Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku pushes for stronger bargaining power for Mt Kenya East in national government

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku pushes for stronger bargaining power for Mt Kenya East in national government

Ruku said the region had for many years lagged behind in infrastructure and other development indicators, citing what he described as disparities in road infrastructure, electricity connectivity and appointments to senior public offices between Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West.

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Why anti-abortion agenda is gaining momentum in Africa as draft calling for rejection of sexual and reproductive health rights is finalised

Why anti-abortion agenda is gaining momentum in Africa as draft calling for rejection of sexual and reproductive health rights is finalised

Last year, anti-abortion Christian groups from the US, Europe and Africa and high-ranking Kenyan officials gathered in Nairobi for a conference on “Promoting and Protecting Family Values in Challenging Times.”

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How US movement that ‘exports family values’ to Africa indirectly gives rise to illicit and unsafe abortion on the continent

How US movement that ‘exports family values’ to Africa indirectly gives rise to illicit and unsafe abortion on the continent

The expanded restrictions build on the anti-abortion advocacy work carried out by conservative US non-profits abroad – especially in Africa, where healthcare is highly dependent on foreign aid. The region has the world’s highest estimated proportion of unsafe abortions and highest maternal mortality rates – including the highest number of maternal deaths per 100,000 abortions.

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Why US-Israel war with Iran is a boon to Iraq: Oil majors say it is ‘fantastic potential from a resource perspective’

Why US-Israel war with Iran is a boon to Iraq: Oil majors say it is ‘fantastic potential from a resource perspective’

Jake Spiering, a Chevron president of corporate business development, told the Chamber event that his company will be investing in a pipeline to avoid the Strait of Hormuz and create another export route out of Iraq. Such a ‌pipeline could ⁠transport Iraqi oil to the west coast of Syria which is on the Mediterranean Sea.

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US, Iran destroy infrastructure in Middle East as possibilities of war the escalating and sucking in more countries start to show

US, Iran destroy infrastructure in Middle East as possibilities of war the escalating and sucking in more countries start to show

Washington and Tehran have been testing the limits of escalation since their ceasefire agreement collapsed last week, raising the prospect of a return to all-out war.

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Contempt of court: US, Kenyan government defy court orders and quarantine seven Americans from Ebola epicentre in Congo in Laikipia

Contempt of court: US, Kenyan government defy court orders and quarantine seven Americans from Ebola epicentre in Congo in Laikipia

Kenyan health ministry officials did not immediately respond to calls or requests for comment on the move. A senior ‌Kenyan foreign ⁠ministry official said they had no information on it.

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State disburses Ksh275 million to hunger-stricken 20,410 families in Marsabit County in northern Kenya

State disburses Ksh275 million to hunger-stricken 20,410 families in Marsabit County in northern Kenya

Vulnerable households listed under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) in Marsabit County will continue to receive their stipends without interruptions as the government strives to safeguard their self-worth. The kitty administered through the national drought management authority (NDMA) consists of 20,410 eligible households that will receive Ksh275.5 million. County...

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How ‘cross-disciplinarity’ training in practical skills in Kenya churns out workforce with certified competencies  

How ‘cross-disciplinarity’ training in practical skills in Kenya churns out workforce with certified competencies  

According to a statement from the Affordable Housing Programme, University Statistics Report 2024/2025 shows that degree enrolment reached 628,541 students in 2024, reflecting one of the country’s major educational achievements.

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Kenya intensifies fight against cancer with launch of ethics committee to oversee prevention, treatment and control

Kenya intensifies fight against cancer with launch of ethics committee to oversee prevention, treatment and control

Duale challenged the institute to position Kenya as a regional centre of excellence in cancer research and clinical trials, saying the newly accredited ethics committee would provide the oversight needed to support quality research while attracting international collaborations.

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29 countries sign agreement in Shanghai on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization

29 countries sign agreement in Shanghai on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization

Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). The WAICO will be an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, according to the agreement. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party...

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