‘In times like this, survival is a shared struggle’: Wajir residents let thirsty and hungry hyena ‘hunt’ for water in human settlements
Residents of Qara in Wajir West encountered an unusual situation when a weak hyena entered the compound of Qara Health Centre at night in search of water. The animal, believed to have come from nearby grazing fields, appeared dehydrated and exhausted. Witnesses said it posed no immediate threat but was...
In a system designed to kill you, invisibility is survival: How silence saved German girl assigned to serve Nazi murders
They settled in Queens. Flora worked multiple jobs – seamstress, whatever she could find – long hours at immigrant wages that barely covered rent. But she had a purpose beyond survival: her son would have the freedom, opportunity and voice stolen from her.
Royalties and compensation expected to be sticking points as Kakamega in western Kenya braces for largest gold mining deal
Idakho South ward MCA Stephen Mukhala stressed that compensation must prioritise the value of the land given the valuable minerals underneath. Others insisted that the best way for compensation for landowners should be land to land otherwise some may consume money and later remain landless.
How in a tiny rented in 1896 in Detroit, US, Henry Ford built the first gasoline-powered car and changed the way the world travels
Seven years later, on June 16, 1903, Ford launched the Ford Motor Company in a small converted carriage factory in Detroit. The company’s first year brought in $37,000 in profit against $28,000 in investment.
Depression ravaging Uganda as mental illness incidence linked to economic struggles hits 70 per cent
Speaking at the launch of the State of Uganda Population Report 2025, Minister for Health Ruth Aceng said the evidence presented is deeply concerning, with cases rising to 843,295 from 494,326.
Kwale sets own source revenue target of $6.5 million in 2026-27 financial year as it rolls out CFSP public hearings
For the 2026/2027 financial year, the county has prioritised agriculture, health, education, infrastructure development particularly water and roads and economic empowerment programmes targeting women, youth and persons living with disabilities.
Kenya targets East African livestock market with launch of $2.33m animal nutrition feed plant
With 35 outlets in Kenya and ambitions to serve regional markets including Uganda and Tanzania, the company positions the Athi River plant as part of a broader effort to establish Kenya as a regional hub for livestock feed production.
How South African teenage girl who spoke English, French, Arabic, Swahili and Kikuyu was instrumental in Britain’s WWII victory over Germany
Over the course of her mission, Pippa Latour sent 135 coded messages. Each one directed RAF precision bombing runs. Each one armed French Resistance cells. Each one brought D-Day closer to success.
Searchlight turns to deep-seated dog-fight ravaging spy agency after reports ‘Burundian refugees demand’ arrest of Kenya opposition leaders
Early last year, a security expert George Musamali warned that the health minister – then charge for defence – was clandestinely ‘importing’ foreign national, who are then ferried Kakuma Refugee Camps through Uganda. Once in the camp, they learn basic Kiswahili and secretly given Kenyan identity cards.
Uganda President Museveni – yet again – launches another 5-year plan to fight corruption
Speaking at the launch in the capital, Kampala, Inspector General of Government Naluzze Aisha Batala said the plan is designed to make a significant contribution to addressing corruption.
