AI-Driven tool launched for farmers to choose survival crops for 2026 planting
With Kenyan food prices climbing and shortages mounting following an agricultural season marred by crop losses to weather, Farmer service…
Author: Kevin Sewe
BBN Workers Strike Over Delayed Salaries as EACOP Project Controversy Deepens
The strike began on Wednesday evening when they downed tools. Many of the workers were seen carrying banners with the inscription “We want our rights. Beware of Conmen”
Export ban sparks rush to process lithium in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s ban on raw lithium exports is forcing Chinese miners to rethink their strategy, speeding up plans to process the metal locally instead of shipping it to China’s vast rechargeable battery industry.
Gov’t Moves Ahead with Long-Term Nithi Bridge Reconstruction Plan,
Communities along the Makutano-Embu-Meru corridor are set to benefit from a major safety upgrade as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) moves ahead with plans to realign and reconstruct the Nithi Bridge.
Besigye Lawyers protest trial delay as opposition leader’s health declines
Dr. Besigye was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in November 2024 and deported to Uganda, and is now facing charges related to illegal firearm possession and alleged plans to overthrow the government.
Liberty Life Kenya and Heritage Insurance Kenya Attained AA+ Credit Ratings from Global Credit Rating
Liberty Life Kenya and Heritage Insurance Kenya, both subsidiaries of Liberty Kenya Holdings, have attained an AA+(KE) financial strength rating with a Stable Outlook by GCR, an affiliate of Moodys global rating agency.
UN condemns death of Cameroon opposition figure in custody
The United Nations said Friday it was “appalled” by the death in custody of Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane, who had been arrested in late October.
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo army drone strike
The attack happened near Rubaya, in North Kivu, at around 3 a.m. (0100 GMT), and came after several days of sustained drone attacks on the area by the Congolese army.
Two Ugandan women arrested for kissing in public
Two Ugandan women were arrested for kissing in public, a police spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday, under an anti-gay law considered among the harshest in the world.
Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has been charged with attempted murder in South Africa.
