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  Speculations have been rife over the health condition of ODM leader and perennial presidential contender Raila Odinga. Confirmed reports indicate that he is serious ill and hospitalized at the Kings College Hospital in the United Kingdom. Raila was scheduled to lead the ODM party in celebrating their 20th anniversary at Mombasa, but the event was postponed due to his deteriorating health status. ODM Secretariat has already issued a statement asking Kenyans to pray for their party leader. Raila Odinga's last public appearance The ODM leader was last seen with his sister Akinyi Walkowa Odinga, where he was photographed alongside his wife Ida. Akinyi was seen donned in academic regalia, after attaining a doctorate degree specializing in Public administration and Peace studies at the Durban University in South Africa. The master of opposition politics acknowledged the new doctor in their family. Raila congratulated his sister for "hardwork, resilience and commitment to excellenc...

  Ozone layer is a thin layer of gas that protects the Earth from the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet solar radiation. The ozone layer is a protective atmospheric shield that cushions people from getting to adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation that can lead to increased cases of skin cancer. How countries rushed to salvage the Ozone Layer  Vienna convention adopted in 1985 brought countries that agreed to corporate on science and policy. It set a framework of protecting the ozone layer. In 1987 the Montreal Protocol was signed and signatory nations agreed on stemming up efforts to protect the ozone shield. Kenya ratified the Kigali amendment in 2023.  In the Kigali Amendment, countries agreed to scale down the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)  powerful greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and insulation.  Protection methods that were advocated include phasing out ozone-depletin...

  Africa Smart Cities and Township Alliance (ASCA) is a global public-private partnership that aims to advance comprehensive projects across Africa cities and towns.  The alliance was proposed by the World Smart Cities Forum (WCSF). ASCA Summit is Africa’s platform for the display of transformative ideas and scalable infrastructure solutions for Africa SmartCities and towns. The ASCA Summit 2025 to be held at the Lakeside City portrays Kisumu as a hub for smart city development, where investors, policymakers and innovators converge to craft solutions that bring Africa SmartCities to life.  Africa’s urban future and innovative growth in major cities and towns will be reimagined through collaboration, technology and investment. The Grand Royal Swiss Hotel was earmarked for the event to provide space dedicated to co-creating sustainable urban futures through Africa SmartCities solutions. The ASCA Summit Kisumu bring together governments, private sector, innovators and academ...

  A conglomerate of opposition mandarins are not leaving anything to chance in their endeavors to oust president William Ruto from power through the ballot. As 2027 draws nigh, political temperatures in Kenya are on a steady rise as opposition gather momentum in their quest to clinch power. Recently, the opposition christened as the 'United Opposition' identified former Kimilili legislator Dr Mukhisa Kituyi as their sole spokesman. The opposition bringing together Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Justin Muturi, Martha Karua, Fred Matiang'i and Eugene Wamalwa are of the opinion that they should have a single opposition candidate in order to win the presidential elections that will be held on August 2027. The strategic exit of ODM leader Raila Odinga from opposition politics, when he chose to work with president Ruto, left a vaccum that had to be filled. Why 2027 General Elections in Kenya might be the most historic Should the opposition manage to stick together, president ...

  Nature should be let to take its course, devoid of human encroachment. Many parts of Kenya including major cities like Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu witness major floods during rainy seasons due to poor urban planning. Construction of buildings along waterways cause obstruction to the natural water flow. In rural areas, excessive cultivation results to blockage of waterways resulting into rampant floods.  Deluge in Kenya is a recurring phenomenon. Human activities are quite often disrupted due to raging effects of floods that raid even living premises leaving scores of people without shelter. Justice for nature is indeed justice for humanity. When nature is let to take its own way, it has care for humans because both of them have coexisted mutually for ages. Increased human population has led to scramble for both food and shelter, which are basic needs. Reduced food production has led to cultivation of places meant to be waterways and even along river banks. Competition for pl...

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