Cartelism: Homa Bay MCAs want policy to protect rice farmers in Kimira-Oluch Irrigation Scheme
According to the MCA, the practice robs local millers, aggregators and other stakeholders of opportunities to benefit from the rice subsector.
Redemption songs: Day Bob Marley ‘liberated’ BBC from racial bias against Black musicians, opened up space for Black workers
The band looked around. Bob was right. White Londoners were crossing the street to avoid walking past them. Parents were pulling their children closer.
IMO sounds alarm over safety of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees
The IMO chief emphasised that ship masters and shipping companies bear ultimate responsibility for voyage planning and risk assessment under international safety and security management frameworks.
Brazil talks financial freedom as it says US criticism of Pix payment system is driven by business interests
US criticism of Brazil’s instant payment system Pix is driven by economic interests linked to major US technology companies, Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Tuesday. In an interview with news outlet UOL, Durigan said the scrutiny of Pix – a free payment system run by Brazil’s central bank...
Nigeria leads Africa countries in evacuating citizens from South Africa in wake xenophobic attacks
South Africa has recently witnessed a wave of anti-immigration demonstrations, with organisers citing high domestic unemployment, rising crime rates and pressure on public infrastructure as primary concerns.
US, Iran trade fire as Tehran warns Trump to be ready for blow-for-blow in latest wave of flare-up
The IRGC said that US forces attacked several locations in Jask, Sirik and Qeshm, damaging a telecommunications mast and destroying two water tanks in Sirik. Hours later, the command said it had completed strikes against Iran, which was confirmed by the IRIB.
‘We won’t work with Kikuyus’: Is Mbadi an outright ‘ethnic bigotry patient’ bequeathed delicate role of minding national purse?
However, to prove that he is not the quack leader I believe him to be, he must begin by setting an example that he will not work with Kikuyus.
Billed as county with most corrupt public service, Kakamega hosts EACC as it kicks off nationwide civic education crusade
Kakamega Deputy County Commissioner Titus Mulei underscored the importance of holding the campaigns against corruption, adding that everyone, including both the public and private sectors, should be accountable while serving the public and also to maintain integrity.
Out of Ivory Towers: Mt Kenya University medical students reach out to high school students with menstruation lessons
In a remarkable demonstration of community engagement and mentorship, the alumni, staff and students from Mount Kenya University’s (MKU) College of Health Sciences visited Kaharo Girls High School in Murang’a County last weekend for a career mentorship programme and the celebration of World Menstrual Health Day 2026. The team was...
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang to discuss economic ties
Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a two-day state visit to the DPRK. Xi noted that after seven years, he is very pleased to once again visit the beautiful city of Pyongyang and feels especially warm and familiar.
