Tag #Kenya

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Invasive Mesquite Shrub Devastates Kenyan Rangelands

In Kenya's Samburu County, the invasive mesquite shrub, mathenge, has destroyed rangelands, causing pastoralist John Lmakato to lose 193 cattle; this plant, introduced to combat desertification, now threatens nearly three-quarters of the country, impacting water resources, biodiversity, and human he...

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Zero Hunger
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Kenya to Integrate Mandarin into National Curriculum

Kenya is integrating Mandarin into its national curriculum, from primary to tertiary levels, to enhance global competitiveness and bilateral ties with China, starting with a pilot program and teacher training initiatives.

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Quality Education
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Kenya Integrates Mandarin into National Curriculum

Kenya is integrating Mandarin into its national curriculum, from primary to tertiary levels, to boost graduates' global opportunities and strengthen ties with China, starting with a pilot program and teacher training initiatives.

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Tanzania Blocks X After Police Account Hack, Amid Activist Deportations

Tanzania restricted access to X after hackers compromised the official police account, posting false information and explicit content; the government hasn't commented on the block, but the timing coincides with the deportation of Kenyan activists attending the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Tanzania Deports Activists Observing Lissu Trial

Tanzanian authorities arrested and deported Kenyan and Ugandan activists who traveled to Dar es Salaam to observe the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, citing a lack of legal representation licenses and alleging violation of national laws, sparking regional debate on human rights and judicial ...

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Kenya Battles Deadly Kala Azar Outbreak

A Kala azar outbreak in Kenya has claimed 33 lives and infected over 1,000 in four months, highlighting the challenge of neglected tropical diseases in regions with limited healthcare; the majority of cases are in northeastern Kenya, with the Ministry of Health deploying mobile labs and collaboratin...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Kenyan Activist Released from Tanzanian Custody

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, detained in Tanzania for several days, was released Thursday morning following Kenyan government intervention; however, his health status and the whereabouts of fellow activist Agatha Atuhaire remain unknown, prompting concerns about cross-border activism.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Kenya Confirms Role in Ugandan Opposition Leader's Abduction and Treason Charges

Kizza Besigye, a 68-year-old Ugandan opposition leader, was abducted in Kenya in November 2023, transferred to Uganda, and charged with treason, facing a potential death sentence; Kenyan officials confirmed cooperation with Ugandan authorities, sparking human rights concerns.

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Kenyan Activists Missing After Detention in Tanzania

Kenyan human rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agatha Atuhaire were detained in Tanzania on May 19th, 2024, while observing the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu; despite their release, their whereabouts remain unknown, causing concern and prompting investigations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Kenya Integrates Mandarin into National Curriculum

Kenya is integrating Mandarin into its national curriculum, from primary to tertiary levels, to boost global opportunities and strengthen ties with China, starting with a pilot program and addressing teacher shortages through training programs like the 2+2 program with Tianjin Normal University.

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Quality Education
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Ant Smuggling Case Highlights Shift in Illegal Wildlife Trade

Four men—two Belgians, a Vietnamese, and a Kenyan—were fined €6,150 in Kenya for smuggling over 5,000 ants, including the rare Messor cephalotes, highlighting the shift in illegal wildlife trade toward smaller species and the growing problem of biopiracy.

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Life on Land
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Widespread Abuse of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia Revealed

Amnesty International's report details widespread abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, including physical, sexual, and verbal assault, highlighting the exploitative "kafala" system and urging both Kenyan and Saudi Arabian governments to take immediate action.

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No Poverty

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