Sugar boss: Kenya ready to drive Africa’s transition in sugar sector to power bioeconomy
Jude Chesire disclosed that Kenya’s sugar reforms strategy centres on scaling up ethanol production from molasses, expanding green energy generation using bagasse for co-generation and maximising industrial use of molasses to ensure zero waste across the value chain.
US deploys more than 10 warships and dozens of aircraft to enforce ‘blockade’ Strait of Hormuz?
As a major international energy transport corridor, the Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. Twenty-five per cent of global seaborne oil trade passed through the strait in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency.
Cameroon to have vice president in 40 years since the position was abolished in 1984
According to the new law, the vice president will be appointed by the president and will take over as head of state in the event of a presidential vacancy.
Licensed to kill: Fresh concerns raised as trigger-happy police shoot dead protesters in filthy Embu hospital demos
Two protesters were shot dead in Ishiara Market in Mbeere North Constituency in Embu County following demonstrations by local people over the poor state of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital. The killings add to scores killings by trigger-happy police as concerns rise about crowd management by security forces. Use of live...
New study links GMO foods to increased risk of health problems in children
Glyphosate, as a herbicide widely used with these crops, has measurable quantities detected in food products and is listed as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency on Research for Cancer (IARC).
Trump likens himself to Jesus Christ, a ‘doctor who makes people better’ before says he won’t apologise to Pope Leo
US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back on Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the US-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.
English-speaking separatists pause fighting in honour of Pope Leo’s visit to Cameroon
Cameroon’s western regions have been plagued by fighting since English-speaking separatists launched a rebellion in 2017 with the stated goal of breaking away from the French-speaking majority and establishing an independent state.
Investment in Lake Victoria Basin at risk as Kisumu becomes explosion point of hooliganism
Kisumu, positioned as a gateway to the Lake Region Economic Bloc and an emerging destination for regional and international conferences, they said, risks losing investor confidence if the situation is not urgently addressed.
World’s oldest gorilla, Faou, in supreme health as it celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin Zoo
To mark the occasion, the female gorilla was given lettuce, tomatoes, beetroot and broccoli. Fruit is no longer part of her diet because of its high sugar content and the risk of obesity and metabolic disorders, the press release said.
Chinese President Jinping joins push for Middle East peace and stability with four-point proposal
It is imperative to promote the building of a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region, he noted.
