Sic Donec: New book dispels myth about Lord Egerton, tracks evolution of Egerton University from farm school to Kenya’s oldest institution of higher education
When approached for his donation of his Ngongongeri Farm, which had been seen as appropriate for the project, Lord Egerton readily obliged, giving 500 acres straight away. He gave no conditions to this donation but only asked that should the project not be accomplished; the land should be handed back to him “free of any legal or other charges.”
AI pushes out breathalysers: Australian researchers develop technology that detects drunk and dangerous drivers
Using 3D facial analysis, researchers are able to detect three major causes of road accidents simultaneously: blood alcohol concentration, fatigue and expressions such as anger, said a statement from Australia’s Edith Cowan University (ECU) on Wednesday.
US grapples with ‘massive epidemic of vaccine injury’, experts want childhood vaccine schedule ‘eliminated’
The event’s strong showing signals that “the medical coercion paradigm that enforces mass vaccination is falling apart,” she said. “Whether the powers that be recognise it or not, we thankfully are coming to the end of the era of forced medicine.”
Understanding Iran’s new Ayatollah Mojtaba: ‘It’s humiliation for US to kill an 86-year-old man only to have him replaced by his hard-line son’
Mojtaba Khamenei has spent years building influence within Iran’s political and security apparatus. Palestinian political analyst Abdul Qader Hammad of Al-Aqsa University in Gaza noted his close ties to the IRGC, which bolster his credibility and make it possible to secure support from hard-line factions.
China reconfigures its technology around exports, investment and consumption as pistons of its economic engine
The country is now poised to place big bets on technology. In late February, Beijing’s Haidian District – known as China’s Silicon Valley – pledged over 9 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) for industrial innovation this year. Leading AI model firm Zhipu AI and chip designer Moore Threads have been early bets for the district government – prime examples of China’s strategy to back up hard tech for the long haul.
Sovereignty surrender: Kenya food security at risk as President Ruto lifts ban on GMOs, plans to privatise Kenya Seed Company
Neither UNHCR nor WFP ever made this commitment and refugees were not ready to stand up in their own defence.
World oil prices soar in wake of market turmoil triggered by economic fallout of US-Israel strikes on Iran
Despite efforts by other nations to boost supply, analysts predict that the oil market will continue facing significant shortages, with geopolitical risk premiums expected to stay elevated. This surge in oil prices adds further strain to a struggling global economy. Surging oil prices have triggered turbulence across global financial markets, sending major stock indices into sharp decline.
Bicycles enhance community health outreach in Tharaka Nithi in central Kenya
Health officials say the bicycles are proving to be a simple but effective intervention that enhances mobility, strengthens community health outreach and improves access to essential health services in remote areas of Tharaka Nithi County.
Poisoned for decades via food and drugs, Americans are battling Big Pharma and Big Ag that are spending billions to demonise MAHA
MAHA was born by frustrated moms who witnessed rising chronic illness in their children. Its supporters argue that pesticides, plastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), vaccines and ultra-processed foods contribute to declining public health.
How fashionista transitioned from UN employment to fashion, now building design empire beyond Kenya
Addressing potential Nigerian, Kenyan and international investors, Nwugu highlights the ease of doing business in East Africa’s largest economy, attributing her success to Kenya’s strong middle class and transparent regulatory framework, which has also allowed her business to expand into neighbouring countries.
