Kenyan youth demand increased taxation of world’s super-rich, polluting oil giants for climate justice

Kenyan youth demand increased taxation of world’s super-rich, polluting oil giants for climate justice

The UNTC’s third round of negotiations (INC-3) in Nairobi, from 10-19 November 2025, coincides with COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where countries are debating how to bridge the 1.5°C ambition gap, ending forest destruction and who picks up the tab for international climate finance.

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Striking Postal Corporation of Kenya workers adamant they will not call off industrial action until their salary arrears are settled

Striking Postal Corporation of Kenya workers adamant they will not call off industrial action until their salary arrears are settled

The Communication Workers Union notified relevant authorities, including the Postmaster General, the Board of Directors, the Federation of Kenya Employers, and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions about its concerns, signalling its readiness to engage stakeholders to find a lasting solution.

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Lack of ‘enough Republican votes’ forces Trump nominee to top job to pull out for claiming to have ‘Nazi streak’

Lack of ‘enough Republican votes’ forces Trump nominee to top job to pull out for claiming to have ‘Nazi streak’

Ingrassia also denounced the Martin Luther King Jr holiday in private text messages, according to a report in Politico.

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‘Prolife’ champions launch ‘freedom from suicide’ and mental health campaign as Nyeri in central Kenya records 100 cases in ten months

‘Prolife’ champions launch ‘freedom from suicide’ and mental health campaign as Nyeri in central Kenya records 100 cases in ten months

Ochako also raised alarm over an increase in stock theft in the county, which he blamed on laxity in community policing. He said there was a need for partnership between security agents and members of the public in addressing security concerns and directed local administrators to enhance grassroots mobilisation in order to identify suspected criminal elements.

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Graft premier league: Kenyan court orders former governors Evans Kidero and Jack Raguma off Lake Victoria riparian land

Graft premier league: Kenyan court orders former governors Evans Kidero and Jack Raguma off Lake Victoria riparian land

The accused denied any wrongdoing in the development of the said properties and declared that the plaintiff was a busybody who was out to advance narrow self-interests under the guise of public interest and that as citizens of Kenya, they had the right to own and develop property as envisaged under Article 40 of the Constitution, subject to obtaining all the relevant approvals.

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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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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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