Isiolo County, Kenya| A passionate plea made by Isiolo County Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya to President William Samoei Ruto has borne fruit, culminating in the launch of a livestock restocking initiative aimed at reviving livelihoods shattered by prolonged drought. The appeal, delivered on February 7 during the President’s visit to Garbatulla town, highlighted the dire […]
•GSMA Report Highlights Sector’s 8% GDP Contribution Addis Ababa| Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and digital transformation, contributing a notable 8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This is according to a new report by the Global System for Mobile Communications […]
Wajir, Kenya| In a decisive and symbolic gesture to confront the escalating blood shortage crisis in Wajir County, First Lady Rukia Abdinassir led by example on Thursday by donating blood at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre. Her act of solidarity with the county’s vulnerable patients aims to galvanize the public into action during a […]
•This Comes Following Uproar Over the Bill Which Stakeholders Have Termed ‘Deeply Flawed’ In a major policy shift driven by intense pressure from key players in Kenya’s blue economy, the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has agreed with the Council of Governors (CoG) to jointly petition Parliament for the immediate withdrawal of […]
•First Lady Alamitu Guyo Champions Girls’ Empowerment in Sololo as 130 Trained on Dangers of FGM and Early Marriage More than 130 girls aged between 11 and 16 years gathered at Dr. Guracha Memorial Girls School in Sololo for an intensive week-long empowerment camp aimed at tackling the deeply rooted challenges of female genital mutilation […]
Mediheal Group of Hospitals, headquartered in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has strongly refuted allegations linking it to illegal organ trafficking, particularly concerning kidney transplant procedures. Speaking through its legal team, the hospital maintained its innocence, emphasizing its commitment to ethical and professional standards in medical care. Hospital’s Defense Against Allegations Addressing the media, Senior Counsel […]
In a significant stride toward strengthening public health logistics, Kenya has formally entered into a strategic partnership with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) through the signing of a joint declaration on the Post4Health project. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the country’s postal services, as it integrates health service delivery into […]
•As Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Trade Alliances, EC President Touts Europe’s Reliability In a striking declaration of European resilience, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has positioned the EU as the world’s preferred partner in an era of geopolitical upheaval and economic uncertainty. Speaking against the backdrop of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff […]
As the conflict in Gaza continues, Microsoft’s multifaceted technological support for Israel has come under increasing scrutiny from activists, employees, and human rights advocates. The tech giant’s involvement spans artificial intelligence, military hardware, surveillance systems, and government infrastructure—raising ethical concerns about corporate complicity in warfare and occupation. AI, Surveillance, and Military-Linked Investments Microsoft’s engagement with […]
Baisaran, Pahalgam | In what has been described as the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, 26 people—mostly tourists—were gunned down in cold blood by suspected militants in the picturesque meadows of Baisaran, near the tourist hub of Pahalgam, on Tuesday afternoon. The horrifying assault, which also left over 20 injured, […]
