Truth about Ebola centres in Kakamega: Rich scent of gold and coltan is egging US to set up shop in Kenya

Truth about Ebola centres in Kakamega: Rich scent of gold and coltan is egging US to set up shop in Kenya

The quarantine facilities are a red herring. Americans are setting up ‘gestation camps’ for resource exploitation in Kenya.

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City Hall or Seedy Hell? Nairobi Governor Sakaja under scrutiny for alleged protection of woman viewed as sacred cow

City Hall or Seedy Hell? Nairobi Governor Sakaja under scrutiny for alleged protection of woman viewed as sacred cow

The suspension of Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo following investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been widely viewed as a bold step in the fight against graft.

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President Trump says US and Iran are discussing how to jointly dig out Iran’s nuclear material

President Trump says US and Iran are discussing how to jointly dig out Iran’s nuclear material

Despite recent strikes in the region, he said that the US-Iran ceasefire taking effect in early April remains in place, suggesting that it is possible an interim deal could be reached “over the weekend” as the ongoing talks are advancing.

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How Middle East turmoil has global economy and in turn reshaping lifestyle in central Kenya

How Middle East turmoil has global economy and in turn reshaping lifestyle in central Kenya

For many Kenyans, salaries and daily earnings have remained the stagnant while expenses continue to skyrocket leading to severe financial struggles.

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Seaweed farmers along Kenyan coast of the Indian Ocean battle distance, poverty and climate change to restore marine ecosystems

Seaweed farmers along Kenyan coast of the Indian Ocean battle distance, poverty and climate change to restore marine ecosystems

Jimbo Youth Group says mangrove restoration has already transformed local communities. The group, which began conserving mangroves in 2004, says carbon financing projects have generated millions of shillings used to renovate schools, madrassas and community facilities across Vanga, Jimbo and Kiwegu villages.

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As Kenya marked 63rd Independence Day, Mau Mau descendants renewed push for reparations

As Kenya marked 63rd Independence Day, Mau Mau descendants renewed push for reparations

Daniel Kamau revealed that during a recent African Union (AU) meeting he attended, more than 50 ambassadors acknowledged the suffering endured by Africans under British colonial rule.

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Senator says corruption in Kenya has hit ‘emergency’ level, wants President Ruto to crack whip to save economy

Senator says corruption in Kenya has hit ‘emergency’ level, wants President Ruto to crack whip to save economy

Speaking in Homa Bay, Mr Kajwang’ said Kenya losses approximately Ksh900 billion every year to corruption, which he noted is equivalent to a third of the national budget. He raised alarm over the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which he said more than half of it is stolen.

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UAE, which like Kenya is said to be backing RSF, now accused of training Colombian mercenaries to fight in Sudan war

UAE, which like Kenya is said to be backing RSF, now accused of training Colombian mercenaries to fight in Sudan war

Human Rights Watch said it verified videos showing mercenaries, apparently Colombian, fighting alongside the RSF when it captured the Darfur city of el-Fasher in October in an offensive the UN-commissioned experts said bore “the hallmarks of genocide.” At least 6,000 people were killed in three days, according to the UN.

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End of Middle East war imminent as Iran announces ‘conclusion reached on major issues’ with US

End of Middle East war imminent as Iran announces ‘conclusion reached on major issues’ with US

On a recent EU decision to impose sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities involved in Iran’s actions and policies regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei warned that any hostile action would definitely trigger Tehran’s response.

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China-Africa ‘skills supermarket’ gains traction with trilateral collaboration deal with Mt Kenya University

China-Africa ‘skills supermarket’ gains traction with trilateral collaboration deal with Mt Kenya University

MKU Vice-Chancellor Deogratius Jaganyi reaffirmed the university’s commitment to industry-academia partnerships as catalysts for national and continental development.

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