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How shifting social norms are unlocking women's potential in Uganda's fast-growing pig sector

Nairobi, April 25 -- In some communities in Uganda, women aren't supposed to work with pigs. This stems from restrictive social and gender norms, some of which are rooted in culture and religious beli... Read More


Deadly complacency: The cost of underestimating malaria in Kenya

Nairobi, April 25 -- For many Kenyans, malaria is a familiar illness something treated at home or with a quick visit to the nearby chemist or clinic. But this familiarity has created a dangerous perce... Read More


IEBC hits 75pc of mass listing targets with 1.8m new voters

Nairobi, April 25 -- With just four days to the deadline, the electoral agency has registered 1.87 million new voters-hitting about 75 per cent of its 2.5 million target-as it steps up efforts ahead o... Read More


Passenger tells of close shave in Kisumu-bound Jambojet flight forced to return to Nairobi

Nairobi, April 25 -- Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet, on Saturday, confirmed that a Kisumu-bound aircraft was forced to return to Nairobi on Friday evening. The airline said the decision was made ... Read More


Linda Mwananchi team to field presidential candidate in 2027, Sifuna camp says

Nairobi, April 25 -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's Linda Mwananchi faction took its charm offensive to Vihiga County, where it vowed to field a presidential candidate in 2027. Siaya Go... Read More


Ruto has moles within United Opposition, Kalonzo, Gachagua camp now claim

Nairobi, April 25 -- The United Opposition leaders on Saturday alleged that President William Ruto had planted moles within their ranks, but vowed to remain united, saying such plans will not succeed ... Read More


Widow sues Nyandarua Speaker over disputed seven-acre land

Nairobi, April 25 -- Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker Steve Wachira Waiganjo is facing a legal suit filed by a Nakuru widow over the ownership of a seven-acre parcel of land in Nakuru. The widow, na... Read More


Matiang'i to Ruto, Murkomen: Stop 'goon politics' before country slips out of control

Nairobi, April 25 -- Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i has asked the government to walk the talk on political goonism by arresting the perpetrators. Dr Matiang'i stated that the reason po... Read More


WMO: Likelihood increases of El Niño

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update from WMO signals a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific: sea-surface temperatures are rising rapidly, pointing to a likely ret... Read More


Manipal Hospitals hosts orthopedic, robotic surgery awareness program in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 25 -- Indian hospital network Manipal Hospitals, in collaboration with its partner in Bangladesh, Rhythm Group, hosted a health awareness program titled "Recent Advances in Orthopedics an... Read More