Author: Sherri Christopher
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Draghi urges Biden to promote long-term peace plan for Ukraine
(Bloomberg) – Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has said allies should start working on negotiations for a lasting peace process in Ukraine, even as they continue ... -
Kenya food security alert: As an already historic four-season drought leads to widespread need, a fifth bad season is now forecast, 10 May 2022 – Kenya
Marginal pastoral and agricultural areas in eastern and northern Kenya received only minimal rainfall during the long rainy season from March to May 2022, marking the ... -
Kenya’s economy booms as Tanzania softens borders
By LUKE ANAMI Tanzania’s ‘relaxed’ borders with Kenya, the reduction of non-tariff barriers and solutions to bilateral issues have led to business growth in both countries, ... -
Nuffield Canada Opens Applications for Agricultural Scholarship Program
Applications for the Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarships 2023 are now open and the application deadline is June 30, 2022. Aimed at mid-career Canadians with a passion ... -
Kenya set to host 2025 World Championships in Athletics
NNA | Update: 08 May 2022 23:38 STI Nairobi [Kenya]May 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Kenya is set to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships after President Uhuru Kenyatta ... -
I want to settle down, but I receive men who are not ready. Please help
A young woman says she is ready to settle down but no man wants the same. [Source: Standard Digital; Facebook] Our lives and social relationships face ... -
Kenya’s Garissa County embarks on animal vaccination campaign
The Garissa County government in Kenya, in collaboration with Save The Children, has launched a joint mass vaccination campaign of animals in Balambala sub-county. The campaign ... -
Snail farming picks up speed in Kenya
Snails have long been considered a delicacy in countries like France. In Africa, giant African land snails are increasingly seen as a potential source of food ... -
African nations are planting mangroves to tackle climate issues
MOMBASA, Kenya— In a bid to protect coastal communities from climate change and encourage investment, African countries are increasingly turning to mangrove restoration projects, with Mozambique ... -
Changes in Marital Behaviors Are Killing Marriages » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – Several changes in marital behavior underlie the drop in the marriage rate. The first is that there has been an increase ... -
Here are the Top 5 most produced cash crops in Africa
Tons produced in 2019 = 192.1M Cassava is the most produced cash crop by a wide margin. With nearly 200 million tonnes produced annually, cassava production ... -
Obsessed with big cats? You can drink with them in Wisconsin
Are you obsessed with big cats but not at the level of Joe Exotic? I hope you answered “yes” without hesitation. DID YOU KNOW: Wisconsin has ... -
Aaap Webinar – Adaptation finance must go to those who need it most
the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) hosted a session titled “AAAP: Transformative Adaptation to Accelerate and Scale Up Climate Action” at the virtual Gobeshona Global Conference ... -
‘Do the right thing’ Kenyans petition Prince William over land evictions | royal | News
A group which has won UN support for its campaign against Britain’s actions under colonial rule wrote to Prince William yesterday saying they had asked him ... -
Only Kenyans can rate my performance in government » Capital News
KISII, Kenya May 4 – Vice President William Ruto says only Kenyans can assess his work. He said it was “very clear” where the country was ... -
Drought in the Horn of Africa plunges 20 million people into hunger
A girl looks on as she sits on the bank of the Shabelle River in the town of Gode, Ethiopia, on April 8, 2022. AFP PHOTO ... -
FirstFT: Refiners in China are still buying Russian oil
Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribe to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to send it straight to your inbox ... -
How a Kenya Airways Boeing 737 crashed in stormy conditions in 2007
On Saturday May 5, 2007, a Kenya Airways Boeing 737-800 registration 5Y-KYA crashed in stormy conditions after taking off from MD-Douala International Airport (DLA) in Cameroon. ... -
Joho sets the stage for Raila and Kalonzo Clash Over Sonko
Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has set the stage for a clash between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga and his Wiper counterpart Kalonzo ... -
Yellowstone Braces For Influx Of Summer Idiots
About once a week a co-worker of mine posts a video of someone doing something incredibly stupid in a national park. Often in Yellowstone and involving ... -
Investors sought for the Akiira geothermal project, Kenya
Akiira geothermal project site, Naivasha/ Kenya (source: Akiira One) Akiira Geothermal is seeking investors to provide capital for the potential 70 MW geothermal power project in ... -
Kenya raises minimum wage as inflation bites – World – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday announced a 12% rise in the minimum wage as the country faces a spike in the cost of living. Inflation ... -
Mwai Kibaki: former Kenyan president who lost his way
Mwai Kibaki, who ended decades of one-party rule when he was elected Kenya’s president in 2002, only to have his promises to end government corruption undermined ... -
Climate change storm threatens tea production in Kenya
Kenya’s tea production is likely to drop significantly over the next decade due to climate change, threatening the country’s foreign earnings from the harvest. Rhoda Ruto, ... -
The essential Kibaki – Le Standard
Mobile telephony has done wonders for the economy. [Fle, Standard] In a column last week, my friend Jaindi Kisero called Kibaki a Keynesian economist. He referred ... -
New program aims to improve access to support for children with autism in Kenya
In Kenya, there are two licensed behavioral technicians certified to support children with autism. The lack of support can be extremely difficult for children and their ... -
PELUM Uganda launches five-year strategic plan
Enable PELUM Uganda to focus on a new direction for the network, particularly in deepening interventions on agroecology by promoting sustainable management of natural resources, linking ... -
Good morning! A bear opens the door to the house in New York State [VIDEO]
It’s that time of year when bear activity increases as the area’s furry four-legged inhabitants begin their search for food. After several months of hibernation, the ... -
Lobby group pressures government over Nairobi highway deal
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has called on the government to publicize the Ksh 89 billion agreement on the Nairobi highway. COFEK, in a petition ... -
Indianapolis healthcare workers treat patients in Kenya with blood disorders – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather forecast
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is the nation’s largest treatment center and in mid-April a team of local medical professionals traveled to ... -
Kenya eyes $244m budget support from IMF
By JAMES ANYANZWA The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to release $244m to Kenya to fund its budget “in the coming weeks” after its staff expressed ... -
5 trending headlines in the world of beef
There are weather obstacles popping up across the country that directly impact cattle producers. We’ve put together 5 stories that could impact markets or the beef ... -
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) could lose Sh2B for breach of contract
KRU is among 19 impactful projects listed in a $500 million principal investment by a consortium of commercial and political banks and non-banking financial institutions in ... -
Police release name of Grand Rapids officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
Great Rapids – Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom released the name of the officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya on April 4 on Monday. ... -
Kenyan researchers win grant for climate-smart agriculture research
The European Union (EU), through the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), has awarded a team of five researchers from the Jomo Kenyatta University of ... -
The president who vowed to end corruption has become one of the richest men in the country
Kibaki considered the document his greatest achievement. But many aspects of it remained unimplemented and it did not prevent ethnic tensions from escalating into violence during ... -
Program loaded as ZITF roars to life
the herald Bulawayo OfficeTHE 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) begins tomorrow with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta unable to attend the official opening ... -
Food Insecurity in Africa – Professor of Nutrition Ruth Oniyang’o
07:42 WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Africa is already the most food insecure continent in the world. Acute food insecurity has increased by 60% in the year to ... -
UDA cancels Keter’s nomination ticket after opponent appeals » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya April 23 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party’s Election Dispute Resolution and Nominations Committee has overturned the results of Nandi Hills’ parliamentary nomination. ... -
Mwai Kibaki, Kenya’s third president, dies at 90
Placeholder while loading article actions Mwai Kibaki, who ended decades of one-party rule when he was elected Kenya’s president in 2002, only to see his promises ... -
Despite China’s Commitment to Scrapping Coal Power Plants, Indonesian Projects Are Possible — BenarNews
According to an analysis released Friday by a Finland-based energy research group, China’s promise last year to end funding for coal-fired projects abroad led to the ... -
IEBC announces 418,000 vacancies, how to apply
The Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced 418,192 temporary vacancies to be filled by August 9, 2022. The IEBC is seeking to recruit 47 ... -
Police arrest seven suspects of gang that killed JKUAT student
Joel Juma, killed student of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) [Fidelis Kabunyi, Standard] Seven people have been arrested in connection with the death ... -
Insects offer a cheaper option to expensive chicken, fish feed ingredients
By JOINT REPORT The urgency to find an alternative livestock feed ingredient for fishmeal and soybean meal has led to the recognition of the insect protein ... -
Priority to innovation and financial inclusion
Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank fund is the latest high-profile investor in bKash. Photo: Getty Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank fund is the latest high-profile investor in bKash. Photo: Getty ... -
Kenya: You are already in power, solve problems, don’t just criticize – Kenyatta to Ruto
Nairobi – President Uhuru Kenyatta has hit back at leaders who quickly identify the country’s problems without providing substantive solutions. In an apparent reference to his ... -
Pennsylvania Senate candidate McCormick has earned $22 million as hedge fund CEO | app
Dave McCormick earned more than $22 million last year as CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund, a post he left to run for the U.S. ... -
Fiji, France, Wales and Kenya for Toulouse – FBC News
Fiji Airways’ Fiji Sevens team will face France, Wales and Kenya in the Toulouse Sevens group stages next month. Fiji are in Pool B after finishing ... -
These 10 National Parks in Kenya will make you book a flight
With over 40 national parks and reserves, as well as private reserves, choosing which safari destination to explore in Kenya can be difficult. With over 40 ... -
1.4 trillion shillings disbursed in phantom electricity
Over the past 16 years, Uganda has paid at least 1.4 trillion shillings to 13 private power companies for electricity that was never consumed.Although it was ... -
Kenya cuts fisheries funding in new fiscal year
Kenya has cut the budget for its fisheries projects by 27% for the next fiscal year, even as the government seeks to complete key projects it ... -
Traders from Kenya and Uganda sign agreement to end barriers
By ANTHONY KITIMO Kenyan and Ugandan traders have signed a memorandum of understanding to help end ongoing disputes over non-tariff regulations. In a joint statement, the ... -
East and Horn of Africa brace for worst drought in decades
MOMBASA, Kenya— Farm workers in the East and Horn of Africa brace for their worst drought in 40 years as authorities warn weather agencies recorded higher ... -
East and Horn of Africa expect worst drought in decades
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) – Farmers in the East and Horn of Africa are bracing for the most severe drought in 40 years as authorities warn weather ... -
Prince William explains to Cate Blanchett why climate change is overwhelming for so many people
William, the second in line to the throne, and his father Charles told world leaders at the Glasgow climate conference in November that they must make ... -
Amazon to Launch AWS Local Zone Cloud Infrastructure in Kenya
Amazon Web Services and Amazon.com have announced plans to launch an AWS Local Zone in Kenya. The new zone will join 16 existing local zones across ... -
Daniel Magondu from Kenya – a strong advocate for farmers’ interests
If I hadn’t been a seasoned long-distance driver from a country with more potholes than roads, I wouldn’t have reached the Bt cotton farmers in Kenya ... -
Yabx Leverages Mobile Money Data to Assess Credit Risk in Africa
Financial institutions in Africa have historically relied on credit bureau scores, or customer financial footprints, to make lending decisions. In the absence of these, social demographics ... -
Horsetooth Half Marathon winner Dominic Korir of Kenya sets record
Two of the fastest runners to complete the Horsetooth Half Marathon pushed themselves to go even faster on Sunday, leading to a new record on the ... -
Top contenders in the race for Nakuru senator
Here are the aspirants who want to rise to the post of County Senator. Koigi wa Wamwere Wamwere is a former deputy for Subukia and a ... -
Biotechnology and biodiversity in Africa
Although biotechnology is most often seen as a tool to meet Africa’s food needs, it could also play a role in protecting the continent’s unique biodiversity. ... -
Lending to Saudi MSME sector expected to grow in 2022
RIYADH: The CEO of NMC Healthcare, Michael Davis, deals with patients’ pain all the time. And now he feels the pain himself in many ways. The ... -
Exhibition Opening Saturday Features Artist from Kenya | Entertainment News
COOPERSTOWN — A reception will mark the opening of “Communities across Continents: Adam Masava/Kenya + Upstate Artists,” from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the ... -
Recycling plastics into fence posts, furniture – Kenya News Agency
In order to reduce the pressure on cutting down trees for various purposes, a group of young people from the Ruthigiti area of Kiambu County have ... -
Liberia: How leveraging technology can help African farmers cope with climate change
Case studies across Africa demonstrate the positive impact that access to even the most basic mobile technology can offer smallholder farmers. This highlights the importance of ... -
Zambian president goes eight months without pay
ZAMBIA woke up to a social media frenzy on Monday to learn that its president had gone the entire eight months since his election without a ... -
Tekedia Capital’s Portfolio Startup TradeGrid Grows 263% MoM in Q1 2022
Going through many quarterly reports this week. Allow me to congratulate our TradeGrid team for the last quarter; Outstanding Operational Execution in the Nigerian Oil and ... -
Laikipia implements 1.16 billion shillings infrastructure bond projects – Kenya News Agency
Laikipia County has started using a 1.16 billion shillings infrastructure bond after the long-awaited approval from the national cabinet, said Boni Murungi, County Executive Committee Member ... -
How leveraging technology can help African farmers cope with climate change
Case studies across Africa demonstrate the positive impact that access to even the most basic mobile technology can offer smallholder farmers. This highlights the importance of ... -
Jurassic Quest heads to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, PA
I have exciting news for you. The hugely popular traveling dinosaur exhibit, Jurassic Quest, will soon be in our area, according to the Bucks County Courier ... -
Raising the bar for the economic agenda ahead of the 2022 election
Data center Raising the bar for the economic agenda ahead of the 2022 election Tuesday 05 April 2022 Economic growth concept. PICTURES | SHUTTER By MBUI ... -
Fitch revises Kenya outlook to negative on general election hiccups
Market News Fitch revises Kenya outlook to negative on general election hiccups Monday 04 April 2022 Vice President William Ruto addressing residents of Chavakali in Vihiga ... -
From being a property to owning one: a Maasai woman’s struggle for land
In Maasai custom, daughters are largely considered the property of their father – until they become the property of their husband. Ipato “Peris” Kateki knows only ... -
World Bank to finance smallholder farmers in Kenya
world Bank is intended to finance smallholder farmers in Kiambu County in Kenya. The credit funds are expected to finance smallholder farmers across nine value chains ... -
Kenya Pipeline issues statement on severe fuel shortage
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has released a statement on the current severe fuel shortage in most parts of the country. In the statement dated Saturday, ... -
New rice varieties to boost yields as part of collapsed program stimulus package
The Kisumu County government has pumped out 300 million shillings to rehabilitate collapsed rice irrigation systems. [Kepher Otieno, Standard] The Ministry of Agriculture and the National ... -
Revealed: Mzee Jackson Kibor’s favorite Bible verse and why he wasn’t baptized early
Jackson Kibor in his youth. [Courtesy of Jackson Kibor’s family] Mzee Jackson Kibor would have been baptized sooner, but his “busy” schedule could not allow it. ... -
Nokia G21 now available for purchase in Kenya for Kes 19,999
HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones, has announced that the Nokia G21 is now available for purchase in Kenya. The Nokia G21 succeeds the Nokia ... -
5 Most Useful Farming Apps in Kenya
The World Bank says that to meet Kenya’s growing food demand and to reduce poverty in agricultural areas, technology must be at the forefront of all ... -
Vilsack makes 3 USDA announcements at 2022 Commodity Classic
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made three announcements during the 2022 Commodity Classic held in New Orleans, Louisiana earlier this month. The event was his second major ... -
Uganda says army kills 309 in security campaign in mineral-rich region
Women carry their belongings outside Kaabong town in Karamoja region, Uganda February 17, 2016. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ... -
Port of Lamu in Kenya to cut shipping costs to East Africa
The Chinese-built Lamu Port on the Kenyan coast is expected to cut shipping costs to Ethiopia and South Sudan, the industry said on Monday. ... -
Kenyans urged to prepare for severe food shortage
NYERI, Kenya March 28 – Kenyans are set to brace for a severe food shortage following an admission by the Ministry of Agriculture that it cannot ... -
Japan pledges to strengthen post-COVID development cooperation with Africa
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Sunday he is committed to strengthening post-COVID-era development cooperation with countries in Africa, where the influence ... -
Belgian billionaire who offered college girlfriend Ksh102M sneaks out of Kenya
The Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) now claims that Belgian billionaire, Marc De Mesel, who is wanted for his involvement in money laundering allegations, has snuck out ... -
Climate change plans ‘fail to tackle invasive species’
[NAIROBI] Countries are making little effort to link climate change adaptation plans to invasive species management, a study finds, despite the potential financial benefits of doing ... -
From Being Property to Owning One: A Maasai Woman’s Struggle for Land | Characteristics
Kona Baridi, Kenya – Ipato “Peris” Kateki knows only one female Maasai landowner – herself. And the 57-year-old, with her small plot in Kajiado County, southern ... -
12 takeaways from agtech from 12 conversations with global agriculture experts
Rhishi Pethe is the creator of “Software is Feeding the World”, a free weekly newsletter on technology trends in food and agriculture, and responsible for product ... -
Sh157m Njoro Level 4 Hospital commissioned in Nakuru – Kenya News Agency
The Nakuru County Government has commissioned the Sh157 Million Njoro Tier 4 Sub-County Hospital giving a major boost to the provision of healthcare services in the ... -
Kenyan Kwanza leaders push for lower fuel prices and pro-poor policies
Athi River – Leaders allied with Kenya Kwanza Alliance have urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to avoid succession politics and focus on fixing the economy. Leaders have ... -
PharmAccess Group Launches Medical Credit Fund II to Support Healthcare Financing in Ghana
As part of efforts to make healthcare delivery more sustainable and efficient in Ghana, PharmAccess Group has launched the second phase of the Medical Credit Fund ... -
Good Kid Aaliyah brings help from Kansas to Kenya
TOPEKA (WIBW) — Aaliyah Smith is a 16-year-old junior at Topeka West High School, she is an honors student and taking concurrent credit courses at Washburn ... -
Rice production in Kenya to increase by 12% in 2022-23
By George Mwangi Special for Dow Jones Newswires NAIROBI – Kenya’s rice production is expected to increase by 12% to 90,000 metric tons in the next ... -
Phase II drought mitigation program scheduled for next week – Kenya News Agency
The government has earmarked a total of 450 million shillings for the second phase program to alleviate drought in the 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) ... -
Today in FinTech: Euroclear supports Fnality
In today’s FinTech news, Euroclear has invested in blockchain payments consortium Fnality, while Recharge.com is expanding its gift card offerings to the country Down Under. In ... -
DVIDS – News – More than 20 soldiers complete Justified Accord exercise in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 20 nations from around the world gathered in Kenya to exchange information and focus on peacekeeping operations during Exercise Justified Accord ... -
Kenya: Farmers embrace homemade food as commercial food prices rise
Eldoret – With commodity prices soaring from fuel to food and other essentials in the country, the dairy and poultry sector has not been spared with ... -
Volatile Kerio Valley calls for calm and honest rulers
Mogil secondary school bus which was attacked by unknown assailants while students were returning from a trip to Lake Baringo. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] The lack of ... -
SM Tharman appointed to new UN advisory board on multilateralism
SINGAPORE – Chief Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been appointed to a new high-level United Nations advisory board on effective multilateralism. The 12-member council – made up ... -
Wajackoyah says Canada is ready to buy marijuana from Kenya » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 18 – Presidential aspirant George Wajackoyah says Canada has assured him of a ready market for marijuana. Speaking at his official campaign launch ...
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