Letter from Middle East: You’ll never realise the risks you are always exposed to until war comes to your doorstep
As the day went on, the sounds of interceptions rang out sporadically. News reports said fragments from intercepted missiles and drones had landed near the Palm Jumeirah, causing fires close to well-known landmarks.
University of New South Wales study in Australia finds e-cigarettes are likely to cause cancers
The team identified numerous carcinogenic compounds in e-cigarette aerosols, including volatile organic chemicals and metals released from heating coils, according to the study published in Carcinogenesis.
TelPosta Pension Scheme expects to net $ 84.62 million from planned sale of its iconic 29-storey property at GPO in Nairobi to government
As of June 2025, about 83 per cent of the scheme’s Ksh14.76 billion portfolio was in land and real estate, violating the regulatory cap of 30 per cent.
Circular economy: Kenya says it is targeting over $700 million in waste sector investment
Notably, Kenya generates approximately 22,000 tonnes of waste every day, yet only around 4 per cent of waste is currently recycled. Translating this waste into value across five sectors could unlock over $700 million in economic value and contribute approximately 0.5 per cent to Kenya’s GDP by 2030 while supporting job creation and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Pearl millet is quietly beginning to co-exist with pastoralism in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands economies
At Kiboko, researchers are introducing hybrid varieties sourced from global partners in India, Brazil, and Europe. These are being tested under Kenyan conditions to evaluate yield, adaptability and market potential.
Egerton University’s Kilimo Trust in Nakuru launches Regional Agricultural Centre of Excellence in Eastern Africa
Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock in National Assembly John Kanyuithia Mutunga hailed the unveiling of the facility stating that it will scale up agricultural technologies and innovations developed at the university for market readiness.
Report: Fragile media ecosystems undermine already stretched health systems across Africa
The report concludes with a call to action by governments, donors, media organisations and the private sector: invest in health journalism or risk weakening public health outcomes. Recommendations include funding newsroom capacity, improving access to reliable data, supporting specialised training and fostering stronger partnerships between journalists and health experts. For Mbori, collaboration is key.
Scars of slavery-2: Why Slave Master began to drink heavily, haunted by memory of the crippled daughter he had rejected and lost
We buried Violeta on a small hill overlooking the valley where we had been happy. There was no priest, no elaborate ceremony, just me, my new-born son, and the promise that her memory would be honoured. When we arrived at the farm the next day, Colonel Ferreira was waiting for us at the gate. His face showed a mixture of relief and fury.
Avocado farmers in Kenya relieved after quality agency permits harvesting of new crop for export
In a public notice issued by AFA Director General Calistus Kundu, exporters have been instructed to adhere to new guidelines aimed at safeguarding quality and maintaining Kenya’s reputation in international markets.
US-Israeli war with Iran spells havoc with no end in sight, could suck in Arab-cum-Muslim world
The conflict has resulted in heavy casualties, with Iranian deaths estimated at over 1,900 and more than 24,800 injured, including the confirmed deaths of then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, top security official Ali Larijani, and Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib.
