Beyond the disciplinarity: Modern university detests teamwork, glorifies ‘professor’ as the epitome of knowledge and a living silo
Philosophy was not a department but the very architecture of thinking. Its recent closure at Makerere University (reportedly for political reasons) is not merely an administrative cut; it is a symbolic amputation of the faculty that once integrated all knowing.
Proselytising: Pope Leo’s visit to Algeria turn focus on often testy coexistence between Muslim and Christians
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will greet Leo upon his arrival at Algiers’ international airport before they meet formally at the El Mouradia presidential palace.
Iran: Talks with US were conducted in an atmosphere of mistrust and agreement shouldn’t have been expected
However, the talks failed to produce any breakthrough. Confirming his constant communication with US President Donald Trump and others in the administration, Vance said the US side had presented its “final and best offer” after continuous communication, adding that a number of substantive discussions were conducted in “good faith,” but the proposal had yet to secure any endorsement.
US-Iran end Islamabad talks without agreement on ‘Tehran not to develop nuclear weapons’
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency also reported on Sunday that negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad concluded without an outcome, as the US “excessive demands” hindered a common framework and agreement.
Tuju blasts Shanta Gold for secretly coveting Siaya minerals as Kakamega governor is branded President Ruto ‘stooge’ in Bushiangala gold rift
Tuju’s allegations add to suspicions in Kakamega in that senior national government officials, including President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretary for Mining Hassan Joho, and Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai are scheming to oust locals from the Ksh683.04 billion ($5.28 billion) gold discovered in Ikolomani by Shanta Gold Mining, a company that claims British background.
Analyst: No rebound in Hormuz traffic after ceasefire, transit rules to be key focus of US-Iran talks
While US President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States does not rely heavily on the strait for oil, Meade pointed out that the impact goes far beyond energy, as large volumes of global commodities transit the route, influencing everything from geopolitics to food prices.
Parliamentary committee alleges Crossley Holdings acquired Miwani Sugar Factory land fraudulently
Omondi added that investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had previously pointed to fraud in the attempted acquisition, reinforcing court findings that the land remains public.
Ugandan court jails former minister Agnes Nandutu for theft of iron-sheets for the poor
Nandutu was convicted for her role in the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in the semi-arid north-eastern region of Karamoja.
Mission possible: Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around Moon ends with dramatic splashdown
The triumphant moon-farers – Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen – emerged from their bobbing capsule into the sunlight off the coast of San Diego.
Agriculture and Food Authority macadamia crackdown targets smugglers to shield farmers from losses
Speaking to journalists after an operation that nabbed an unlicensed dealer at Kiganjo in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, AFA Deputy Head of Directorate of Nuts and Oil Crops Patrick Kirimi said the offenders will face charges of smuggling.
