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Angella Okutoyi, a Kenyan tennis star and reigning African champion, has launched a crowdfunding initiative to support her transition to a professional tennis career. The initiative comes as Okutoyi faces challenges securing sponsorships to cover the significant costs associated with professional play. Okutoyi’s Career Achievements Angella Okutoyi made history in 2022 by becoming the first […]
The Research-to-Commercialization (R2C) Programme in Kenya has shown that institutional reform is crucial for translating research into market solutions and fostering innovation-led growth. The initiative, running from 2022 to 2025, is a collaboration between the Kenya National Innovation Agency, Viktoria Ventures, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The R2C Programme has mobilized […]
Kid Rock headlined the TPUSA MAGA Halftime Show, presented as an alternative to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance. The TPUSA event faced immediate challenges, as it was revealed it would not be streamed live on X (formerly Twitter) due to licensing restrictions. Performance and Technical Concerns Kid Rock, accompanied by Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure state National Guard units are equipped to assist law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances and ensuring public safety. The order also proposes the creation of a “standing National Guard quick reaction force” deployable across the country. National Guard Deployment […]
The rules governing extra time in soccer have varied throughout history, with several attempts to shorten matches and guarantee a result. Among these were the “golden goal” and “silver goal” rules, which were eventually discontinued. Double Golden Goals in the 1994 Caribbean Cup During the 1994 Caribbean Cup, a unique variation of the golden goal […]
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed a petition challenging the recent increase in the road maintenance levy on fuel. The court ruled that the government followed constitutional standards for public participation when implementing the increase in July 2024. The decision upholds the Sh7 per litre increase, from Sh18 to Sh25, and rejects a move […]
President Donald Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops on June 10, 2025, to quell protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids – without a request from the state. He has also sent hundreds of U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to protect unprecedented deportation operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. If this feels exceptional, it […]
A growing movement in the UK is targeting human rights protections, specifically reproductive freedoms, abortion access, and the rights of LGBTI individuals. Analysis has revealed a network of organizations working to undermine these protections and spread what is described as shame and fear. Researchers have mapped the activities and finances of 65 anti-rights groups operating […]
Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking will host the second annual African Markets Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 22 to 24, 2026. The event aims to connect global institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and African policymakers to encourage investment in key sectors across the continent. Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of Corporate and […]
Climate change poses a significant threat to public health in Africa, potentially exacerbating the spread of malaria and leading to increased mortality. New research indicates that extreme weather events are a primary driver of this risk, disrupting healthcare services and damaging infrastructure. Study Findings and Projections Research published in Nature projects that by 2050, climate […]