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Growing a better future: UM Natural Systems Farming research is feeding the world
University of Manitoba
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August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025 — For over 30 years, Dr. Martin Entz has been at the forefront of sustainable farming research. At the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Entz leads a research team dedicated to improving the future...
Bangladesh’s banks must be tech-driven for survival
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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The banking sector of Bangladesh needs to pay its total focus on adoption of emerging technologies for survival in the context of rapidly-digitising global financial landscape, a globally renowned futurist said. "Bangladesh's banks must stop...
Science Associated Press Stone Age humans were picky about which rocks they used for making tools, study finds
Yahoo News
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Early human ancestors during the Old Stone Age were more picky about the rocks they used for making tools than previously known, according to research published Friday. Not only did these early people make tools, they had a...
Nairobi: High Court rejects bid to raise Kenya's mandatory retirement age beyond 60
TUKO
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August 14, 2025
The High Court upheld Kenya’s mandatory retirement ages of 60 for most workers and 65 for persons with disabilities, calling them lawful and reasonable Petitioner Charles Chege Gitau argued that the policy was discriminatory, encouraged age...
Kenya Unveils AI Skilling Project for 100,000 Public Servants
TechTrendsKE
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August 15, 2025
Kenya has announced the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling project board to provide 100,000 public sector workers with the capabilities to use the technology. This week, the program was inaugurated at the first project...
Ghana Urged to Double Tech Funding and Offer Tax Breaks in 2026 Budget
News Ghana
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August 15, 2025
A leading tech expert is pushing Ghana to dramatically increase its innovation spending and introduce new tax incentives in next year’s budget. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data and AI specialist, argues the country should allocate at least 1.5% of GDP...
Child sex trade report exposed why Kenya should act urgently
The Standard
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August 15, 2025
The two suspected women believed to be behind the trade and who police state they have since gone under. [BBC,X] The BBC Africa Eye “Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade” documentary is classic investigative journalism. Given the gravity of...
International scientists call for urgent global food systems reform...
Food Ingredients First
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A group of 21 scientists is calling for immediate, bold reforms of the global food system to prevent escalating land degradation. They argue that halting and reversing land degradation must become a top global priority to mitigate climate change...
Kenyan coffee prices jump over US$28.64 in latest auction as reforms boost farmer earnings
Food Business Africa Magazine
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August 15, 2025
KENYA – Kenya’s coffee prices rose sharply in the latest auction, climbing by more than Kes 3,700 (US$28.64) per 50-kilogram bag, with farmers benefiting from ongoing sector reforms. According to the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), coffee traded on...
Setback for Ruto as court temporarily stops Kenya Pipeline sale
The Standard
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The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended the sale of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) in a major blow to the government's privatisation plan. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the orders in a case filed by Consumer Federation of Kenya...
Top 5 networks in Kenya where people spend the most time on calls
Business Insider Africa
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August 15, 2025
According to the most recent sector performance report by the Communications Authority of Kenya, mobile phone subscriptions hit 74.9 million, exceeding the country's population and increasing mobile penetration to 143%. Of these, 42.3 million were...
Kenya seeks private investments for digital health growth, transformation
TUKO
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August 14, 2025
The Kenyan government is calling for urgent private sector investment to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health Mary Muthoni said the focus lies on strengthening primary care and achieving...
Michael Lotem ends 3-year tour of duty as Israel’s Ambassador in Kenya
Capital FM Kenya
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August 15, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya, Michael Lotem, has concluded his three-year tour of duty in Nairobi, expressing deep gratitude for the partnerships and friendships forged during his tenure. Lotem, who also served...
Kenyan team meets Haiti’s new leader over gang violence
Star
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A Kenyan delegation led by Joseph Boinnet, who is the deputy National Security Adviser to President William Ruto and the Kenyan Consul General to Haiti, Noor Gabow, met head of Haiti’s transitional presidential Laurent Saint-Cyr, in Port-au-Prince...
Nairobi launches plan to protect urban forests, improve air quality
Star
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Karura Forest/File A new initiative aimed at raising awareness on the importance of Nairobi’s urban forests and their role in improving air quality is set to be launched on Saturday. The event, organised by UrbanBetter Nairobi Cityzens Hub, will...
Technology backed to transform UHC and primary care in East Africa
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 15, 2025
World Health Expo in partnership with the health ministry targets to provide to provide a platform to showcase healthcare innovations, attract investment, and position Kenya as a regional medical hub. According to WHX, East Africa stands at the...
Kenya to use AI in TVETs exam setting, marking
Star
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Principal Secretary for TVET Esther Muoria/FILE The government is planning to change how examination is produced and assessed in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. In the planned overhaul, the state will use...
Inside Kenya’s Multi-Million Gold Scam: The Untouchables Finally Fall
Kenya Today
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August 15, 2025
For nearly a year, Benson Gembe Odero and Emmulate Adhiambo Othuno played a dangerous game — taunting investigators, slipping through police dragnets, and allegedly orchestrating one of the most audacious gold scams to hit Kenya’s capital in...
Many Colorado health research grants canceled by Trump have been reinstated — but impacts are still being felt
Journal Advocate - Colorado
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August 15, 2025
At least 60% of the federal health research grants terminated in Colorado earlier this year are officially back on, though some scientists say the delay has thrown off their ability to test out their ideas and train new researchers. The National...
NielsenIQ report sheds light on shifts in Kenya’s consumer landscape
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 15, 2025
The latest report by the leading consumer intelligence company, NielsenIQ, on Consumer trends across the ages from Gen Alpha to the Boomers has revealed powerful shifts in Kenya’s Consumer landscape. The report themed “One Market, Many Voices”...