Covid vaccines cause cancer: Study finds sobering reality that nearly 70 per cent of world population was injected with carcinogenic drugs

Covid vaccines cause cancer: Study finds sobering reality that nearly 70 per cent of world population was injected with carcinogenic drugs

The study’s authors did not elaborate on possible mechanisms contained within the Covid-19 vaccines that might result in a higher cancer risk. Baker said the “significantly increased hazard ratios for six different cancer types suggests to me a possible immune system impairment contributing to the increased risk. It’s frightening, because the risk is not limited to any one type of cancer that might be screened against.”

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Textile exporters to US plan massive job cuts in Kenya and rest of Africa as AGOA runs full course

Textile exporters to US plan massive job cuts in Kenya and rest of Africa as AGOA runs full course

A key example of the deal’s impact can be found in Kenya, where it has allowed the country’s textile and apparel sector – makers of jeans, for instance – to effectively compete with Asian exporters such as in Bangladesh and Vietnam.

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Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot   

Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot   

Fintech Alliance of Kenya Chair Ali Hussein raised concerns regarding the protection of borrowers’ data that has been exploited by unscrupulous players in the sector. Hussein also addressed the importance of promoting borrowers’ financial wellness after reports of high levels of indebtedness caused by access to multiple loan facilities.

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Kenyan banks loans to MSMEs cross $1.2 billion annual target by $23.2 million

Kenyan banks loans to MSMEs cross $1.2 billion annual target by $23.2 million

The launch of the report also coincided with KBA unveiling of the Centre for Sustainable Finance and Enterprise Development (CSFED). The centre is expected to rally banks to develop interventions that advance sustainable value for society and the environment.

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Scientists scale up research on indigenous African livestock to improve output, food security and climate resilience

Scientists scale up research on indigenous African livestock to improve output, food security and climate resilience

ILRI Director General Appolinaire Djikeng said that the initiative would include measuring methane from 3,000 cows and production traits in five African countries using advanced laser detectors, and mobile apps, linked to existing data on 9,000 cows.

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Evolution of writing: Why was ‘J’ the last letter added to the alphabet?

Evolution of writing: Why was ‘J’ the last letter added to the alphabet?

Following Trissino’s advocacy, the use of “J” spread gradually among scholars and printers throughout Europe. By the 17th century, the letter was universally recognised in the English language and was officially documented as distinct from “I” in a publication from 1633, solidifying its place in the alphabet.

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Value addition: Minister wants investors to package and brand Kenyan export tea locally

Value addition: Minister wants investors to package and brand Kenyan export tea locally

The Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe highlighted Kenya’s leadership in global tea production, noting that the country produced 598.47 million kilogrammes in 2024, a 4.95 per cent increase from the previous year, a growth driven by favourable weather, subsidized fertilizer programs, and expanded processing capacity.

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Abuse victims detail how Trump was cosy with America’s notorious rapist Jeffrey Epstein but White House dismisses them as ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

Abuse victims detail how Trump was cosy with America’s notorious rapist Jeffrey Epstein but White House dismisses them as ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

During the press conference, Trump was meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office. Following their meeting, a reporter asked the president if “friends” or “donors” were being protected by not releasing the full Epstein files. He brushed off the question, doubling back on a previous claim that the documents are a “Democrat hoax that never ends.”

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As sugarcane farmers in western Kenya dump the ‘poor man’s crop’, counterparts in Rift Valley are embracing the ‘lazy man’s crop’

As sugarcane farmers in western Kenya dump the ‘poor man’s crop’, counterparts in Rift Valley are embracing the ‘lazy man’s crop’

The construction of a new factory means that up to 10,000 additional acres of land will be put under the crop to meet the raw materials requirement for the miller to operate optimally. Consequently, a substantial number of farmers are shifting from growing maize to sugarcane, attracted by the profitability and ready market.

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Trump is weaker than he looks as he only bullies weak entities like EU or Africa, not bulwarks like China, India or Russia

Trump is weaker than he looks as he only bullies weak entities like EU or Africa, not bulwarks like China, India or Russia

Equally, Trump’s victory in jacking up tariffs on imports may push up prices and knock employment. So far, the negative impact is mild. But only 37 per cent of Americans approve of his handling of the economy, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling, something that was his strong suit during his first term in the White House.

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