’s forestry sector, particularly through the SFS-CORECC project.
Letter from Middle East: You’ll never realise the risks you are always exposed to until war comes to your doorstep
As the day went on, the sounds of interceptions rang out sporadically. News reports said fragments from intercepted missiles and drones had landed near the Palm Jumeirah, causing fires close to well-known landmarks.
Egerton University’s Kilimo Trust in Nakuru launches Regional Agricultural Centre of Excellence in Eastern Africa
Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock in National Assembly John Kanyuithia Mutunga hailed the unveiling of the facility stating that it will scale up agricultural technologies and innovations developed at the university for market readiness.
Report: Fragile media ecosystems undermine already stretched health systems across Africa
The report concludes with a call to action by governments, donors, media organisations and the private sector: invest in health journalism or risk weakening public health outcomes. Recommendations include funding newsroom capacity, improving access to reliable data, supporting specialised training and fostering stronger partnerships between journalists and health experts. For Mbori, collaboration is key.
US-Israeli war with Iran spells havoc with no end in sight, could suck in Arab-cum-Muslim world
The conflict has resulted in heavy casualties, with Iranian deaths estimated at over 1,900 and more than 24,800 injured, including the confirmed deaths of then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, top security official Ali Larijani, and Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib.
Jaramogi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu delivers baby who developed outside uterus inside mother’s abdominal cavity
Lead gynaecologist Gabriel Eliazaro said the condition poses significant risks to both mother and child, including severe internal bleeding.
