Starlets intensify training in Kenya ahead of clash with Tanzania on Saturday

Mechanising Africa's farms won't work unless we do it differently

Traditional approaches to agricultural mechanization in Africa have largely failed due to the introduction of oversized, expensive machinery ill-suited for local conditions, leading to idle equipment and unsustainable costs. A new strategy is advocating for localized, inclusive mechanization to transform farming and combat productivity issues and rural exodus.

‘Forced ingestion of chillies’: Postmortems reveal torture in Kenyatta Market deaths blamed on police

Postmortem examinations have revealed that Daniel Nuthu, 45, and James Nzau, 29, died from severe blunt force trauma and torture after an alleged assault at Kenyatta Market. The findings include evidence that red pepper and maize were forced down their throats, intensifying allegations of police involvement.

Ministry Circular Sparks Fresh Concerns for Education Sector

The Kenyan Senate is moving to block a proposed merger of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teacher training with primary teacher education, citing constitutional concerns over devolution. Senators warn that the Ministry of Education's directive infringes on functions constitutionally assigned to county governments and could destabilize early learning.